My First Tripod. Recommendations please.

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Hmm, the Vanguard is 200g heavier, and 6cm longer when folded, but that gives it an extra 2kg in rated max. load and 19cm extra height.

Would be interested to know how much of that extra height is with the centre column extended, but I can't find that easily. (I do know the 190XPROB has a shortish centre column though).

AND typical, there're no direct comparisons...