It can be your walking stick (handle a little big anyway) as you adjust to your height, it is heavy enough to ensure good stability and associated with good ball Manfrotto (234RC kneecap), you have a portable device for pictures that need some stability but does not require a tripod.
The only negative is the small rubber protection from the point that the use misbehaves, especially if you use the monopod as a walking stick ... I lost my first ride ..
if you're like me, it will cost about 10 euros and you must order the "manfrotto r440-58 foot Neotec monopod to 685b" Maintnant ... I'm used to fire protection when I'm outside - there is a solid tip if you screw the small ball joint - and to deliver it on land "to protect."