I was looking to replace an old monopod which I had broken (as a result of my stupidity). I did a lot or research and had a lot of demands for the price I was willing to pay. This monopod fit all of my requirements well within the price I was willing to pay. I regularly place a Nikon D800 on it with a Nikon 200 - 500 MM lens. Without a doubt that is a relatively heavy load for most monopods in this price range. This Manfroto monopod has handled the load several times now with no issues. I flexes very little with that load and provides the mobility and support I was looking for.

Manfrotto - Element 59" Monopod - Red--was a best buy at Best Buy! Even though we had to explain a few times what a "monopod" is, the store employees came through, found the one we wanted and it's great. A must for anyone with a large camera lens.

I had been wanting a monopod for my DSLR, and I finally decided to get one. This version works well. The only thing keeping it from being 5 stars is there are too many twists to extend it fully.

I AM USING IT NOW WITH 2 DIFFERENT HEADS... A BALLHEAD FOR DSLR AND ANOTHER CLAMP ON TOP FOR VIDEO CAMCORDER...SWITCHING OUT AS NEEDED..PRETTY SOLID WHILE LIGHT..LOVE THE LOCKING MECHANISM

Verey happy with this purchase. Very light, but still very stable. Will be taking this on a upcoming trip to photograph bears and orca in Canada. Will be perfect lightweight support when we’re hiking through the woods and shooting from kayaks.

It came with the stick only, all accessories sold individually, and is expensive. Not as light as it should be, I have a 25 years old monopod come with all parts including the tripod attachement in about the same weight.

Will have to see how it holds up over time but appears to be well made and sturdy for a monopod. Not as light as the carbon fiber options but far more reasonable in price.

I only used once so far. I gave it 4 stars as I found it a little hard to lock in place. since its my first monopod and since I didnt practice ahead of needing to use it, there may have been user fault/error on my part.