The Buffel LM-403C is a custom model made for the ZA market. To understand why, you need to geek out a bit on tripods.
There are many factors that determine the rigidity of a tripod leg, but the two main ones are 1) leg diameter and 2) section count. Leg diameter is the simple one - bigger is better and 40mm is the largest tube size that Leofoto makes.
Joints perform an essential role in tripod design - they lock telescopic leg sections, which allow tripods to extend very tall, but fold down to a practical size. The more joints you add to a tripod's leg, the shorter it folds down.
Joints also compromise rigidity - if you compare two tripods with the same leg diameter, but a 3-section and a 5-section version (e.g. LM-403 vs LM-405), you'll quickly see that the 5-section has a lot more flex.
Leofoto Buffel LM-403C Rifle Sports Tripod Kit
- Material - Carbon Fiber with protective vinyl wrap
- Leg Sections - 3
- Maximum Height - 162cm
- Closed Length - 70cm
- Weight - 2380g
- Load Capacity - 40kg
- Summit tripods include a large padded bag.
- Free bowl adapter – Summit tripods include a free bowl adapter for leveling bases or video heads. Other manufacturers charge R1000-R2000 for this critical item. (32- and 36- series – 75mm, 40-series – 100mm)
- 3x Spiked Feet
- Multi-Tool
- Instructions