Platypod declares its new ‘eXtreme’ tripod plate with hinged spikes and extra attachment factors: Digital Pictures Overview

Platypod has introduced its newest compact tripod base, the Platypod eXtreme. This new model takes lots if inspiration from its previous fashions, however provides a number of new distinctive options designed to enhance usability and flexibility.

Probably the most notable improve is the addition of hinges spikes, which fold away when not in use and fold out when you should safe the Platypod eXtreme to no matter terrain or platform you’re utilizing it on. Earlier variations included spikes, however they wanted to be manually screwed into place each time you needed to make use of them they usually might solely be positioned perpendicular to the plate. Now, the spikes are hooked up on all 4 corners utilizing a rotating hinge.

The Platypod eXtreme additionally has extra attachment areas than its predecessors with an array of carabiner cutouts in numerous sizes and styles and numerous holes for securing into objects and different mounting options. Regardless of taking on roughly the identical footprint of its predecessor, the Platypod Max, the eXtreme weighs 85g (3 ounces) much less, even with the spikes hooked up.

The Playpod eXtreme is at present being funded on Kickstarter, as the corporate has accomplished with all of its earlier merchandise (all of which have succeeded and shipped out to backers). For as pledge of $119, you may get the usual Platypod eXtreme setup, with the primary items anticipated to ship out in August 2022. Head on over to the Kickstarter marketing campaign to study extra and safe your pledge.

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