The Odyssey LTMTS1-PRO lighting truss system is safer to use than cable-based systems. Full cranking height reaches 8-1/2" and can handle evenly spread lighting equipment up to 200 lbs. 10" span. The truss system holds up to 8 lights.Internal gear system is safer than cable-based systems 10" span Full height of 8-1/2" Handles an evenly spread load of 200 lbs. Truss system holds up to 8 lights