The Adventure tripod combines aluminum legs with lightweight cast magnesium elements and quick clamps for the tripod legs for even more ease of use. The Adventure TAD18A features aluminum leg construction that makes it lightweight yet sturdy. The Adventure TAD18A uses cast magnesium whenever possible, making it one of the lightest tripods on the market. The Adventure TAD18A uses high quality reinforced snap locks for greatly improved durability and to prevent deformation.