This is designed for amateurs and beginners, without sacrificing build quality and functions.

The tripod is made entirely of metal, with the exception of the levers to extend the legs, which are made of plastic. The ball head is of excellent workmanship: it has three knobs to adjust panning, rotation of the ball and to tighten the quick-release plate, to be screwed to the camera body.
It is equipped with a spirit level, hook to hang a weight (the backpack for example) and increase stability, reversible central part (to be able to take pictures at ground level).
The presence of all these features (very useful, especially the hook) and the good build quality (used at 0 degrees and in very strong wind, performed very well, even if I only had to extend two out of three sections to increase stability ) make it a very attractive tripod.

Now the flaws:
The panning, while being fluid, is "hard" and you risk unscrewing the entire head instead of rotating it as it should. I recommend tightening your head as much as possible.

At the price at which it is sold, it is difficult to ask for more. I am very satisfied with the purchase even if you have to accept the fact that it is not a professional item. Time will tell if it is a "only" good product or an excellent product, so I will upgrade to 5 stars if it can withstand the hardships I put it through!

UPDATE after almost 3 months of use: it still works perfectly, I have used it in the most diverse environments (even in the snow) and it has not given any problems. I change the rating from 4 to 5 stars, this tripod is a great buy.