This amazing tripod is an evolution of velbonrsquos exciting new breed of travel tripods the ultrek ut 43d ii is extraordinarily compact when folded yet thanks to the ingenious 6 section reverse folding legs it can be extended to become a practical full height tripod as well as a low level macro platform new innovations include a 2 section telescopic centre column and 6 section legs that fold by reversing through a full 180 degrees this allows the maximum extended height to become 57 tim