SLIK PRO 824 CFL Carbon Fiber Tripod, Black (615-824) The Speed Release leg Locks are spring-loaded flip locks that do not snap back, reducing the chance of pinching fingers Made from 8 layers of inter-woven carbon strands that are bonded together in a sealed, high-pressure furnace The Anti-Rotational System is designed to prevent the leg tubes from rotating inside each other, making it easier to lock and release Each leg has an independent lock that sets in one of three angles to vary the height and stance of the tripod, making it simple to level the tripod on uneven ground The center column unscrews into two pieces to create a much shorter column for use in low angle photography, or to reduce weight