The LS3050 is an excellent general use 10-foot, 4-section light stand, with a 39-inch maximum footprint. This stand will hold any Paul C. Buff™ unit with lighter weight accessories such as umbrellas and the LiteMod™ system (this stand is not recommended for softbox or octabox use). The stand weighs a total of 4 pounds, and will hold up to 10 pounds, collapsing to 32.5 inches for travel.