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The lower the tripod is the more stable it should be, just use the upper sections first.

I know nothing about Leofoto but from their product guide they seem to know what they are doing. It seems like you have done research on them and if you feel good about it go with them. The brands I named are just some of the more popular the last time I was looking at a new tripod, which was several years ago. If you are really worried about the stability I know most of the youtube landscape photographers use the Really Right Stuff ones but they might still be out of budget but I haven't looked.

I don't use a leveling base but then again other than sunset shots once a week I rarely use any of my tripods.

Whatever way you go give us a review as someone is probably always looking for a new tripod.