Great selfie stick. I'm so used to old school DSLRs, traditional tripods, heavy equipments etc. It's nice that phones are taking better and better pics & videos. Naturally, everything else gets lighter too, like this tripod, selfie stick. Step on the leg, and extend the center column with one hand. No locks to deal with. Very convenient, especially when you're trying to adjust for different angles quickly. The tripod legs extend with a nifty little knob at the bottom. It doesn't have locking legs, but it doesn't necessarily need one. Also, this does raise to 69" as described, which is REALLY high for such a lightweight thing. Good for those drone-like shots using a long stick. Although the tripod is somewhat narrow for full length extension, it does work at full height if you're secure about where you're shooting (eg. not too crowded; short clips where you're near; etc).I also have the MagSafe version, which is convenient for quick mounting and rotating. If you like a more secure fit, this one will hold on to your phone better with the spring clamp.Overall, the good value comes with ease of use, and quick adjustments on the fly for quicker shots.