8 and a quarter feet, that is what 99.5 inches is and that is the maximum height of the PROFESSIONAL 4. Even with this maximum height it can handle just about any shooting situation where absolute stability is required. This tripod also sports heavy-duty features like worm gear elevation of the center column, all metal leg and joint construction, and the ability to hold more than 26 pounds of properly balanced equipment. This tripod will give years of unyielding service to professional photographers that will not compromise on rock-solid camera support. Despite it's tall maximum height THE PROFESSIONAL 4 came go down to less than 18 inches (with optional short column, sold separately. Photographers that don't travel light will find the heavy metal contraction of THE PROFESSIONAL tripod more than adequate for almost and task. MAX. Operating Height 100 IN MIN. Operating Height 23.2 IN MAX. Center Column EXT 11 IN Center Column Type Worm Gear Folded Length 36.8 IN Weight 11.2 LBS Number of leg Sections 4 MAX. Load 44 LBS Leg Lock Type Twist Lock Leg Tip Rubber Foot