The Camco model #800 Flush Base HH stand tops out at just over 3' in Ht. and has got to be one the strongest, lightest, and smallest of the vintage HH stands. The taller #500 is my all time favorite because it combines the reliability of the Ludwig 1123 with the looks of the Roger's yet doesn't have the sharp foot pedal angle primarily suited to heel up players. dw HH stands are very similar in design, and seem like a hot rodded version of the original Camco 500. If there were no Camco HH stands I would definitely choose the vintage Ludwig 1123 or 1124.

For most light gigging, I use a Rogers Swivo swan-leg HH. Very sturdy for its light weight, but when I'm playing with a small jazz quartet and packing only a bass, snare, HH, and ride, I use a super light-weight Ludwig Standard S-280 (pic below). With the pedal acting as the third flat leg, it's not the most sturdy, but it's a feather-weight.

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I am the happy owner of one of these... Slingerland 806.. top of the line in the mid 70s when Buddy whatsissname used it.

It's light, but sturdy and smooth. IMO, far better than the Ludwig Spurlock (which I used for many years) http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=10115

The hex rod is brilliant feature!

+4 on the 1123-1.

Creighton

Very happy with my 70's Ludwig spurlock. I also am impressed with my Slingerland Krupa hi hat stand. Its super light weight, folds down to nothing, and has a responsive pedal. Not for everyday gigging, but fun nonetheless.

James

My Ludwig is super light and smooth. I played an old Rogers stand that was a bit more clunky and heavy but the spring action was amazing. It bounced for days.

I switched from modern to a Slingerland flat base 802 direct pull and haven't looked back. Super smooth action, light weight, sturdy, what more could you ask for. The regular legged dynamo is also an excellent stand.

Slingerland Dynamo all the way for me (I have three of them). Lightweight but rugged as a tank (it was the overbuilt DW of its day and there are photos out there showing it to be the choice of Bill Bruford and Phil Collins, among others). The rubber legs can be screwed upward to reveal spikes. It's a nice, solid, no-frills unit.

I enjoyed the Gretsch hi hat stand I just sold :( Anyway for the past year I have gigged a combination of the Gibraltar flush base and DW flat base HW. I really love the weight savings. The only double braced stand I used now is for my rack tom that I place in a snare stand. Might switch that one up also.

Had just one issue at an outdoor gig I played; the wind was trying to knock everything over. Some gaffer tape sorted that out.

I think all the above mentioned are excellent,depending on individual taste.What I do not understand is why the new Hi-hat stands(and all hardware for that matter)needs to be so HEAVY!It seems it is being sold by the pound!

Not necessary.