This tripod is made of lightweight aluminum, which is equipped with a comfortable grip, black matte paint. It is 820 g in weight, easy to carry with a wrist strap and stow the pack size of 55 cm in each backpack. With the help of sturdy plastic hinges can be pushed together, the telescopic tube adjusted to a maximum of 170 cm and fix with a few simple steps easily at the desired height. With the enclosed Allen screws of the fixing brackets can be adjusted. The top is covered with a Einbeinende voluminous foam rubber layer, which facilitates the use in eishalten temperatures or the touch pleasantly with sweaty hands. The lower Einbeinende is provided with a rubber Proppen who promises a firm stand, as well as light level Corrections participates quickly. In the hollow end of the supporting leg delicate feet are hidden: loosen the thumbscrew that fold out legs, fix screw and the newly deployed Y brings the monopod to a halt. Depending on the surface and weight of the camera, the tripod is more or less safe. The mounting screws allow the direct screwing of the camera or of the ball head. All in all, a robust, aesthetically-designed accessories. Time will tell whether traces are quickly recognizable and impair the function. But the 10-year warranty that applies to the registration by the manufacturer makes as good hope!