It's lightweight yet sturdy, but most important, it can extend from low height for seated use to a tall height for standing use. I bought it for my LP Compact Conga (11" size) and it's perfect for this.
This stand is a must have if you're going to practice snare rudiments while standing. I'm 6'2" and I can get this stand up high enough to play and still have more room to adjust higher if needed. The basket adjust from a 14" snare, all the way to my 6" vic firth pad, and 7" moongel pad. You don't have to sacrifice playing technique anymore to compensate for a flimsy stand.