After trying several, I have to say this is a very good tripod. It feels every sturdy and strong. The legs seem a bit stronger and thicker than others I tried (though just a bit heavier which I like because it makes it more stable). The twist locks on the legs are smooth and well made and lock/unlock easily. I love the leg angle adjustments. When you first open them (from the legs up compact mode) the locks click through each position and lock in. To unlock, you don't have to pull it out, adjust, push it back in. Just lever the lock open and move the leg. Quick, easy and secure.I actually used this to piece together a DIY tripod for my work with real estate photography. I've used a nice regular tripod for a long time but the problem is that I have to fold up a leg or two every time I move in a room, go through a doorway, etc. Plus, it was hard to get in corners, etc. So, with this one, I got what ended up being a bit smaller, but very sturdy tripod, took off the head and put on what is a great monopod, then put the head on that. What it gives me is like a super center column tripod. I set this tripod in the second leg angle position and then the monopod is like a super center column. This gives me quit a bit of versatility with height and leg configuration. This tripod, with a great Kingjue Professional 5-section Twist Lock Monopod (which I also reviewed) and a pistol grip head, and I now have the perfect real estate mono/tripod tool.