This stand is great. It is manufactured to resist touring and intense gigs, and it really does. The stand is very easy to adjust and can be really sensitive if you need it to be. It folds up very nicely and has a small footprint in your drum-setup.
Also, I really like the clutch that's included with this stand. You can set up or switch hi hats very fast and the clutch is also easily adjustable.
The footboard is sturdy and the lever mechanism is very smooth and responsive. If you prefer a chain mechanism, I understand that this lever mechanism needs some getting used to. I didn't have much struggles with it, though.
Overall, I'm a big fan of this Hi Hat Stand, and have yet not found any downsides of this purchase.