After my bad luck with the Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ tripod I decided to go with a safe choice.
REVIEW: Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB100 tripod
Recently I decided to replace my two old tripods.
My choice became the freshly released, TIPA 2017 awarded Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB100. This is the aluminium version with ball head.