Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi7475 View Post
>> Because they are. I have 5 Ries heads. Won’t buy a copy or a Phillips camera copy either!

Good for you. Other's mileage may vary.
I'd find the whole complaining about 'copying' a little less hypocritical if there was some acknowledgement of how many companies in the USA have ripped off Arca-Swiss' dovetail QR plate design over the last 20 years.

And Phillips gave his blessing to those following his ideas of camera design.