I bought this for when i go travelling, and honestly i will probably not bring it, its heavy alright but then thats what make's it durable, i am a heavy hitter when using a djembe so it works perfectly for me, the stand has a recommended limit for the legs to go, this is grand for the average sized person but not for a taller person over 6 feet, i used it standing and while sitting on a high bar stool and i had to raise it passed the maximum recommended limit.
overall I am glad i bought it, it is perfect for what i use it for both a djembe and also a conga at times, it is quick to set up and does fold away nicely.
If i was Pearl i would consider making this a bit lighter for those who travel and need to keep weight down in the airports and also extending the legs for taller people
