This is my very first shark. I have had Kenmore, Bissell, Dirt Devil, Hoover, Dyson and Oreck vacuums in my life and have always looked for the perfect one. Canister vacuums have always worked best for me when using attachments like rags and crevice tools, but stands are more effective on floors and carpets. The equipment is almost as good as that of the canister. And with an extended reach of 12 feet, it's easy to reach the ceiling (an acceptable height) when using a tube attached to a fully…