Load Capacity: 66 lbMaximum Height: 76.6"Minimum Height: 8.43"Folded Length: 16.14"3 Legged Thing Bucky Professional Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod System with AirHed Vu
The Bucky Carbon Fiber Tripod with AirHed VU Ball Head Set from 3 Legged Thing pairs the Legend series carbon fiber travel tripod with an AirHed ball head in a set that is ready for travel and performance.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Vu Ball Head (Gray)
The AirHed Vu Ball Head from 3 Legged Thing is a ball head with a load capacity of 88.2 lb that can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. The head's magnesium alloy casing features a unique vision panel that allows the inner mechanism to be seen. By loosening the ball head's primary locking knob, the head's ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, and fully tilted to a vertical position or returned to its upright position. The base of the head incorporates an independent panning lock knob.
Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the included Arca-type QR-OCTA Quick Release Plate, which includes dual safety screws along the underside to prevent it from accidentally sliding off the receiver clamp when it is opened. The quick release receiver features a colored, knurled tightening knob to quickly and securely clamp the quick release plate.
AirHed Vu Ball Head
- Arca-type ball head with 88.2 lb load capacity
- Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
- Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
- Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control and is tiltable down to a 90° angle
- Casing features a unique vision panel that allows inner mechanism to be seen
- Large primary locking knob with knurled surface allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, and fully tilted
- Secondary locking knob with knurled surface allows head to rotate 360°
- Integrated clamp on top of on the ball-and-socket joint is compatible with included QR-OCTA Quick Release Plate
- Knurled quick release receiver plate knob
- Built-in bubble level
- Durable magnesium alloy construction
QR-OCTA Quick Release Plate
- Compatible with Arca-type quick release clamps
- 1/4"-20 mount
- Rubber traction pad
- Dual safety screws
- Durable, aluminum alloy construction
3 Legged Thing Legends Bucky Carbon Fiber Tripod Leg Set (Gray)
The compact and versatile Legends Bucky Carbon Fiber Tripod Leg Set from 3 Legged Thing is a carbon fiber travel tripod that is highly portable yet offers the height range of a typical tripod. The Bucky features not one but three detachable legs which can be used as monopods or boom arms. With all three legs removed, it can also be used as a table-top tripod by adding a set of 3 Legged Thing's tripod footwear, available separately. Bucky is constructed from eight layers of carbon fiber and has 3LT's new design of leg and column locks and features gray-toned magnesium alloy components. The twist locks have been engineered with a new design of Chicken Lips shims, which give them greater strength and grip, and they feature new rubber O-pads for improved grip and leverage. The durable anodized metal leg latches feature an auto-engage lock and are used to open and position Bucky's legs and to release them for reverse folding. The three-section center column is removable and reversible and is topped with the patented, contoured Tri-Mount plate for easier use. Additionally, the plate features hollowed spurs for clip-on devices
- 20:1 Load-to-weight ratio
- Rapid Latch leg release with auto-engage lock
- Independent leg spread
- Three leg angles: 23, 55, and 80°
- Contoured Tri-Mount plate with hollowed spurs for clip-on devices
- Raised O-pads on leg and column locks for improved grip, leverage, and water displacement
- Leg locks include a new design of Chicken Lips shims for increased strength and grip
- Clamshell-opening cushioned carrying case with storage pockets
- Includes Toolz multi-tool
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Base Mount | 3/8"-16 Female |
| Quick Release Plate Type | Arca-Type |
| Load Capacity | 88.18 lb / 40 kg |
| Number of Bubble Levels | 1 |
| Friction Control | No |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Material | Magnesium |
| Vertical Tilt | 90° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | 1.18" / 30 mm |
| Base Diameter | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Dimensions | H: 3.9" / H: 10.0 cm |
| Weight | 12.91 oz / 366 g |
| Package Weight | 1.275 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.6 x 4.6 x 4.5" |
| Load Capacity | 66 lb / 29.94 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 71.4" / 181.3 cm |
| Max Height without Center Column | 49" / 124.46 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 4.3" / 10.9 cm |
| Folded Length | 16.14" / 41.00 cm |
| Head Mount Type | Reversible 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male |
| Weight | 3.35 lb / 1.52 kg |
| Materials | Carbon Fiber, Magnesium Alloy |
| Bubble Level | Yes |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock |
| Leg Positions | 3 Positions |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Sections | 5 |
| Leg Diameter | 1.02" / 26 mm (Maximum)
0.55" / 14 mm (Minimum) |
| Feet Features | Rubber, Removable |
| Maximum Working Height | 71.38" / 181.3 cm |
| Leg Sections | 5 |
| Monopod Foot Features | Removable, Rubber |
| Center Column Features | Ballast Hook, Removable, Reversible, Split |
| Center Column Shape | Round |
| Center Column Sections | 3 |
| Center Column Extension Type | Rapid |
| Center Column Diameter | 1.02" / 26.0 mm
0.91" / 23.0 mm
0.79" / 20.0 mm |
| Lateral / 90-Degree Center Column | No |
| Center Column Rotation | 360° |
| Package Weight | 5.005 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.4 x 5.7 x 5.6" |
In the Box
- 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vu Ball Head (Gray)
- QR-OCTA Quick Release Plate
- 1/4"-20 Stagsden Camera Bolt
- Limited 5-Year Warranty
- 3 Legged Thing Legends Bucky Carbon Fiber Tripod Leg Set (Gray)
- 3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool
- Anodized Magnesium Alloy D-Ring
- Cushioned Carrying Case
- Limited 5-Year Warranty
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