An ideal support for overhead illumination such as hair lighting, the 13' Combo Boom Stand from Studio Essentials is two supports in one. With the boom in vertical position, the stand rises to a maximum height of 13' and can handle loads up to 17.6 lb. With the 7' boom extended horizontally, it will hold up to 8.8 lb. Made of aluminum and stainless steel, the stand has a 41.5" footprint for stability and is spring-cushioned to gently lower your gear when making height adjustments. An empty counterweight bag is provided to balance the load.