Leofoto Black Rhino LM-404CX Rifle Sports Tripod Kit

Description

The Leofoto Black Rhino LM-404CX Rifle Sports Tripod Kit is the flagship tripod featuring two of Leofoto’s new technologies that improve overall performance. It is essentially a premium version of the LM-404C and you will see that its specifications in terms of size are exactly the same. So what’s new?

1. New higher density carbon fiber weave – the “mountain pattern” carbon offers better rigidity, vibration absorption and load rating.
2. Poseidon Joints – Leofoto combined several new technologies to make the best possible connection between leg sections. The first is the material the joint body is made from – a plastic-metal composite. The first key aspect to this material is a better strength to weight ratio than the highest density plastic while avoiding the extreme cost of finely machined alloys. The second is extremely fine tolerances between interconnecting parts – the new joints lock together much better. Other features include a gland at the bottom and an o-ring at the top to keep out dirt. These joints lock together so well that Leofoto have had to introduce a valve at the top of the leg for the entry and exit of air when collapsing/extending a leg. All of this results in improved rigidity, load support, reduced torsion flex and a longer lifespan.
3. The final touch is more black finish on the apex – the hinge tabs and all other controls on the legs are black.

All in all, there are several key improvements without meddling with the recipe of ultra-simple engineering and premium materials. Tripod technology has for the most part reached a plateau where its difficult to make improvements, but we feel that the Black Rhino offers a substantial improvement to leg rigidity and lifespan while also reducing torsion flex.

Physical Specifications

• Extended Height 1 (all 4 sections extended) – 190cm
• Extended Height 2 (3 of 4 sections extended) – 145cm
• Extended Height 3 (2 of 4 sections extended) – 114cm
• Extended Heigh 4 (1 of 4 sections extended) – 71cm
• Folded length – 75cm
• Weight – 3.3kg

LM-404CX heights at each leg lock angle