Sky-Watcher Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod

Sky-Watcher Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod (Part S30910)

When you're building a streamlined astrophotography or grab-and-go visual setup, your tripod shouldn't be the bottleneck — in weight, bulk, or performance. The Sky-Watcher Wave Carbon Fiber Tripod hits that sweet spot between ultra-portability and serious stability. Designed specifically for Sky-Watcher’s Wave strainwave mounts, this carbon fiber tripod offers premium support in a lightweight, compact form factor that’s ready to travel when you are.

Lightweight Design With Serious Strength

At just 5.3 pounds (2.4 kg), the Wave tripod is an ideal match for mobile astronomers and astrophotographers who don’t want to sacrifice stability for convenience. The two-section carbon fiber legs retract to 19.7 inches (500 mm) for easy packing, and extend up to 29 inches (737 mm) when deployed — just enough to elevate your setup off the ground while maintaining a low center of gravity for wind resistance and overall balance.

Purpose-Built Compatibility

The Wave tripod uses a 3/8"-16 center bolt, making it directly compatible with Sky-Watcher’s Wave 100i and 150i mounts. The connection is secure, reliable, and tool-free — ideal for field setups where simplicity matters.

The integrated leg locks provide quick adjustment and positive clamping force, while the wide leg stance and carbon fiber construction deliver impressive rigidity under load. You’ll notice quick vibration damping, which is especially critical for long-exposure imaging or when using high-magnification optics.

Modular Expansion Options

If you need more height than the stock tripod provides, Sky-Watcher offers an optional 7-inch extension column (Part S30912) that mounts directly between the tripod and your strainwave head. This gives you added flexibility while preserving the tripod’s inherent rigidity and weight balance.

Ideal Use Cases

Whether you’re an urban observer hauling gear to a local park or a deep-sky imager heading out to dark skies, the Wave tripod is an outstanding foundation for your mount. Its compact footprint makes it easy to stow in small vehicles or carry across rugged terrain. And with a design that favors strength, simplicity, and vibration control, it’s one less thing you’ll have to worry about during setup.

Key Specifications:

• Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
  

• Minimum Height: 19.7" (500 mm)

• Maximum Height: 29" (737 mm)

• Leg Sections: 2

• Material: Carbon Fiber Legs / Metal Hardware

• Center Bolt: 3/8"-16

• Compatible With: Sky-Watcher Wave 100i, Wave 150i

• Optional Accessories: 7" Extension Column (S30912)