3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod

Building on the success and popularity of its predecessor, the 3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod upholds the premium quality and expertly crafted construction expected from 3 Legged Thing. This version sees upgrades that add to the versatility and resilience of the monopod including a unique contoured Tri-mount plate, parallel leg locks that improve grip, and overall stability has been improved thanks to anti-rotation shims. Like its predecessor, this monopod is designed for ultimate portability and flexibility. It's super-compact, folding down to just 44cm but can extend to a max height of 1.48m, and this can be deployed in seconds thanks to its improved leg locks. Adding to its portability is the fact that its carbon fibre and aircraft-grade alloy build weighs just 615g. Finally, what makes this monopod ideal for sports, wildlife and action photographers is that it can comfortably hold up to 60kg of kit, more than enough to capture the perfect shot.

3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod Key Features:

• Builds off from the success of its predecessor
• Newly designed parallel leg locks for improved grip
• A beautifully crafted and contoured Tri-mount plate
• Anti-rotation Chicken Lips (shims) for improved stability
• Offers a max load capability of 60 kg & a max height of 1.48m
• Super-compact for travel photography, folding down to 44cm
• An ideal accessory for Action, Sports and Video application
• A tactile Big Grip that offers more grip and water dispersion
• Allows for the attachment of a wide range of accessories
• Provides dual 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 threads at each end
• Allows for interchange 3 Legged Thing footwear

Exapanded 3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod Key Features:

The Next Generation

The Alan 2.0 builds off what made its predecessor great. It continues the theme of versatility and resilience, making it the ideal monopod for those photographing and capturing video in the field. The Alan 2.0 does, however, feature some upgrades that elevate it that bit further. This includes a newly designed and beautifully crafted contoured Tri-mount plate. To improve grip there are now parallel leg locks and a tactile foam grip. Finally, redesigned anti-rotation shims, or "Chicken Lips", have been used to improve overall stability and rigidity.

Super-Compact

That's right, this monopod is super-compact and lightweight. It has a maximum height of 1.48m and folds down to just 44cm. And because of the lightweight carbon fibre and aircraft-grade alloy construction, it only weighs 615g which is perfect for packing away when you're on route to your next shoot location. What's more is, despite the monopods compactness and lightweight frame, it can hold up to a huge 60kg of kit making it ideal for those sport, action and wildlife photographers or hefty videography gear.

Designed for Convenience

The Alan 2.0 is equipped with a range of features that provide convenience and therefore, efficiency to you, the user. Providing long-lasting comfort, there's 3 Legged Thing's Big Grip that is ergonomic and includes deep channels that are specifically designed to disperse moisture in wet weather. It features the incredibly useful contoured Tri-Mount plate that allows you to attach a range of accessories for quick access. Finally, each end of the monopod features a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread that allows you to attach, for example, a microphone so that the monopod can be used as a boom pole.

What's in the box?

• 1 x ALAN 2.0 5-Section Professional Carbon Fibre Monopod

FAQs:

Can you mount a ball head to this monopod?

This monopod has a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread on top which allows for any tripod head to be attached.

Will this fit in my rucksack?

The monopod folds down to just 44cm so should be able to fit in a rucksack or attach to a tripod strap on the outside of your kit bag.

Will this hold my Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS III USM Lens and Canon 5D Mark IV?

By all means - This monopod can hold a maximum of 60kg so can easily hold this camera lens setup.