3 Legged Thing BUCKY Tripod – Grey

OVERVIEW
Bucky is a premium travel tripod which is both incredibly portable, yet offers a hugely impressive working height range from ground level up to almost 2 metres tall. Part of 3 Legged Thing’s Legends range, Bucky features not one but three detachable legs which can be used as monopods or boom arms. With the legs removed, Bucky can be used as a table-top tripod by adding a set of 3LT’s tripod footwear.
Bucky is constructed from 8 layers of 100% pure carbon fibre and aerospace-grade magnesium alloy, and has a new design of leg and column locks. Externally new O-Pads give users improved grip, leverage, and water displacement. Internally the locks have been engineered with a new design of Chicken Lips (shims) which give the locks greater strength and grip.
3LT’s Rapid Latch, an anodised metal leg latch with auto-engage lock, is used to open and position Bucky’s legs, and to release them for…
SUMMARY
Max Payload: 30kg
Max Height Group: 70+inch
Min Height Group: 0-10 inch
Leg Section: 5 Section
Leg Lock Type: Twist Lock
Material: Carbon Fibre
INCLUDED IN BOX
1x Legends Bucky carbon fibre, professional travel tripod
1x Set of Toolz – Multi Tool, hex key, coin key, key ring, carabiner and bottle opener
1x Anodised magnesium alloy D-Ring
1x Premium, clamshell-opening, nylon carry bag with cushioned interior

About The 3 Legged Thing BUCKY Tripod – Grey
Bucky is a premium travel tripod which is both incredibly portable, yet offers a hugely impressive working height range from ground level up to almost 2 metres tall. Part of 3 Legged Thing’s Legends range, Bucky features not one but three detachable legs which can be used as monopods or boom arms. With the legs removed, Bucky can be used as a table-top tripod by adding a set of 3LT’s tripod footwear.

Bucky is constructed from 8 layers of 100% pure carbon fibre and aerospace-grade magnesium alloy, and has a new design of leg and column locks. Externally new O-Pads give users improved grip, leverage, and water displacement. Internally the locks have been engineered with a new design of Chicken Lips (shims) which give the locks greater strength and grip.

3LT’s Rapid Latch, an anodised metal leg latch with auto-engage lock, is used to open and position Bucky’s legs, and to release them for counter-folding.

Weight 1.52kg
Min Height 4.33″
Max Height 70.55″
Folded Length 41cm
Load Capacity 30kg
Leg Tubing Diameter 26mm
Leg Sections 5 (26, 23, 20, 17, 14mm)
Leg Angles 23, 55, 80 degrees
Column Sections 3 (26, 23, 20mm)
Leg Locking System Twist Friction Locks

Impressive load to weight ratio of 20:1
Compact size when folded – ideal for travel with no compromise on height
Three removable tripod legs – can be used as monopods or boom arms
Rapid Latch hardwearing, anodised metal, easy-use leg latch with auto-engage lock
Elegantly contoured patented Tri-Mount plate for easier use, with hollowed spurs for clip on devices
Usable as a table-top tripod with the addition of 3LT tripod footwear (sold separately)
Removable / reversible centre column
Three optimal leg angles to create different shooting heights and perspectives, with legs that can be adjusted independently for use on uneven terrain
Raised O-Pads on leg and column locks for improved grip, leverage, and water displacement
Leg locks include a new design of Chicken Lips (shims) which give them greater strength and grip
Interchangable footwear with 1/4”-20 or 3/8”-16 thread (3LT Vanz, Heelz, Stilettoz, and Clawz sold separately)