[3] The mechanism is great, it is really more easy to operate than tripods with various locks

[Carbon Fiber] That tripod is a great quality piece of equipment, I love it! Super well made and lightweight, perfect for location jobs with a Manfrotto head.

[Carbon Fiber] I've read a lot review before buying this tripod and some of them were complaining about flimsy legs, and stuck rods. Well, maybe they had a bad batch, because this tripod is amazing. It's not really heavy, and it's sturdy and well made. For the price that's amazing. If you throw like 65 pounds or more on it and you get it to full height, then yeah, this is not the right tripod and the problems mentioned might appear.

[3] These are my favorite sticks in the world. I love the quick clamps and two stages. I use them with my Oconnor 1030, which is my favorite fluid head in the world. They're slightly heavier than the carbon fiber version, but I enjoy the peace of mind knowing that they're not going to break if they ever get crushed by another heavy piece of equipment. I'm sure I'll be using them 25 years from now with no problem.

[Carbon Fiber] Ordered these legs as a Manfrotto replacement and with the originals were as stout as these. Highly recommend.

[Flip Lock] Strong stable bowl tripod that fits into carry on. The spec is that the folded length is 19.5 inches. Fits perfectly. Had no vibration with 70-200mm lens with 2x extender, in windy conditions. I had the legs spread to 60 degrees, and had zero concern that the 30 mph wind gusts would tip it over. The bag that came with it is overkill. It is 3 feet long, and wasn't designed for this tripod. My use case is video of mountain wildlife. It handles it.

[Carbon Fiber] Purchased these sticks in Feb 2022 along with the CX10 head. Great range in height. Very stiff at any setting. Love getting a 100mm set of sticks for less than 6 pounds. A little awkward raising the height with camera attached. I extend the bottom sections first almost all the way... then it is easier to do adjustments on the top section without bending down too much or holding the tripod low with risk of camera tip. If a large change is needed, it is easy to pop off the camera with the side load plate of the CX head, adjust and pop it back on. I considered the flow tech system for adjustability... but the 75mm Vinten or Sachtler were as much as the 100mm Miller. The 100 mm flow tech was almost double. I love not needing a spreader. Remarkably stable sticks... and there is just something about a pan with a 100mm head that can't be accomplished with a 75mm.

[Flip Lock] Happy with the quick and easy setup. Easy to jump from location to location and alter the height with the single lock on each leg. The mid-level spreader also adjusts and alters the footprint. I paired this with the Manfrotto 504HD and am very happy with the whole package!

[Carbon Fiber] I've owned 4 of these for almost 2 years now and have put them through some pretty strenuous shoots and have had no problems. I was super skeptical when making the decision to buy and have not regretted it. These are every bit the head and sticks Sachtler systems are at half the price (no offense Sachtler, I love you too). I have put full size broadcast cameras with 40x barrel lens rigs on them with no compromise in stability, smoothness and support. Same with larger (17) prompter systems. Comfortable spring settings, pan and tilt tension...easy leveling, stable arms, smooth plate slide adjustment, extra bolt storage, solid locks on the leg stages...I'm completely satisfied with them.

[150 mm Bowl] Took a chance on these legs because of the weight capacity needed for a jib that we sometimes use (Seven Jib Compact XL). Never had legs without spreaders, so this was outside the box for me. So far these legs have been fantastic. The weight support is phenomenal and the number of ways you can contort the legs, thanks to no spreaders, makes them so much more versatile than other tripod legs. The icing on the cake is how short they collapse and how low to the ground you can get your shot. The cherry on top is how light they are with the carbon fiber. Used two of these on 4 week long shoots and so far they've exceed expectations.