The Viking Swallow Tripod with Fluid Head is designed to provide a frustration-free experience for birdwatchers and telescope users alike. Its smooth fluid head allows effortless panning, while the anti-twist sliding quick-release plate ensures a secure fit, even for larger objective lens models. Made from aluminium, the tripod offers a sturdy yet lightweight frame, with three leg sections that are quick to adjust, saving more time for birdwatching. The centre column’s height can be easily changed with a single locking collar, and a spring-loaded hook offers additional stability by allowing weights or a rucksack to be hung.

Its low-profile cam locking system provides a reliable, easy-to-use solution for adjusting the leg height, and the rubber stoppers at the feet are threaded to retractable spikes, making them secure and adaptable to different terrains. Weighing just 2.5kg, it strikes a perfect balance between portability and stability, making it light enough to carry yet solid enough to support high-magnification telescopes. The tripod also comes with a carry case.