Even if the legs are positioned so they are just around 40cm apart, the MagStand is supposed to remain stable. The center column can also be detached from the legs and used as a monopod. A locking mechanism on one of the legs lets users connect two MagStands to make them easier to transport.
All of these features and the aluminum construction come with a major drawback, as the MagStand is extremely heavy. Even the smaller version weighs 5.1 lb, and the larger version comes in at 6.3 lb. By comparison, a basic carbon fiber light stand like the one from Soonpho weighs just 1.3 lb.