Almost perfect product for only 50
Starting with what could be better:
1) The plastic in the support arms is clearly marginal. This could be made of forged aluminum and be almost as light, and much sturdier.
2) With a microphone mount on the top, you risk damaging the threads when deploying it the way they recommend (upside down, top on the floor)
3) The proper use of the "fourth foot" in the front and the optional angle device in the back are not well explained.
Those are merely suggestions to the manufacturer.
The rest is all good:
1) Although at 29 pounds, it's heavier than my previous very heavy Z-stand, the fact that it is carried as a single unit with about one dimension far outweighs the 30% weight penalty.
2) Wow, is this thing FAST to set up! You have to adjust keyboard heights the first time you use it, but then clamp them in place. After that, it's easy. Turn it upside down. Hold upright with one hand. With the other hand, pull one leg out while pressing on the release, then repeat for the other two legs. Give each leg a sharp rap on the end to click them in place. Turn it right side up, pop open the top, extract the two or four arms (depending on one or two keyboards) and snap them in place. Done. Very seriously, less than one minute.
3) FAR easier to carry than even the smallest Z-stand I've ever had, and even more so compared with X-stands. It sits on top of the bag for my 88-key piano across the back seat of the car, and is no longer than the piano.
4) Although you have to take a little care in positioning the three legs, once there, it's less wobbly than any X-stand I've had, and comparable to all but the best Z-stands.
Carrying bag is nice to have to avoid scratching it, and since it is between you and the audience, looks do count.
Mine is black, and I like that color because it does not draw attention away from the performers on the stage.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned