Velbon Ultra Stick Super 8
£39/$70 https://velbon.net
The Velbon Ultra Stick Super 8 Monopod is so named for its impressive eight leg sections. When fully extended, these allow it to reach a maximum height of 156cm, and when fully retracted it allow it to compact itself down to just 26cm. It’s also light, weighing just 340g. Having a monopod with this kind of versatility is certainly a boon, though it’s worth noting that the leg locks themselves are quite stiff and take some practice to get the hang of using. PROS Eight leg sections; huge length range CONS Locks can be stiff; low payload capacity