The INDURO CARBONFLEX 8X CX-Series carbon fiber tripods offer a quick switch from vertical to horizontal center column positions They are made of the latest generation of high quality 8-layer carbon fiber tubing. The CX-series is 60% stronger than conventional carbon fiber tripods. Each leg lock has a specially designed anti-dust and moisture seal, along with removable rubber or stainless steel spikes. Induros patented 5-position center column found on the Carbonflex 8x CX and Alloyflex 6m AX series offer an innovative vertical/horizontal center column design. In a rapid and easy motion, the center column can be converted from a standard vertical column to a horizontal cross bar. In the horizontal position. A mounted camera can have a clear view without the tripod legs getting in the way, to achieve challenging and creative angles. Especially advantageous for nature and on-location industrial shooters, the CX and AX-series tripods are the prefect choice for photographing flat art, close-up macro work and for shooting situations that require total flexibility in camera positioning. The 5-position center column offers vertical, horizontal, panning, rotating and angular positioning all in one versatile and unique design. In addition, the 5-position center column is the only design that returns the center column back to center gravity for the maximum stability during standard tripod use.