3 Legged Thing is a quirky and fun-loving yet deadly serious British company in the business of designing tripods and other supports. Back in 2011, it took the unconventional approach of naming its first range of tripods after rock gods, the first ‘Rock Legends Range’ kicking off with Brian, after Brian May of Queen. Right from the get-go, the names have tripped off the tongue (and into search engines) much quicker and easier than interminable alpha-numeric product codes. The current Legends range includes the likes of Ray, Bucky, Jay, Mike, Nicky and Tommy, all named after skateboarding heroes.
It’s the Tommy that I’m reviewing here, which is the largest of the collection, stretching slightly taller than the Nicky, despite having 3-section rather than 4-section legs. And in case you’re wondering, it’s named after Tommy Guerrero, a suitably epic skateboarder who later became a successful musician, qualifying on two counts. Long story short, the carbon fiber Tommy aims to be one of the most legendary and best video tripods you can buy.
