P H O T O G R A P H Y, Really Tripods: Aluminium Or Carbon?

[gl556tr]

My old aluminium tripod is getting loose at the joints. So a replacement is very much on the cards.
Now that carbon-fibre(?) tripods are available, I wonder whether, apart from their being more pricey, there are any hidden disadvantages in this material for tripods. Their obvious advantage is little weight. I am inclined to go for this.
Can anybody offer any information in this regard?
Thank you.

[Buenchico]

http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photo-accessories/advantages-of-a-carbon-fiber-tripod.html

[kvalidir]

Most of the tripods that we use for our Black Magic Ursas or Red Epics are carbon fibre because otherwise the combined weight of the cameras- which weigh a ton- and the tripods would be unworkable. Can't say I've heard any of the ops or techboys moaning about them.