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Vortex Switchback Carbon Fiber Tripod + Ball Head

Vortex Switchback Carbon Fiber Tripod + Ball Head - Main image
$543.32 $799 In stock

Category: Tripod

Built for backcountry hunters and competitive shooters who need a compact, yet super stable platform for precision shooting and glassing. The Switchback™ Carbon Tripod supports heavy rifles and optics, delivering fast setup and adaptability in any environment, whether you’re sitting, kneeling, standing, or prone.

Features

44 lbs. Max Load Perfect for large binoculars, spotting scopes and rifles.
Carbon Fiber Leg Construction Perfect combination of strength and light weight build.
Lockable Ball Head Provides independent pan movement and tension control for precision adjustment and 35 degrees of tilt.
Arca-Swiss Head Mount Compatability across a broad range of mounting options.
Three Leg Sections Allows for quick deployment and adjustments.
3-Angle Leg Pivot Locks Position each leg individually for multiple heights and easy, secure set up.
Detachable Counterweight Hook Holds extra weight on the bottom of the center column for greater stability in windy conditions.
Twist Leg Locks Ensure a solid hold, and low profile design is snag free.
Rubber Feet Provide solid footing on slick surfaces.
Spiked Feet Included spiked feet ensure a non-slip grip.

What's 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
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Scarlett M. ★★★★★

I’ve been using this for spot-and-stalk hunting and the carbon fiber legs really absorb recoil without any wobble. It’s surprisingly light to carry all day but still holds my heavy setup rock solid. The twist-lock adjustment is smooth and quick, which makes a big difference when glassing multiple ri

Ruby G. ★★★★★

Finally, a tripod that doesn't wobble when I'm shooting prone with my heavy rifle. The ball head locks down rock-solid even under a spotting scope, and the whole setup folds up small enough to fit in my pack.

Julian P. ★★★★★

I've been packing this thing up and down ridges for two weeks now and the carbon fiber build is rock solid under my heavy rifle. The ball head locks down tight with zero creep, and it still folds up small enough to strap to my pack without snagging on brush. Exactly what I needed for long-range setu