If you are looking for a flip-lock-equipped carbon fiber tripod with a respectable 25-lb maximum load, check out the Oben CC-2381 with BE-126 ball head. A super-versatile center column allows for inverted shooting, or can be split into two sections to allow very low-angle shooting. To keep the two-section center column together, simply tighten the Allen screw when you don’t need the shorter column. The leg-angle locks are of similar design to Benro and Induro and work perfectly—holding the legs at three prescribed angles of 24, 55, and 80 degrees. The rubber feet retract to reveal spikes for anchoring your setup on softer ground. The unit comes with a padded bag and tool kit for keeping your rounded flip locks tight and shortening the center column.