These stands are an excellent compromise between strength and stability on the one hand and portability on the other. Ideal for a modest and easily portable lighting rig. They're reassuringly solid, with a broader footprint than many stands of a similar design. They extend to around 3m, so great if you have them on stage, but still a good height if they need to go on the floor beside a 30-60cm high stage. Build quality is good! Coupled with the Gravity 1.2m universal T bar (surprised that Thomann doesn't stock these), they're ideal for raising 4 PAR/flat PAR lanterns, or similar, safely, without being overspecified and unnecessarily heavy. Packing down to only 125cm long, they'll easily fit into all but the smallest vehicles.