The 3-section support has 10x carbon fiber tubes that make the tripod a 4.1 lb lightweight support, with a strong load capacity of 77.2 lb. The 6061 aluminum parts are CNC machined and hard anodized, making the surface tough against scratching or scuffing. The twist leg lock system is easily opened with a simple quarter turn, which enables you to extend all the leg sections to a maximum height of 53.2″.