Working in the film industry, these stands are an absolute must have. You can't visit a "set" without seeing a bunch of these standing around. I opted for the detachable ones, as I sometimes have the "one man band" gigs, and don't really own a proper lighting van. Therefor these are a great solution. Take them apart, chuck them in the back of the car, and save some space! The only "complaint" I have is the locking mechanism of the feet. The screw sometimes get's undone while moving them on set. It's not really a "problem" but just something to be aware of. Other than that, highly recommended!