LEOFOTOCarbon Monopod - Heavy Work - Weight Capacity: 20 kg - Max. Height: 170 cm (without Ball Head) - Four Extend Sections - MP-364C

have only used once but so far I'm happy. nicely made and sturdy.

sehr stabil und relativ leicht. Brauche meine Dreibein-Stativ nur noch für Table-Top-Aufnahmen. Unterwegs benutze ich nur noch das Einbein-Stativ

A great piece of gear all round. I use it with a 200-600mm lens and it’s rock solid. Adjusting the height is smooth and easy, no slippage or any locking issues even after being abused a bit. The rubber foot is lovely, but the included spiked foot is just fantastic for the trails, you can use the monopod as a walking stick if you are on the smaller side like myself. In general, Leofoto make some great stuff for awesome prices, so no surprise this is another great product.

I broke my aluminum monopod sliding down an embankment and figured I needed something a bit more rugged. This is solid. I don't know (and don't want to know) what it would take to damage this thing....Well, that last sentence got me curious. Here's what a quick Google search brought up:"Carbon fiber is five-times stronger than steel and twice as stiff. Though carbon fiber is stronger and stiffer than steel, it is lighter than steel; making it the ideal manufacturing material for many parts."And: "Carbon fiber is very strong and almost unbreakable."So now I'm thinking that this monopod actually could work as a hiking stick. Nice. I was going to baby it like seemingly everything else having to do with photography.The sections slide into each other flawlessly. There's zero wobble. The locking mechanisms hardly require any force. Be aware, though, that the large diameter makes this model one for people with big hands, in my estimation.The only little hiccup was not receiving the spike foot. It seems that that Leofoto is not including those anymore per the picture. However, customer service was phenomenal in making good. Thanks guys. I am indeed a happy camper.

Very nice. Will hold dsl camera and large lens easily. Will also make great walking stick