Reap the benefits of a monopod with the stability of a tripod using the Benro A48FD 4 Section Aluminum Monopod with 3-Leg Locking Base. Able to hold up to 44.1 lb and extend to 64.6"", the A48FD is a versatile camera support thanks to its base which provides three solid points of contact with the ground. The base acts like a mini tripod and its ball joint allows you to smoothly pan and tilt your camera. If using a pan head on the monopod, the base's ball joint can be locked so that you can pan with the head independently or you can replace the base with the included rubber foot. The four leg sections are secured by flip locks and it folds down to 22"" for transport. 3 Leg Folding Base Removable 3-leg locking base with ball joint for smooth and stable shots along with reverse folding legs for compact travel. Closed-Cell Foam Hand Grip A thick layer of closed-cell nitrile butadiene rubber (Nbr) provides a comfortable yet firm grip when carrying your Benro monopod, also includes Hand Strap for extra security. Quick Lock Legs with Anti-Rotation Leg System Monopod height can easily be set by a flip of the quick lock leg levers, which combined with anti-rotation leg sections enable fast and fumble-free set-up..