Hi all
I currently own a Manfrotto 190X PROB which has served me well

my recent purchase of a 300 F2.8 IS has highlighted the need for a more substantial tripod
on which I intend to mount a gimbal type head

based on the 190's quality and function, I'm looking at the 055 models because of their greater weight bearing capabilities

I like the leg clamp lock of the MF legs rather than the twist type of others although this isn't imperitive

could anyone recommend other brands could I look at with a similar load bearing capacity, (8kg's) & height to the 055

Cheers