I've been using it for a month. At first I was skeptical whether it could compete with name brand tripods. But the reviews and the height of the tripod encouraged me to buy it. Has been used on the beach, in water, snow and ice and has served its purpose well. The ice picks on the tripod base, which appear when the rubber feet are screwed in, have proven themselves on ice. Saltwater and beach use haven't harmed the tripod so far. The legs are still free to move and no signs of corrosion are visible. When fully extended, it is no longer as stable. Then you should buy a branded product that is significantly heavier and more expensive. The spherical ball joint, which is easily adjusted, is very practical. Ground level photography is also a useful tool. it's very fast with a 180' rotation of the legs, possible. However, these are then not arranged! To do this, the central rod should be loosened and repositioned once. Which isn't too complicated for me! The bag is also useful for easy transport. With a length of approximately 51 cm and a diameter of approximately 14 cm, the size of the bag is not that small. The total weight is then approximately 1.8 kg. It can also be difficult for long distances. You should be aware of this if you have a camera backpack or something similar with you! However, it is quite respectable for a tripod of this size.