Pros and Cons

This easel has had steady use since 2014 and, after heavy wood box/half-box easels, this is the one I always use outside and often in the studio.

I like the ease of setup, the adjustability, and the aluminum construction (less weight).

I do not like the movement while painting, and the plastic bits are vulnerable. There have been a few collapsed leg events as well.

On that note, the bottom cross bar broke recently (no idea of the cause). The Soltek company, apparently, is “between designs” and their website only touts the newest re-design…no link for customer service or contact.

Saved by a zip-tie.