Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod

The Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod is engineered for shooters, hunters, and outdoor professionals who demand maximum stability without carrying unnecessary weight. Designed as part of Leofoto’s inverted outdoors series, this tripod provides an ideal platform for precision rifles, spotting scopes, and cameras in rugged environments. The Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod combines lightweight carbon fiber construction with a strong fixed apex platform to deliver dependable performance in the field.

One of the standout design elements of the Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod is its inverted leg structure. Unlike traditional tripod designs, the largest leg sections are located at the bottom, which increases stability while also allowing extremely fast setup and collapse. This design allows shooters to quickly deploy the tripod and adapt to changing shooting positions or uneven terrain.

The Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod is built with 10 layers of Toray carbon fiber, providing an exceptional balance of strength, durability, and weight savings. Carbon fiber construction also helps reduce vibration and flex, which is critical when stabilizing precision rifles or long-range optics. Even with its lightweight build, the tripod is capable of supporting loads up to 55 pounds, making it suitable for heavy rifle setups and large optics.

Another important feature of the Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod is its CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum apex platform. This rigid mounting platform provides a secure base for compatible tripod heads and accessories. The platform includes a standard 3/8-inch mounting stud and a 1/4-inch accessory socket, allowing shooters to attach a wide range of shooting heads, ball heads, or optic mounts.

The tripod’s leg system is designed for adaptability in real-world terrain. Each leg can be independently adjusted and locked into three different angles, allowing the tripod to remain stable on uneven surfaces such as rocky ground, hillsides, or barricades. Twist-lock joints allow quick height adjustments while maintaining strong locking tension for heavy equipment.

With a maximum height of approximately 64 inches and a folded length of about 39 inches, the Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod provides a versatile height range suitable for standing, kneeling, or seated shooting positions. Despite its strength and size, the tripod weighs only around 3.15 pounds, making it easy to carry during long hunts or multi-stage competitions.

The tripod is also equipped with rubber feet for hard surfaces and includes steel spiked feet for softer terrain such as dirt or grass. This allows the Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod to maintain excellent grip and stability across a wide range of environments.

Whether used for precision rifle competitions, hunting, long-range shooting, or optics observation, the Leofoto SO-282CX Carbon Fiber Tripod delivers reliable stability and lightweight portability. Its inverted leg design, strong carbon fiber construction, and adaptable leg angles make it a dependable support system for shooters who demand performance in the field.

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Key Features

• Inverted leg design for improved stability and rapid deployment

• 10 layers of Toray carbon fiber construction

• CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum apex platform

• 55 lb maximum load capacity

• Independent leg spread with three locking positions

• Twist-lock leg joints for fast height adjustments

• Rubber feet with included steel spiked feet

• Integrated 3/8 inch mounting stud and 1/4 inch accessory socket

• Lightweight 3.15 lb design for field carry

• Includes padded carrying case

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Specifications

Maximum Height: 64.17 in
Minimum Height: 6.18 in
Folded Length: 39.17 in
Weight: 3.15 lb
Load Capacity: 55.12 lb
Leg Sections: 2
Leg Tube Diameter: 32mm / 28mm
Material: Toray Carbon Fiber and 6061-T6 Aluminum