Mountaineer is our all-purpose carbon tripod family, both extremely rigid and light in weight. Understandably, Mountaineers are the most popular tripods in the Gitzo range. Now stiffer and stronger than ever, with newly developed Carbon exact tubes and a refined top spider design, they are also faster and easier to use, thanks to the redesigned G-lock system, Ground Level Set mechanism, and leg angle selectors.GT0542 is the most compact tripod in the Mountaineer range - a 4-section Series 0 model, featuring Carbon exact tubing for significant improvements in stiffness and strength, with a 40% larger lowest leg section (diameter: 11.7mm) than its predecessor. Top leg section diameter: 21.7mm specs Attaches by. 1/4" and 3/8" screws Leg angles 24 Degree. 55 Degree. 82 Degree series 0 Material Carbon Exact Center column rapid 4 leg sections Maximum height 53.94 in Maximum height (with center column down) 44.09 in Minimum height 5.51 in Closed length 18.9 in Weight 2.47 lbs Safety payload 17.64 lbs Features Reversible column Hook Carbon exact G-lock ultra Ground level set (with unlocking ring) Leg angle selector with spring