The two attributes about the tripod that was the most important to me was lightweight and sturdiness. I wanted something that I can use not only as a stationary setup, but also when I need to be on the move. Compared with other options out there (BOG Deathgrip, etc), this tripod is less than half the weight for less than half the price. I had doubts about the quality and capabilities, but the tripod worked great with my crossbow. It’s able to hold my Tenpoint Siege (~10#) steadily when not in use, and the ball function allows me to aim the crossbow in all directions by simply loosing a nob. Overall I’m very satisfied with this purchase and would highly recommend to other folks who are looking for a flexible hunting setup

The four section tripod can be folded to a compact shape and it is light weight. It comes with an excellent carrying bag. The flip lock are easy to operate and the tripod can be set up very quickly. The are no screws to compensate for the wear in the lock mechanism. Eventually it will get loose and will not hold the load securely. The question is how soon? Another missing feature is that there isn't any kind of screw or device to stop the tripod head from rotating while panning. If not tightened properly, the head will become loose. It feels like it is painted rather than anodized. If painted, it will get scratched easily. My concerns aside, it it a good tripod and will serve well as long as it lasts.

bought this tripod for two main reasons: (1) my old "Targus" brand tripod was falling apart, and (2) I wanted less shaky video when shooting with a telephoto lens. I specifically wanted a tripod that would allow me to easily pan in all directions somewhat smoothly. I know that ball heads are not designed to shoot video, but I figured I would give it a shot. This tripod is surprisingly good at delivering smooth video when panning using the ball head. This seems like a no-brainer, but I have also had much less trouble with motion blur when shooting at low shutter speeds (1/30-1/100), and panning is easy enough that I can use the tripod to take pictures of moving subjects without a problem. I have included a video of a Northern Waterthrush hopping around, looking for food, shot with this tripod. I did not use the separate panning feature of this tripod for panning; I only used the ball head. I use a Nikon D3200 with a vintage Nikkor 300mm f4.5 lens. This setup weighs about 4lb. Other than one occasion where one of the legs slipped a little (probably mostly due to me putting some of my weight on it), this tripod holds the weight well. I do not like leaving the camera on the tripod unattended as the ball head has a tendency to loosen up and allow the camera to fall into the downward position. The tripod is solid. The ball tension knob provides pretty good control of the drag on the ball. The flip locks for the legs are quite easy to operate. For me, this tripod was absolutely worth the ~$90 I paid for it. I'm happy!

Nicely built. Sturdy for a boom arm application with a small dslr. I'll buy another.

Great light weight tripod and monopod that's fantastic for vacation. For those shots that your phone just isn't quite good enough. Works especially well on uneven surfaces.

Would buy again. Love the ways I can use it and very easily adjust!

I liked this tripod because it very light weight and also has perfect height. The price is also good. Very friendly and beautiful look.

Great quality product, still did not brake.

This tripod is perfect! Stays still in windy weather, and perfect for a heavy camera. It’s compact and light to carry around.

This tripod is lightweight, compact, and comes with a nice carrying bag. I like the locking mechanisms to adjust the height of the tripod. It makes height adjustment really simple and secure. I have used other tripods with spinning lock mechanisms and was not a fan. It is a little on the shorter side but I knew that when purchasing and serves my purposes well. Anyway, I am happy with the quality and value of this tripod.