This reply got me thinking.

Members are really concerned about the 10 lbs extra for a keyboard. They should also be thinking about the extra work, and strain on their body they are doing carrying around the extra 10, 20, 30, 40+ lbs around their waistline.

Loosing those extra lbs, and staying in shape would make lifting the gear a lot easier, especially with the warm weather coming up.

Stay healthy,

Jerryghr

PS: I have a musician friend 80 yrs young, that stays in shape. If he is at one of my jobs, he comes over and offers to help me pack. He pops those EV SX100 speakers (32 lbs) off the speaker stands with no problem. Then carries them out to the car with one in each hand.