This tripod doubles as a pair of skiing poles

Modular tripod system
(Image credit: Gearing Co)

British company Gearing Co has just released its first ever tripod system – and it's aiming to revolutionize the industry. This new tripod might have a hefty price tag of £1,500 (roughly $2,087 in the US and $2,677 in Australia), but its intriguing modular design means that not only can it be used as a traditional tripod, it can also double as a pair of skiing poles.

Developed for photographers who like the taste of adventure, the Gearing tripod system weighs only 1.4kg, but can hold a sizable 40kg. Featuring a patented magnetic connection to the included ball head, the Gearing tripod system is designed to give photographers a quick way to mount and dismount cameras.

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Usman Dawood

Usman is a commercial and architectural photographer based in West Yorkshire, who has been working professionally for over seven years. He has also spent over four years as a writer for the biggest photography sites in the world, including Staff Writer for Digital Camera World, senior staff writer for FStoppers, and tech writer for Petapixel. 


With a particular interest in technology developments, high-resolution imaging and the high-end cameras, Usman has been on the cutting edge of camera news as well as writing features about medium format systems and global shutters, and has reviewed some of the latest Leica cameras as well as a tripod that’s even taller than Andre the Giant!