I bought a pair of those for recording of choir/orchestra in AB setup. That's what I use them for mostly, though all kinds of uses have come by ...
This stand is more expensive than many others, but there is a good reason for that. They are sturdy, stable, reliable.
Most of the time I use them with the boom completely extended upwards, in line with the bottom part. This results in a total height of +/-3m. I never hesitate to put even quite expensive microphones on it. It's just very stable.
Pros:
- Very reliable
- Stable
- Heavy (which is needed to balance heavier microphones)
- The rotation clutch is a bit special but makes it sturdier than a standard mic stand. The boom never came down even with heavier mic's
Cons:
- The price (though worth it for this kind of product)