In article , Nick Maclaren wrote:

equally importantly, it maintains its stability when on the top
and reaching forward to work.

I should have given some numbers. Mine loses essentially no sideways
stability, no matter how far you lean forward - though, if you move
the CoG more than 72cm forward (a LOT), you will fall flat on your
face. The tripod starts at 91% of mine, and loses c. 10% for every
8cm you move the CoG forward; even holding your hands out with a
heavy implement makes a significant difference, let alone leaning.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.