With 4 sections and Series 2 LONG legs the Gitzo GT2543L Mountaineer Series Carbon Fibre Tripod extends to 179cm and as low as 16cm with a reversible centre column, ideal for numerous photography styles. This is a long 4-section, Series 2 tripod designed to reach eye-level when fully extended. It offers eye level height, 4-section Carbon eXact fiber tripod, angle selector and G-lock ultra for quick, ergonomic operation. You can quickly remove or reverse the column for ground level shooting. It is tall, rigid, but lightweight, with a maximum height of 179 cm, safety payload of 22kg and weighs 1.740 kg.