This is not really a review - I'm just going to spew my two cents on this thing since I couldn't find much information out there before I bought it.
The good:
- As sturdy and heavy as a ten ton truck.
- Swivelling 2 legged tripod ensures zero slippage. Heck, I've used it to prevent my left double bass pedal from moving too.
- The tension can easily be adjusted by turning the tension dial under the hihat.
- The included SGC200C drop clutch is an awesome bonus, although I can't use it with my Roland VH-11 hihat.
The OK:
- The response is smooth and barely noticeable. It also feels quite different from playing on a normal hi-hat stand.
- I didn't mess around much with the footboard settings, but it's product description claims it is super adjustable. You might need a B.Pd (Bachelors of Pedalboards) to work it all out though.
The bad
- The shaft is pretty long [insert sexual pun here], so it requires a lot of clearance space under the hihat (at least 50cm).
- The stand is as transportable as an elephant. The cable is not flexible enough to be curled up tightly, and the pedal is a very awkward shape. Don't expect to find any carrying cases to fit it nicely.
- It doesn't come with mounting gear either, so be prepared to shell out an additional $25 for a clamp.
All in all, I have no major complaints. As far as price goes, this is one of the cheapest Remote HH stands around, so its definitely worth a look.
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