[nightshade]

I have a trekker one,the ball and socket head leaves something to be desired
on this early model,but for getting a steady platform from ground level to six feet high it is difficult to beat (there is a rival produced by people that left
benbow which is supposed to be better)
The legs are a knack,the dealer handed it to me with a smirk expecting me to fail, but if you keep the leg clamp just tight enough, place the legs tighten up then extend it has not let me down yet
The best trick is to put two legs on a wall or tree trunk with the other on the floor swivel the centre section so you can put the camera between the two legs,this is more difficult to explain than I thought,it is a lot simpler than people would have it, I love it it is so versatile and solid
Look on e-bay they often have good examples there,but definitely have a go
at your dealers get them to explain it have a go yourself hands on,Ithink you
will love it