YOU CANNOT PURCHASE A BETTER QUALITY AIR CUSHIONED SET OF 8" LIGHT STANDS, ANYWHERE AT THIS PRICE. WE GUARANTEE IT. These are heavy duty lights that will hold strobes or continuous lights up to 16 lbs., extra wide footprint and sandbgs that keep stand from falling over. These 8" stands will give you years of service. Metal tube construction for extra heavy duty use, each stand is air cushioned for smooth and easy raising and lowering of each section. Black non-glare finish. Rubber tips on legs to prevent movement.