I am overall very pleased with this product.
The pros:
- shafts and legs made of metal
- Handle and feet made of good rubber
- Stays in place (to a reasonable degree)
- Can adjust to any angle
- Aesthetically pleasing
The cons:
- Everything else is made of plastic
- Does not appear very sturdy
- A bit awkward to adjust in different positions
Overall, it is still a pretty good product. I would recommend it for bedroom or studio recording. If treated with care, it might last you a lifetime! For live applications, I would look elsewhere as I doubt this could take the abuse involved.