NEEWER 79"/2m Stainless Steel Light Stand, Spring Cushioned Heavy Duty Photography Tripod Stand with 1/4” to 3/8” Universal Screw Adapter for Strobe, LED Video Light, Ring Light, Monolight, Softbox

I bought the 220cm model. With a stable leg configuration it reaches a few cm over 200; 202 or 203. Beyond that the legs move too close together as you raise the height and so it loses stability to hold anything substantial like a softbox and strobe. The only thing I'd put on it at that height is a single speedlite and no modifier.I reported this to the vendor and to be fair they have taken an interest. I've sent them photos of the stand at full 220cm extension and at its more usable configuration of about 200cm.At the same time as I ordered this 220cm model I ordered the Neewer 260cm model. That arrived within days. This one has taken weeks. The 260cm does genuinely reach 260 with the legs splayed to a stable distance. As well, I've read lots of comments about this 220cm model where the threads on the aluminium tightening screws strip, so I bought two M5 'wing knob nuts' (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B079DDL3HT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from Amazon to replace the ones that came with it. They are not as attractive and very small but they do the job perfectly well and remove the fear of failing at a critical moment.Having said all that, it works fine; the ceiling of my studio is at about 227cm so even at 200cm this stand is tall enough for use in there and with a 400 strobe and softbox on it it's plenty stable enough up to 200cm tall. While the legs are not much longer than those on a cheap lightstand (and a LOT shorter than the 260cm model) the pole is a lot more substantial and does not bend like the pole on my cheap lightstand does if elevated with a softbox and light on it.I'll probably keep it for the sake of 27 quid. Not worth the effort of returning it. However, the 260cm model is a lot more stable and solid; if you really do need to reach a genuine, usable 220 with modifiers and lights on board then I'd recommend paying the difference and opting for the 260cm model, which is also a lot more receptive to sand bags because of the longer legs. I'll likely get another one of those in due course.

I bought a stronger stand to support my fluourescent lights and the knobs which tighten each stage of the stand can get easily stripped. They all seemed to come in rusted to begin with! Horrible. Two of the three stands seem to be holding but the third stand has a stripped knob so no longer raises or tightens down stationary. Horrible. Still I didn't pay much for these pieces of crepe so I can't really complain too loud. Just annoys me that the minimal amount of effort was put into quality making these stands pure crepe. They are still better than those thin black pieces of crepe for sale on Amazon but still bad. I think you just can't expect much from cheapie light stands.

The stands are not 220cm as stated - the maximum height in normal way of using (legs wide apart) is less than 200cm.As the height was not as described, then I kept the stands in storage for almost a year until I found a usage for them. The first locking screw broke after the second time it was used. Another one broke after the fifth time.So, in conclusion - awful quality and not as described.On the positive side - the 290cm model seems to have better quality.

The light stand arrived quickly but was damaged. The top knob would not tighten and appeared to be doubled threaded. There were also a few dents in it and the top screw was missing. I have returned this product.

Arrived 5 mins ago, opened the box and the locking screws dont tighten rendering the item totally useless. Not what I expect for a single stand costing almost £30. Will definitely be demanding a refund

For the price was pleasantly surprised how good this tripod is. All metal construction, no cheap plastic parts.

The look and feel of the product is fantastic however on the very first shoot I did the locking screw became faulty. I managed to get by for a few more shoot but now it's completely gone! I'm now trying to see where I stand regarding a resund or replacement.

Thread went on one of the screws within a matter of months. Returned.