Slik Professional Heavy-Duty Alloy Monopod 4 leg section design folds down to a very compact 21 inches but when fully extended the monopod is 63 inches tall before adding a ball head The A.M.T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ration than standard aluminum Can be used with heavy professional SLR cameras and long telephoto lenses, making it perfect for sports or nature photography A SLIK firm-grip surface provides a strong hold in any weather conditions while the wrist strap can be used to further the stability of the monopod