Extremely disappointed. The mechanism for releasing the legs is so poorly designed that if they are loosened as little as possible, the handle and washer will fall apart, resulting in bits and pieces flying everywhere. Then, in five minutes, one of the legs literally bent just trying to fully seat everything. Plastic splinters rained down. I bought the heavy version thinking it would be more premium. If you're looking for a simple and easy-to-use, durable lighting stand, this isn't it.