I was expecting this to be solid and I was not disappointed. Though there is a couple of things I noticed from the first inspection which I hope will not become an issue when shooting. When the legs are fully extended there is a little bit of play from the bottom legs which may end up bending the bottom legs over time (something to watch out for). This should not be an issue as I will be placing a mark 4" up from full extension of the bottom legs and extending to here. If you are buying for the full 72" just be aware that when at its max it may be susceptible to a bend or damage. There is a 3.75" extension bracket that comes with so probably best to use this when max height is required!The mono leg that separates from the tripod could become an issue as you must remove the ball head completely and fix it on the mono. If you are hard pressed for timing this will be an issue, a spare ball head might be worth getting if this is the case.The ball head is really good to work with though another thing I will say is the horizontal extension has a little bit of a wobble in it. When everything is locked up and vertical it is solid! A really excellent tripod overall. Would highly recommend. Taken from experience: a cheap tripod will disappoint.... This is nearly double that of the cheaper brands but it will keep its value for sure!Edit: Missing the shoulder strap off the carry bag. Emailed support who very promptly replied and sent the strap out at no extra charge. Best customer service I have had in a long time, no messing about.