Happened across this Leica Geosystems white paper on tripods.
https://leica-geosystems.com/-/media...3818BE27E2241C
While this is specific to Leica surveyor tripods, there is Foto tripod relevant information. Bottom line, wood remains a very good material for tripods, aluminum not so much, but ok. There is a need and interest to desier a lower weight tripod (carbon fiber and such), as with too many items in life weigh and all related remains a trade-off.
Bernice
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