Which material is durable, lightweight and affordable?

Question

Do it yourself

Good day to all!
A project of a tripod (tripod) is being thought out for insuring people in wells.
It is required to choose a material that has good strength characteristics and is lightweight at the same time.
The most common option, the use of a duraluminium alloy, did not really find information on analogues. Tell me something? How about CFRP?

Answer 1

For people insurance, find an expert and let them help you. No need to risk people's lives by solving problems on a toaster without the help of experts. The toaster is mostly IT people.

Answer 2

Depends on the budget. Of course, the cheapest of the light ones is aluminum and its alloys. With an increase in strength without gaining weight, you can look for titanium. Well, with rising prices - carbon fiber, nanotubes