Review on SLIK Pro 700 DX Tripod: Titanium with 700DX 3-Way Pan-and-Tilt Head – Ultimate Stability for Professional Photography by Darryl Blumenthal

Yes, it's a really good tripod. Very durable. I don't understand why people complain about the weight. With a small fluid head mounted in the included tripod bag, the total weight is 7.5 pounds. I see old women walking up the hills with 5-10 pounds of bottled water every day. What are you complaining about? My god, a little practice never hurts. I just received my tripod and it had a nylon pouch inside. Many reviews have claimed that the bag is only big enough to fill a tripod and nothing else. It is not true. It fits a tripod and attached posable head with an additional 4 to 5 inches of room for a much larger head or other items. I don't want to have to unscrew the two swivel knobs first. The height is also higher than expected. With the center stick fully extended, my Canon G40 camcorder's eye level is about 6 feet! That's right. I'm 6'5" and that's taller than my head. This is great for select sporting events when your tripod is behind others. Since mine is nearly 2 feet taller than most tripods, the setup doesn't get in the way behind other tripods. My only complaint is that there is no pocket holster at the bottom of the B-pillar to hang your camera bag.This is because the center post can be removed, split in two and reinserted upside down for very low camera angles.I wish still, he would have a catch. I can shape it.