The ToupTek T-Forty carbon tripod is a professional carbon-fibre tripod featuring outstanding load capacity, high rigidity and a compact design. These qualities make it an ideal choice for mobile astrophotographers. The removable central adapter is exceptionally practical, allowing the mounted mount to be removed in a single motion.
The rigid, 12-layer carbon-composite legs have a wall thickness of 1.2 mm, with a diameter of 39 mm at the top and 34 mm at the bottom. This design significantly reduces flexure and unwanted vibrations, which is particularly important for astrophotography. The manufacturer specifies a maximum payload capacity of 50 kg.
The ToupTek T-Forty carbon tripod features a combined M6 and 3/8" mounting solution, making it compatible with mounts from various manufacturers. It is particularly well suited to popular strain-wave mounts, such as the ZWO AM3N, AM5N and AM7 series, as well as the Sky-Watcher Wave100i and Wave150i models.
Outdoor stability is further enhanced by the tripod-mounted counterweight bag and steel spikes that screw into the legs.
Key features of the ToupTek T-Forty carbon tripod:
- Carbon-fibre legs with 39 mm and 34 mm diameters
- 12-layer carbon tubes with 1.2 mm wall thickness
- High rigidity and minimal flexure
- Total weight: 2.3 kg
- Payload capacity: 50 kg
- Folded length: 515 mm
- Adjustable height: 460–780 mm
- Number of leg sections: 2
- Maximum leg angle: 28°
- Combined mounting: M6 or 3/8" mounting screw