In article ss_disguised,
(Andrew MacPherson) wrote:

I don't have a lot of tripod/monopod experience, but I do know that the
cheap monopod I bought a few years ago turned out to be a poor investment.
The locks on the leg are nowhere near strong enough to allow me to lean on
it without one of the joints moving slightly... which sort of defeats the
whole point.

I know you're buying a guide to stability, not a walking stick to lean on,
but I'd certainly suggest making sure anything you buy will stand up to a
fair amount of pressure. That way you're unlikely to get any movement when
you're concentrating on your subject rather than your stance.

I have three high-end mnonopods.

My advice is - use a tripod.