Vortex Summit Carbon II Tripod KitThe Vortex Summit Carbon II Tripod Kit is your best Vortex choice for birding or other nature observations. It has 4 section rubber tipped legs with twist collar leg locks that only take 1 4 of a turn to lock or unlock. The included pan head uses single handle control for pitch and pan movements and has an Arca Swiss mount socket and plate. At 2. 5 pounds and a folded length of 18. 1 inches, it is designed for back country use. Minimum height is 6. 3"