I've had a number of snare stands in the past and this is by far the best. The air-lift is a great feature. No more fumbling around in the dark in the inaccessible space under the snare. The well designed offset comfortably allows for a double pedal. The only downside is that the stand is pretty heavy, but that's only an issue if you are moving it regularly. The weight is a small price to pay for such a sturdy stand.