I tested the tripod well before making this assessment and I have to tell you that in my case it was a magnificent purchase. The tripod is as seen and described in the photos, a wonder I can not say anything negative about it. It is strong, resistant and pleasant to the touch and gives you that confidence from the first moment you hold it in your hands that it is not a tripod that can give you a scare. I think that with a tripod you can't play it knowing that your camera is on top either because of a shaky photo or because it falls to the ground. Good construction materials, the threads to extend the legs go well as well as the joints, it is not noticeable that it scratches any metal or anything, everything is perfect.

The ball joint and the shoe very well also remain fixed in my case, I don't carry a lot of weight either, but it is no less important for that.
The kneecap comes with a velvet cover to protect it, the entire tripod in a quality plastic bag wrapped and a shoulder bag type backpack with its handles and strap of very good quality and resistant, by the way the zippers are somewhat large and quality not small as in other covers that give a worse impression.

On the weight then, it is already a personal matter. It is not too heavy for me as it seems. I also have to say that I did not walk all day, but I also do not notice that it weighs a lot, you have to bear in mind that if you want a tripod with stability and that it is safe, something more than a tripod of some characteristics has to happen different or especially light as tripods intended for travel.

The removable leg I did not test but I imagine it worked perfectly. I hope my opinion will serve you and all this is under my criteria and my experience with this tripod.

I would recommend the purchase 100%