I always have trusted Pearl hardware as in my opinion they make the most stable cymbal stands, including this hi-hat stand. Stable, rotating legs, long, wide footplate, great mechanism - responds to every movement. The one thing I like about Pearl hardware the most - is the screws, they are easy to operate, have a tight grip and have never gotten stuck for me.
The only minus would be the clutch that tends to unscrew when playing the hi-hat open for a longer time, but that can be easily fixed if You screw it a little tighter, depends on Your style.
Overall, a great buy, for this price it's the best hi-hat stand You can get.