Great for beginners, and light/occassional use. Features improved welt design, braced, steel tripod base. Easy set-up and take-down. Telescoping crossbar will not pull apart. Non-skid tips on tripod legs. Extra secure lock button to adjust columns to various heights. Columns are silver finish aluminum, with satin finish aluminum crossbar. Black enameled steel tripod and braces with white rubber tips on tripod legs. Adjusts from 4'3" to 8'4" high. Crossbar adjusts from 5'3" to 9'6" wide. Oversize shipping. Drop ship- takes additional 1-2 days to process.