early_in, I tried a configuration similar to what you have there and I just couldn't get to like it. I figured since I was going to leave it all folded out, it might as well be a solid stand anyway.

I liked some things about the LW, just not enough to see the price tag being worth it. The platform size and weight really bugged me too. If that stand was the same size as a summit, it would easily weight 25lbs.