The Gorillapod met my expectations according to the description, up to a point: the shoe with the tripod screw wobbles disgusting in the engaged state. This is not as dramatic at a GoPro, but if one uses the Mini Tripod time for a camera, then one would expect that the camera still on the tripod. To put an end to Gelotter I glued in the middle of the tripod shoe (or 2) strips Isoliertape. Thus, the thing still leaves a decent and out and keeps you silent. Against the wobble of the level in its holder, I have done nothing feels fragile, might fall apart sometimes, I also do not need really. The basic construction of the ball joints is simple but smart and versatile. Big tripods I leave now home mostly.