The Flashpoint 13' Blue Color Coded Pro Air Cushioned Light Stand is your ultimate, long-lasting light support tool. Durable and versatile, carefully crafted from the finest lightweight yet sturdy materials, this stand is composed of all the features you need. The distinct blue collar surrounding the main shaft, identifies and protects your support - makes it stand out from the crowd. The reversible 1/4""-20 and 3/8"" thread screw on a 5/8"" stud, perpendicular or horizontal mounting, large, easy to turn knobs, variable tension, sturdy legs, rubber tipped feet, and lightweight balance and firm stability - all combine to make this your perfect light stand. A Reversible 1/4""-20 or 3/8"" Screw on a 5/8"" Stud means that you can mount virtually any light, modifier, speedlight, or bracket to this stand. Perpendicular Mounting allows you to mount a light sideways off the stand, or to mount a speedlight sideways to get the maximum impact for vertical subjects. Large, easy to turn knobs prevent you from pinching fingers, give you a better grip, and allow you to lever more torque to tighten and loosen the stand sections, making it easier to raise, lower, and lock the stand. Variable tension allows you to loosen or tighten the sections incrementally, to safely raise and lower each section. Sturdy legs made of tubular aircraft grade aluminum will support a maximum load while keeping weight low, and have the perfect footprint to height ratio. Rubber tipped feet prevent sliding and shifting, as well as protecting expensive flooring and dampening vibrations. Lightweight balance and stability using high quality but lightweight materials ensures that transporting these rugged stands will not be a problem, and they will support the maximum possible weight with the minimum possible strain to your back..