Colorado Tripod Co.

Overview

Colorado Tripod Company produces tripods and ballheads targeted at outdoor photographers, emphasizing rigidity, compactness, and materials like carbon fiber, titanium, and aluminum. Products include the Centennial Tripod and various ballheads launched via Kickstarter. The company offers a 60-day return policy, 10-year warranty on some items, and 24/7 customer support.¹²⁵

History

The company originated from a Kickstarter project in December 2018 for titanium tripods and ballheads. As of mid-2021, many backers were still awaiting delivery, leading to criticism in reviews. It continues to sell products like the Centennial Tripod and Aspen Ballhead through its website.²³¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products like the Aspen Ballhead are CNC machined from solid aluminum blocks. The Centennial Tripod uses 10 layers of carbon fiber with aluminum components. Reviews question US manufacturing claims, citing Kickstarter delays and suspicions around production location.¹³⁷⁶

Notable Products

• Centennial Tripod - 3.1lb carbon fiber tripod, 62" max height, suited for professional and amateur photographers.
• Aspen Ballhead - CNC machined aluminum ballhead with unique design for increased motion range and ultralight weight.
• Highline Mini Ballhead - 100% recycled aluminum, 222g weight, 20lb load capacity, compact at 75mm length.
• Titanium Tripod & Ballhead - World's first titanium models launched via Kickstarter in 2018.

Reputation

Enthusiasts praise products like the Highline Mini for sturdy performance, lightweight design, and value at low prices. Professionals note functionality and reliability of the Centennial Tripod. However, significant criticism exists over Kickstarter delays, with backers waiting over two years as of 2021, and doubts about US-made claims and parent company transparency.³⁵²