thanx for the insight ladz,
i will mainly be using it for my ( heavy ) 50-500 sigma, so want the most stable platform i can afford,
i also have the lowpro Nature Trekker AWII , so the 055 should fit ok on that,
i have looked at a few fluid video heads, but think the 322 would be better suited for my need , when set up for left hand control,
i test drove a 190 CL in jessops yesterday ( only one they had in stock ) and to be honest , it looked and felt like a nice tripod, however i think the 055 looks that bit better constructed, not taking anything away from the 190 tho,
MyPix
btw, as a pack i can get the 055 Pro B with 322RC2 head for £155 , good price---bad price ??