i wrote to them and got a reply that the x-stand is 27 lbs but the come-apart is 45.. since there are at least 2 pieces, seems it would be lighter to carry each than a 27-lb X. Also..come-apart should be a lot more stable and a lot better looking. As long as we're spending WAY too much money for either version, if push came to shove I'd go $700 for the come-apart before I'd spring for $400 for an X-stand with a motor.

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Miami Mo