The fgp18a systemgo plus travel tripod series is the first to offer the compactness of a travel tripod with a versatile center column the tripod is constructed from aluminum tubing with machined aluminum and magnesium alloy components the tripod combines reverse folding legs that wrap around the center column providing a more compact unit for transportation while it also has a versatile center column that can be removed from its conventional vertical position and can be swung through a 180 de