Crafted of the same high-density graphite fiber used in the K-Tek Klassic line, this Avalon boom pole is designed to meet the needs of ENG and DV Camera crews. It comes with a factory wired high-quality coiled cord inside the pole and a sturdy male SLR receptacle conveniently mounted with a side exit. It also features high-reliability collars and a unique "captive collet" coupling system that allows the telescoping sections to lock in place securely and easily.Collapsed it's 3' in length and extends to 12' 6".