Light stands

[Unclemaxdesigns]

Howdy folks!

I am new to this forum and I have gotten my first question for you: I am considering to purchase three light stands for three flashes I intend to purchase very soon.
I have found an interesting light stand and found a term that I do not understand belonging to the specifications of the light stand: "sections"
It states that there are "four sections" per single light stand.
I would be most obliged if any of you could solve my confusion.

Thanking you in advance...

Respectfully yours,
Unclemaxdesigns

 

[tirediron]

"Four sections" refers to the number of riser segments the vertical portion of the stand has. Generally more segments or sections will make for a taller stand when extended, and/or a shorter one when retracted, BUT... it comes at the price of stability and strength. The fewer sections [generally] the stronger the stand will be.

 

[Derrel]

In general, on stands of 9 foot height or so, a FOUR-SECTION stand has an emphasis on portability--more, smaller sections make the overall collapsed height more conducive to carrying in a small bag or case. A three-section stand is normal in a 9 foot height stand. Two-section light stands are significantly longer when collapsed, and may be kind of a pain to carry if space is at a premium. The same holds true of tripods: two-section 'pods are often big, beefy affairs, three-section are normal, and four-section tripods are meant mostly for packing around.

 

[Unclemaxdesigns]

Those were two absolutely clear responses, thank you a lot for those!