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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alexis Powell" data-source="post: 3336188" data-attributes="member: 5327">True, the smallest Ultra models are not as rigid as some competitors, but they are also much smaller and lighter. I haven't found much difference when comparing models of similar pack size and weight. Not sure the point about the footprint--mine seems same as my old Gitzo travel pod, and the legs have stops to allow a wider set if desired. The larger Ultra models (e.g. 555) offer more rigidity than the one I use and are a little heavier and larger diameter, but they still pack very short and are quick to deploy.--AP</blockquote>