As an amateur photographer myself, (and I mean very amateur..lol) I find it amazing how finding the perfect balance between all these tripod requirements seems like an impossible mission.

It really brings to light how the gear we use is a constant compromise between practicality and performance.

Your breakdown of what "Photo Andy," "Traveller Andy," and "Video Andy" need makes me realize how one size rarely fits all when it comes to tripods.

I’m curious to see how this setup performs in real-world conditions, sounds like you might have finally found the elusive sweet spot!

Thanks for sharing!