Promaster LS4 (N) Air Stand

Air cushioning really does its job—I’ve had cheaper stands collapse on me mid-gig, but this one locks solid every time. The aluminum body feels sturdy without being a chore to haul around.

This thing is way lighter than my old metal stands, but the aluminum feels solid enough when I hoist a softbox up. The air cushion worked exactly as promised during setup — no sudden crashes. Just a steady, controlled descent that made me feel a lot more confident about clipping everything in place.

Hauling this thing up a flight of stairs was way easier than I expected — the aluminum body really is that light. First gig with it, the air cushions in the risers caught every drop smoothly, so I didn’t have to babysit the fixture once.