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GT-921

GT-921
Accessory Type: Tripods
Description
GT-921
Using the experience gained working with other advanced composite materials has made Gitzo the first and only manufacturer of a new generation of tripods that use Basalt fiber tubes. The fiber is made from basalt rock which is crushed and melted at 1500°C (or 2735°F). The extracted fibers are transformed into a tube using the same technology used for Gitzo Carbon 6X tube. Basalt tube has most of the features of carbon fiber, like high thermal and dimensional stability and reduced weight (20% lighter than aluminum). Like 6X, it is engineered to match Gitzo’s performance standards. Our Basalt tubes have a 1.2mm thick wall and a 3-crossed layer structure with built in Anti Leg Rotation (ALR). The performance and price of Basalt tripods puts them between aluminum and high performance Carbon 6X.

Intended use
 The smallest and lightest tripod in the Gitzo range, Series 00 offers surprisingly good rigidity. Ideal for spotting scopes, binoculars, compact cameras and DSLR with lenses up to 175mm. Convenient for use on top of tables, car bonnets and walls or when working at ground level.

Main advantages
 Features inherited from the Mountaineer tripods include GLock - our leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking - and the new “Ground Level Set” feature that allows the upper disc to be fitted directly to the top casting, removing the center column for ground level photography or to save weight. Basalt tripods come with a convenient anti-dust bag for storage and packing.

Technical details
 Maximum height: 85.0 cm
Leg sections: 2
Weight: 0.5 kg
Minimum height: 39.0 cm
Center column: rapid
Closed length: 44.0 cm
Maximum height (with center column down): 61.0 cm
Load capacity: 4.0 kg
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