1st stand lasted 1 year 11 mos

This is the 2nd stand purchased & we hope to get more than 1 year and 11 mos. out of this one. The photo is of the 1st one & my husband & I were in it when we crashed to the ground! The end grazed the side of my head & slammed him on the wrist & knee leaving bruises. We were playing with our cat & if he had been under when we fell it would have killed him! Overall we have been happy with the stand...until it broke! There were o visible signs of rust or wear when it was assembled. I would suggest inspecting frequently to avoid injury.

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