I've summarised my tripod research. It's limited to carbon fibre only. As i am 188cm tall thwes models reflect the larger size options.
I hope someone else finds this useful. it's not comprehensive but contains the taller products from these manufacturers.
Max. Height Max. Extended Height Folded Length Weight Load cm cm cm kg kg Slik Grand PRO CF 4 226 254 82.5 3.65 20 Slik PRO CF 4 211 239 93.5 5.1 10 Gitso GT3541XLS 198 70 2 18 Manfrotto 057 4 180 205 66.5 3.5 18 Benro C4580F 170.5 197 65.5 2.35 25 Feisol CT-3371 155 205 67 2.67 12 Gitso 2542L 151 175 61 1.4 12 Gitso GT3541L 150 181 60 2.13 18 Sirui M3204 148 177 51 1.7 18 SLIK pro 924 147 179 55.4 2.3 12 Feisol CT-3441T 144 173 48 1.11 10
Craig