Bought this quality tripod around 2005 for travel. It is light (3.1lbs) and was great for its intended purpose. High quality and easy to use. 

But as quickly as I got into photography I got out and this like new tripod has been sitting unused in my closet. So way over due getting into the hands of someone that can put it to use.

Gitzo Series 2 Reporter, 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section TripodLegs with Sliding Column, Maximum Load 17.6 lbs. Maximum Height 60.8".

• The Gitzo G-1258 6X Carbon Fiber Performance Tripod usesadvanced "Carbon 6X" carbon fiber material for its leg construction.This improved tubing is stronger, lighter and as resistant as its 12 layerpredecessor. Carbon "6X" is manufactured using a complex, 3-D processweaving 6 layers of carbon fiber into smooth, solid constructed tubes.
  
  
• The G-1258 is a remarkably rigid tripod capable of holdingmost 35mm & medium format gear and even most lighter field 4x5 cameras. Thebuild quality, ergonomics and non-rotating center column with positive lockingaction are from the best in the industry.
  
  
• The Series 1 tripods are constructed using a "screwthread and adhesive" dual jointing technology called "H.I.S."(Hybrid Interconnecting System), pioneered by Gitzo. This constructiontechnique provides greater strength and stability to the tripod.
  
  
• There is also a Redesigned built-in, spring-loadedretractable hook on the bottom of the center column that provides a place tohang a stabilizing counterweight such as a camera, sand or water bags. ThePerformance type feature enables the legs to be set individually at 24°, 55°and 90° to cover every angle you want to shoot from.