It has to be said that this company has got the right name, these Stands feel so strong and stable, I never have any concerns leaving my instruments standing on it.
I use mine for 3 Recorders - Tenor, Bass and Descant. And all 3 instruments fit a treat.
The 3 Spikes unscrew from the Bass of the Stand and then pushing in 2 buttons, allows 2 of the legs to fold in, making the base quite small and neat.
Assembly is easy, and once on the floor the stand is really stable.
I believe replacement spikes and different sized spikes are available so this gives the Hercules Stand the added advantage of being future proofed.
In my opinion a Great Stand.