[Twist Lock] Lightweight and works really well for our live video webcasts.

[Twist Lock] Have 4 manfrotto tripods since 2009

[Twist Lock] I use with 300/2.8 and extender...with Jotul Jr. 3 head

[5.35 lb] I purchased the Algonquin tripod two months ago prior to a trip to Utah, California, and Wyoming. We photographed in Rocky Mountain NP, Arches, Natural Bridges, Antelope Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Seqouia, Yosemite (got rained out), Death Valley, and Yellowstone. I had the chance to use the tripod at home for two weeks prior to the trip. All features of the tripod worked flawlessly. I bought a Really Right Stuff leveling head to use with the Mark IV gimbal head which I had also purchased from Jobu. On the trip, which lasted five weeks I took many land scapes, panoramas, and wild life images. I put some indexing marks on the gimbal head and was able to take double row panoramas. I used a nodal bar an could mount my camera on the gimbal head with a short lens. I used a Canon MarkIII with a 24-70 2.8, 24-105 and a 100-400. I was able to easily set up for photos and the tripod and gimbal head were extremely stable and adaptable to all situations. I used the set up in Bryce in four inches of snow, Death Valley at over 105 degrees and in Yosemite in fog and rain. All of the equipment functioned flawlessly. The locks on the tripod were very secure and never slipped in any way. At one time after an 18 mile combination mountain bike ride and hike (tripod in a backpack) to photograph the Wahweep Hoodoos. I did get some sand in the tripod legs. Afterwards I was able to easily diasemble the locks and clean the sand from the legs. The gimbal head was extremely smooth and locked up tightly. The Really Right Stuff leveling head made leveling the gimbal head a snap. The tripod was extremely stable and my images turned out very well. Everywhere I went the tripod and gimbal head attracted attention from fellow photographers. All were greatly impressed with the quality and performance of the tripod and gimbal head. I would highly recommend this set up to anyone using either short or long lens setups.

[3/8"-16 Male] Upgraded from an old Manfrotto, and I absolutely love this one! It has a great feel to it, the release joints are easy to use, yet super secure. 10/10 recommend to anyone if it's within your budget!

[3/8"-16 Male] This tripod is light to carry and solid in the wind. It's exactly what I needed for my spotting scope. I added a bit of padding for my shoulder and am enjoying it a lot. A big improvement from my old aluminum one.

[Yes] Just using it now in Yellowstone and easy to set up and doesn't move when placed. Like it so far.

[30 x 5.3 x 2.1"] I have been using the Jobu Algonquin carbon fiber tripod and HD4 gimbal head since Jan 2015. The combination provides exceptional stability, strength, and rigidity for my Canon 500 f/4 prime lens and 7D Mark II. The results are phenomenal and I am completely satisfied with the performance. The large rotating locks make leg adjustments fast and easy, even when wearing thick winter gloves. The carbon fiber legs provide excellent stability with minimum weight, and will support up to 66 lbs! I highly recommend this tripod for any serious photographer who needs to support 400 mm to 600 mm pro lenses in the field mounted to pro bodies, and carry them over the shoulder all day.

[3/8"-16 Male] Purchased for a gifted professional bird photographer. When it arrived I was just a tinge jealous, but being a shorter guy that likes a tripod that fits in a small bag this would not fit my needs. Nonetheless it impressed me as rock solid, very easy lock and unlock with the twist action, beautifully crafted and an ideal tripod for a 500 mm lens used in bird photography. Bought this brand because of great luck with the same brand of gimbal head purchased.

[Twist Lock] The Jobu Algonquin tripod is worthy of a great review. What strikes me more than anything is the simplicity of the design and features, which equates to reliability and ease of use in the field. There is nothing on this tripod that is superfluous, but there is everything that you absolutely require of a good tripod. I am fortunate to have found this tripod because it provides me with the confidence to take it with me into wilderness areas where it gets abused more (by packing it in), and has to handle wind, weather, and rough terrain. Even though Jobu themselves say that it is not a back country tripod because it is too heavy and bulky, I have come to learn that it is not a problem to carry a 4 pound tripod vs a 2 or 3 pound tripod - a little extra weight will not break my back, and the quality of photos, along with the reliability, is of unquestioned value. I have been able to use other expensive, high quality tripods, but easily, and happily, settled on the Jubo design. I fully agree with all the other reviewers that this is an outstanding tripod, and when compared to the other leading tripod manufacturers, is a fantastic value.