After Manfrotto is indeed quite hyped in general, I expected a lot. Generally, you can evaluate it as a good product.
The comparison with the minimal favorable LS12 but it loses amazingly clear. Much shakier, more plastic, less overall height and poorer facilities. The LS12 recorded only a slightly larger weight and pack size. Both are air-damped. The Manfrotto's something too sluggish for my taste when pulled in and out, but that everyone sees certainly different.
