Very pleasant are the two rubberized handles on two legs that can not be equal to freeze off in the winter the finger when touched. Unfortunately, the stand has no small spikes on the bottom ends, but only a rubber coating.
By three freestanding legs can serve well the tripod. The adjustment of the legs is a short exercise to perform quickly. My initial doubts about the lack of stability due to the nonexistent Zwischenverstrebung has not materialized.
The unpleasant smell, describe the other reviewers here, I can not confirm. For me what the package neatly packed without unpleasant odor.
Therefore full buy recommendation for anyone looking for an entry-level stand. Up to small SLR tripod provides a secure grip.