I have yet to take the tripod out in the field, just used it out in the backyard but it's definitely what I was looking for. I'm moving on from an older Induro, the legs wouldn't stay locked. This caused a broken lens issue on my last trip to Moab. Based on what I've experienced so far, I don't need to worry about the Leofoto. This thing is a tank, solid and very well built. Can't want for my next trip out.