I bought a 055CXPro4 not long ago Graham - much lighter than the alumium 3 section 055 I used to use, packs more compactly and is a little taller fuller extended too. Same flexibility of leg spread as the older 055's. It does have an attachment for a strap on the base plate, though it is a plastic fitting. There is also a hook as part of the base plate, which came in useful when attaching my camera bag to the tripod for a bit more weight in strong winds this week.
So far, very satisfied with it.
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