It's such a shame

A friend had lent me to try her Slik Sprint Mini and I was thrilled by the processing, the stability and the low weight and pack size. Then I had ordered this model.
Your model is apparently but the predecessor to the model offered here, because the processing has changed dramatically. The stable leg segments have been replaced by fluttery 08/15 aluminum segments. This tripod has lost the very good stability.
The feet have a different shape and no spikes, a pity because the have been very handy in the field. For this version now has the plastic handles that were missing the predecessor.

I think it's a real shame that this is a very good product was broken saved through changes to the material. I would also like to pay for the previous version a little more if higher material costs were the reason for the change, but so ...
I sent the tripod back.