Heavy Duty

It is heavy when compared to the Manfrotto travel tripods. It feels and looks sturdy. I bought it with the short handled 3-way head. I wasn't sure about the short handles, but I like how unobtrusive they are to use. Plus, the tension adjustment.

Great Tripod

I bought this tripod for use with a spotting scope, a chronograph and a camera. It came fully assembled and ready to go. I have used it in all 3 roles and it works better than expected. The next test is to take it on a hiking trip and see how it performs in difficult terrain.

Reliable and solid without breaking the bank

I use this tripod for outdoor landscape photography, macro, product shots and long exposure work and it's great for the money. It's very sturdy in construction, made from aluminium, and collapses down to a moderately portable size.

Durable; Great Features; Simple Controls

Bulky; Fiddly To Splay Legs

Solid as a rock.

Excellent and very solid. Not for your mountain back packer as it is a bit heavy. Very stable and so quick to setup at full height. Love it!