All true, I've never looked at the Gitzo explorer in the flesh as the price is far more than I can even attempt to justify, especially when you have to add the cost of a head. I have the original Benbo Trecker, which is very like the Uniloc, and have never really got to terms with the way it works regards the turn one handle and everything is loosened. All too often everything ends up as a heap on the floor and my blood pressure through the roof!
Manfrotto do some nice light carbon fibres at a more reasonable price but
not as versatile. Its a case of body building and the Uniloc or a less versatile carbon fibre. There are also methods of carrying the tripod as along the lines of Manfrottos bucket backpack or quick action strap where the weight again goes on the back.
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