{"id":1591,"date":"2026-05-22T14:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vortexoptics.it.com\/index.php\/product\/vortex-switchback-carbon-tripod-kit\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:56:13","slug":"vortex-switchback-carbon-tripod-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vortexoptics.it.com\/index.php\/product\/vortex-switchback-carbon-tripod-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Vortex Switchback Carbon Tripod Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"

About this product Designed for Western hunters and competitive shooters, the Switchback\u2122 Carbon Tripod offers exceptional stability for heavy rifles, binoculars, and spotting scopes. Lightweight, with twist-lock controls for quick setup in any position, its Arca-Swiss compatible for seamless transitions between glassing and shooting. Recommended uses Precision Shooting Stand-Up Glassing Manuals & parts Parts Diagram (PDF) Product Manual (PDF) (1.38 MB) Specifications <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Weight<\/th>\n4.6 lbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Load<\/th>\n44 lbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min Height<\/th>\n5.8″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Height<\/th>\n65.0″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Folded Dimensions (HxW)<\/th>\n29.0″ x 4.0″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Material<\/th>\nCarbon Fiber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Sections<\/th>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Angles<\/th>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Locks<\/th>\nTwist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Head Mount<\/th>\nArca-Swiss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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