Vortex SWITCHBACK CARBON User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL

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SPECIFICATIONS
LEG MATERIAL Carbon Fiber
MAXIMUM OPERATING HEIGHT 65.0" (165.1cm)
MINIMUM OPERATING HEIGHT 5.8" (14.7cm)
FOLDED HEIGHT 29.0" (73.7cm)
WEIGHT 4.6 lbs. (2.1kg)
NUMBER OF LEG SECTIONS 3 Sections
MAXIMUM LOAD 44 lbs. (20.0kg)
LEG LOCK TYPE Twist
Spike Feet can be
installed if needed
Rubber Feet
Bubble Level
Quick-Release
Pull
Quick-Release
Locking Lever
Ball Tension Knob
& Locking Lever
Counterweight Hook
Twist Leg Locks
Leg Angle
Stop Latch
Quick-Release
Locking Knob

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt/Panning Action
• To unlock the tripod head, open the Ball Locking Lever. Adjust to your desired position and lock
the head.
• To lock the tripod head, close the Ball Locking Lever.
− To keep the head free for panning and tilting, keep the Ball Locking Lever open and turn
the Tension Knob clockwise until you feel your desired amount of resistance on the head
as you pan.
Pull Ball Locking Lever.
Adjust Tension Knob to
desired resistance.
SWITCHBACK™CARBON TRIPOD
Packs Light. Adapts Fast. Stands Solid Under Glass & Gun.
Designed for hunters and competitive shooters who need a compact, yet super stable platform for
precision shooting and backcountry glassing. Superior strength-to-weight ratio to support heavy
rifles, large binoculars, and spotting scopes. Intuitive, twist-lock controls for fast setup whether
sitting, standing, or prone. Compatible with all Arca-Swiss standard quick release systems, which
lets you switch from glassing to long-range shooting mode in seconds.

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Adjusting Leg Section Length
Two of the three tripod leg sections can be extended to adjust the
tripod’s height.
To adjust the length of a leg section:
1. Twist the Leg Lock clockwise (when viewing from the top) to loosen
the tension.
2. Slide the leg section out to the desired length and twist the Leg Lock
counterclockwise (when viewing from the top) to lock in place.
Installing Spike Feet
The Switchback™Carbon comes with Spike Feet that can be installed for use in sandy conditions
or very soft ground.
To install the Spike Feet:
Remove the Rubber Feet from the bottom of the tripod legs by
turning them counterclockwise. Replace them with the Spike
Feet and turn clockwise to tighten.
Twist Leg Lock to loosen
or tighten.
Spike Feet can be
installed if needed.
Adjusting Leg Angles
Each for the three leg sections can be adjustable out to 85˚, 55˚, or 25˚.
To adjust the angle of the legs:
1. Pull the Leg Angle Pivot Lock out to adjust the leg to the desired angle.
2. Push the Leg Angle Pivot Lock back in and pull the leg out to the nearest angle stop.
Note: The Leg Angle Pivot Locks are spring-loaded and will automatically lock when fully opened.
Pull Leg Angle Pivot Lock
out to adjust leg angle.
Push Leg Angle Pivot Lock
in to set leg angle.

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Attaching Optics or Firearm to the Ball Head
The ball head uses Arca-Swiss style quick-release plates.
To mount your optic/weapon to the tripod:
1. Twist the Quick-Release Locking Knob counterclockwise to
remove the Quick-Release Plate.
2. Attached the plate to your optic or firearm. Be sure to
tighten the Mount Bolt from the bottom side of the plate
and flip the D-ring so it lies flat.
3. Place the Quick-Release Plate back into the tripod head
and turn the Quick-Release Locking Knob clockwise to
securely lock the plate in the head.
Note: To mount binoculars to the tripod, a binocular adapter is
required. Purchase Vortex® binocular adapters from your local dealers.
Note: Some optics and firearms are designed to be Arca-Swiss compatible and can be mounted to the tripod
head without the need for plates.
Tip: Purchase additional quick-release plates for your optics so you it is easy for you to
switch equipment.
Quick-Release Plate and
Mount Bolt
Quick-Release
Locking Knob
Attaching/Removing the Head
To mount a head to the tripod:
1. Rotate the Quick- Release Locking Lever counter-clockwise on
the tripod.
2. Pull and hold the Quick-Release Pull and fully seat head
into the tripod. Once seated, the head can be oriented in any
direction.
3. Rotate the Quick-Release Locking Lever clockwise to the locked
position.
4. To remove the head, follow these steps in reverse order.
Tip: You can move the position of the Head release locking lever by
pulling it out to disengage the lever and put it into a new position.
Pull and hold the
Quick-Release Pull.
Rotate the
Quick-Release Locking Lever
counter-clockwise.

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