Super stable, with easy and very solid handling. All clutches are smooth and feel like they are built to last. The base is wide and heavy. Even with heavy microphones on a boom (SM7, large tube mics, etc.) it never feels like it is going to fall over. A truly top class piece of serious equipment. Not cheap - but you get what you pay for, and unlike cheap stands that cause endless hassle and often fall apart, this one is worth every penny.