This is an <b>Impact Convertible Boom Arm/Light Stand. </b>As a light stand, it can support a small or medium light head to a height of 13' (4 m). Raise the second section completely, click, and it is a boom stand. <br>As a boom, it can hold a small light head to an extension of almost 3' from the center of the stand.<br>It is a reflector holder by means of its two clips, which can support an Impact, Flexfill, or Photoflex light disc as large as 60".<br>A hole at the end of the arm allows an optional counterweight to be hung, for greater stability.<b>Instructions for Using This Stand as a Boom</b><br/>1. Loosen the large long handle in the middle of the stand.<br>2. Loosen the top-most section of the stand. Pull that section all the way up.<br>3. Pull! - swing it horizontally  for the boom feature, and lock it for the desired setup.<br/><br/><br/><b>Minimum Height: </b>40" (102 cm)<br/><br/><b>Maximum Height: </b>13' (4 m) as light stand , 9 ft (2.7 M) as boom stand<br/><br/><b>Closed Length: </b>40" (102 cm)<br/><br/><b>Footprint Diameter: </b>36" (91 cm)<br/><br/><b>Weight: </b>6 lbs (2.7 kg)<br/><br/><b>Maximum Load: </b>5 lbs (2.3 kg) as light stand , 3 lbs (1.4 kg) as boom stand<br/><br/><b>Attachment Size: </b>5/8" stud<br/><br/><b>Accepts Wheels: </b>Yes<br/><br/><b>Air Cushioned: </b>No<br/><br/><b>Warranty: <b/> One Year  Manufacturer's Warranty