had selected 2 similar models of K&F Concept tripods (carbon fiber tripods and this one) and finally settled on this one and I like it...quite compact when folded, light weight (I don't think CF will be much lighter ) and pretty impressive when extended to the maximum. The preference for this model was given based on the function of the center bar, to lengthen it and turn it into a horizontal one (sometimes a pretty useful function) ... as cons: if you put all the legs (including the last thinnest) in the bottom 2 Fully extend leg lock positions it gets a little wobbly as it doesn't have bottom horizontal support bars (like umbrellas) but in both bottom positions you pull it in. You don't need to extend it unless you're a very tall basketball player because with only 2 larger section legs fully extended and center pole up and fully extended it goes over 6ft tall plus camera on top. Another "con" is that aluminum gets pretty cold quickly, especially in this freezing weather, and never try to lick it off :) As both "cons" apply to all similar tripods, this is not definitely a manufacturer's issue or the product quality, and if you use a tripod camera dolly, the stability problem is solved. As a suggestion, it would be great if it came with a spare camera mount adapter (the part that screws onto the bottom of the camera). So if you're either using 2 cameras, or using a camera with a regular and a long-range lens (in which case the lens is attached to the tripod), you should leave these adapters mounted on your gear and switch easily and quickly... Another design suggestion is , if some tripod manufacturers get a camera mount adapter designed to accept camera quick install screws (like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXTTMLU ), so you always need both the adapter and the screw can be attached to the camera. Those plate-like quick installs aren't as convenient as those little screws. All in all I am more than satisfied with this tripod. Value for money is definitely perfect considering similar tripods cost up to $400-900... and I'm waiting for my D850 and slightly warmer weather to go hunting for perfect sights... : ) And one more thing, It came with a carry case which is nice design, made of durable material and has light reflecting strips so you don't lose it at night :) I was thinking of carrying a tripod on my camera backpack but now thinking I am asking how to attach tripod bag to backpack :)