Vortex Optics just announced their new line of tripods for shooting, spotting, bird watching or scouting for game. The new line of tripods has several different price points to meet varied budgets and purposes. There are five tripods for the new line, of which the three lower cost options all share the same maximum load weight of 22 pounds, but vary in their own weights from 2.5 to 4 pounds. The two higher cost tripods weigh slightly more but allow for a 44 and 55 pound maximum load respectively. The specs and descriptions for each new offering can be seen below.
VORTEX RADIAN CARBON FIBER TRIPOD + BALL HEAD
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The Radian™ Carbon Ball Head gets the most out of your Radian™ Carbon Tripod with independent pan and tension control, and a robust ball head to support heavy optics and rifles.
- Head Style Ball
- Weight 7.3 pounds
- Max Load 55 pounds
- Min Height 8.3 inches
- Max Height 67.3 inches
- Folded Dimensions 28.0 x 6.0
- Leg Material Carbon Fiber
- Leg Sections 4
- Leg Angles 3 (85, 55, or 25 degrees)
- Leg Locks Twist
- Head Mount Arca-Swiss
- MSRP $1,199.99
VORTEX RADIAN CARBON TRIPOD + LEVELING HEAD
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Build on a solid foundation with +/- 15 degrees of leveling capability and the tools to quickly and accurately find and hold your angle with total confidence.
- Head Style Leveling
- Weight 6.1 pounds
- Max Load 44 pounds
- Min Height 7.8 inches
- Max Height 64.3 inches
- Folded Dimensions 25.5 x 6.0 inches
- Leg Material Carbon Fiber
- Leg Sections 4
- Leg Angles 3
- Leg Locks Twist
- Head Mount Arca-Swiss
- MSRP $1,099.99
VORTEX RIDGELINE CARBON, CARBON FIBER TRIPOD + PAN HEAD
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For higher performance at higher heights, and features to get low when you need it, Ridgeview™ Carbon is designed to set a new standard in stability.
- Head Style 2-Way Pan
- Weight 3.0 pounds
- Height 8.3-73.8 inches
- Max Load 22 pounds
- Min Height 8.3 inches
- Max Height 73.8 inches
- Folded Dimensions 29.0 x 3.2 inches
- Leg Material Carbon Fiber
- Leg Sections 3
- Leg Angles 3 (80, 52, or 24 degrees)
- Leg Locks 1/4 Turn
- Head Mount Arca-Swiss
- MSRP $649.99
VORTEX SUMMIT CARBON II CARBON FIBER TRIPOD + PAN HEAD
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When every ounce in your pack out counts, count on Summit™ Carbon II to keep you moving without sacrificing stability.
- Head Style 2-Way Pan
- Weight 2.5 pounds
- Max Load 22 pounds
- Min Height 6.3 inches
- Max Height 53.3 inches
- Folded Dimensions 18.1 x 3.0 inches
- Leg Material Carbon Fiber
- Leg Sections 4
- Leg Angles 3 (80, 52, or 24 degrees)
- Leg Locks 1/4 Turn
- Head Mount Arca-Swiss
- MSRP $549.99
VORTEX HIGH COUNTRY II ALUMINUM TRIPOD + PAN HEAD
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The High Country™ II lets you take the high ground with you, offering the ideal combination of stability and packability.
- Head Style 2-Way Pan
- Weight 4.0 pounds
- Max Load 22 pounds
- Min Height 11.3 inches
- Max Height 62.5 inches
- Folded Dimensions 24.3 x 4.0 inches
- Leg Material Aluminum
- Leg Sections 3
- Leg Angles 3 (70, 49, or 25 degrees)
- Leg Locks Flip Lever
- Head Mount Arca-Swiss
- MSRP $299.99
The video below is from Vortex’s YouTube channel, in which they take an overview look at the new tripod line up.
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Doug E
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