# Tension-Held Tripods The Lumapod Uses String Tension for Compact Stability By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumapod References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/photo-fomo-september-7-2018/) & [lumapod](https://www.lumapod.com/) Tripods are generally quite heavy and cumbersome, but the Lumapod manages to set itself apart by utilizing a tensioning system for stability. This tensioning system is held in place with strings, both of which extend from the tripod's head to its three feet. All of the feet feature the tensioning string system for stability on all fronts. The Lumapod draws some resemblances to [monopods with pop-out legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlg-liftpod) but unlike monopods, this tripod is meant to be left in a single position. The tensioning system used in the Lumapod is patented to the company and was specially designed to ensure the short legs can be as stable as much larger counterparts. These shorter legs contribute to the [tripod's compact nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onepro-flex-backpack) and help reduce weight when being used on [long excursions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-anchor). Image Credit: Lumapod ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tension-held Tripods:** Utilizing tensioning systems for portable stability in photography and videography. - **Compact Tripods:** Designing small and lightweight tripods with patentable technology for adventure photography. - **Patented Tensioning Systems:** Innovating with unique tensioning methods in tripod systems to offer portable photography solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Providing a new alternative to heavy and cumbersome tripods with a lightweight and convenient tension-held tripod. - **Videography:** Creating portable and patentable tripods to support videography on long outdoor shoots. - **Outdoor Adventure:** Designing shorter and more stable tripods that are specific to outdoor adventure activities, such as hiking or backpacking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Durable Travel Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heipi-travel-tripod.md) - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [One-Click Lifting Monopods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod.md)