Trek-Tech TrekPod GO! Monopod/Tripod/Hiking Staff Multi-Use Tool for Image Stabilization for Digital Camera, Video Recorder and Other Optical Devices

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 23 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W3P9H4
• Item model number: TrekPod GO!
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2005

Product Description

The TrekPod Go! is Trek-Tech's premier monopod/tripod/hiking staff multi-use tool with many enhanced features including the ability to pack into its included carry case and fit in an overhead carry-on. It quickly breaks down into 4 pieces which fit into the 22" travel case. It also telescopes down to 39 inches in it's Tripod mode, has soft touch rubber locking nuts, captures the palm rest so it won't get lost, and introduces the new MagMount AR/i Anti-Rotation magnetic quick release camera and optical device mounting system. It provides instant attachement of almost any camera, spotting scope or other device that uses the industry standard 1/4" - 20 mounting stud. The new Anti-Rotation feature locks your portrait shot in place, and indexing every 30 degrees aids with panorama photos and precise position repeatability. Truly an extremely versitle image stabilization solution for all your optics needs and great for use indoors where tripods can't go, like museums or zoos, as well as outdoors for all your rugged travel needs. Built of Aircraft grade aluminum, it has a lifetime warranty and is adjustable from 42.5" to 62.5" in it's monopod/hiking staff mode.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Monopod.....OK tripod., November 19, 2007

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C. Hari "Hells' Laugh" (USA.) - See all my reviews
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I bought this Trekpod Go in Oct. The monopod is pretty light and very handy as it can be seperated into parts. However, the tripod cannot handle the weight of SLRs eventhough the manufacturers claim to support upto 9lbs.
I have used this but because of the legs being very thin, it shakes for slightest wind. When mounting an SLR its always good to use cable release.
Its a very good investment and is a good spacesaver while travelling.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For those who walk, January 26, 2008

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Miguel Ocampo Mejia "MiguelOM" (Bogotá, Colombia) - See all my reviews
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It holds your camera with a good grip, and it is easy to walk with. Easy to arm, but don't be too confident as it is not too strong to support yourself. The locks on the telescoping mechanism are not strong enough to support weight)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Trekpod works well for its intended use, June 26, 2008

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M. Puri "mpuri" (Fremont, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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I recently bought this from Optics Planet through Amazon. When you assemble this product, you do get feel of a solidly built product. I used it on a recent trip to Yosemite. It worked well as both a hiking stick and a tripod. Ofcourse it can not be compared to a real tripod in terms of stability but who wants to carry a tripod up the vernal falls trail.I found couple of areas that could be improved. The ring that screws tripod section to the main staff becomes loose during the hike. I am afraid, if you do not tighten this screw regularly during a hike, it will get damaged. Also if you take pcitures in portrait mode, one needs to use the heavy force magmount and that too can get loose sometimes with a heavy camera.