I just would have thought that if they're happy to rate it at 7kg, my 1.5kg kit should be fine on it surely? Whilst I understand their ratings aren't gospel, they can't be (does maths) rating it over 4.5 times stronger/more stable than it is can they?

Conropl I'd be interested to know, for around £200, what tripod you'd recommend? Because everything I've found in my price range has rated at 7kg or less.