Initially didn't like the tripod base of this Selfie Stick, with the magnetic self-close legs being too strong and staying closed. But upon playing around with the stick, I found out a far easier way to release the legs, with far less force required than depicted in product photos of dropping the whole stick against the ground. And honestly, you really wouldn't want to smash anything against the ground with your phone attached!The trick? Slightly push as you clock-wise twist. The triangle notch at the bottom actually twists slightly and releases the legs extremely smoothly this way! Opening the legs will reveal the highly adjustable pivot/rotatable camera holder, assuming it was in closed form. Closing the legs is as simple as pulling up the stick somewhat quickly. Very simple process.Amazing max reach of ~69" considering the compact form it starts out with, though it does get shaky at that stretch and risk toppling over. Nice addition of Bluetooth remote, easily storable right on the stick's leg. Cold shoe at top is another nice touch making attaching additional devices possible.Overall very impressed with the convenience of that twist-and-open legs(although seemingly hidden in plain sight and could help with being more prominently mentioned).The big thing lacking, all considered, is the absence of a 1/4" threading. I mean, if there's space for a cold shoe, a 1/4" makes far more sense and more universal in compatibility in my opinion. And I might have liked a bigger padding/different angle on the three legs, as well as padding on the triangle notch that's entirely unprotected despite being expected to be smashed against the ground.