“Tall and sturdy” is how the Silk Pro 700DX AMT Tripod with 3-Way Head was described to me. And, at a maximum height of 74.8", it is one of the taller tripods on the market. All three A.M.T. (aluminum, magnesium, titanium) legs sport foam pads and allow three-position angle adjustment. The blended metal legs offer a 40% strength gain over standard aluminum. The center column has a dual-lock system and is designed so that it cannot rotate accidently and it can be shortened for low-angle shooting. Most flip-locks have hex bolts that can be tightened if the locks loosen over time. This Slik has riveted flip-locks that cannot be adjusted, but the 700DX that I handled has been abused in the store for more than three years and the flip locks show no signs of being anything but tight. This is a very solid piece of kit, suitable for any photographer, and it has a 15-lb load capacity.