When i decided to buy a snare stand, i know it would be Yamaha, because they use really high quality metal, and screws never spoiling.
This is very important, when your kit is not stationary.
Next step, i compared prices, and decide to buy SS 950, because it's level adjustment construction. Very few stages are 100% horizontal, and sometimes there is no stage at all. And the only helper, is level adjustment ball. Also you can put a tom on it, and adjust it any degree, you want.
But the most comfortable thing, is this stand consist of 2 parts, which means, that you can carry it in you bag, or even in cymbal bag.
Yes, I paid a little more, but I get a lifetime stand, which is compact and very useful for any event I play.