NEW from Vortex comes the Switchback Carbon Tripod

NEW from Vortex comes the Switchback Carbon Tripod! Designed for hunters and long range shooters, this is Vortex’s newest tripod. Compact, strong, and a great middle-ground of size and weight.

Vortex has been in the tripod game for a while now, and their other offerings are high-quality and well-made. This new version of their design offers a compromise between size and weight that falls inline with what many hunters and competition shooters are looking for.

Hunters, NRL: Hunter shooters, and even PRS shooters should take note of this tripod.

Weighs just 4.6 lbs. Folded length just 29”. Designed with no center column for more adjustability, it goes from a minimum height of 5.8” and a max height of 65”. 

The counterweight hook lets you hang extra weight to deaden vibration and help fight the wind. Comes with detachable rubber and spiked feet for gripping any type of environment. Carbon fiber legs, lockable ball head, and Arca-Swiss standard quick-release mount.

Features:

·CARBON FIBER CONSTRUCTION for rugged strength without the weight

·44 LBS. MAX LOAD to stand solid under precision rifles and heavy optics

·3 TWIST-LOCK LEG SECTIONS for quick adjustment

·3-ANGLE LEG PIVOT LOCKS for multiple heights and secure set up

·LOCKABLE BALL HEAD eliminates point-of-aim shift when tightened

INCLUDED IN THE BOX

• Quick-Release Plate with 1/4″-20 Thread
• Detachable Counterweight Hook
• Carry Case
• Multi Tool
• (2) 4mm Hex Wrenches
• 2.5mm Hex Wrench
• Spike Feet

The new Switchback comes with a carrying case, ARCA rail, optional ball head, and two sets of feet.

MSRP for just the tripod is $600. MSRP with ball head is $800

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