If I understand your question about the second tier for the V-stand, here goes, for it to close complete you must remove the second tier arms, which is very easy to do. I feel that the V-stand is still a better investment for a heavy duty stand than the standtastic, but this is only my opinion.

Hank

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Thank you all very much for your opinions.

What about "The keyboard will always have a slight cant downwards"... is it true?

Can anyone compare the V-Stand to the Ultimate Apex? What really bugs me about the Apex is the position of the legs wich makes it difficult to position the damper pedal...

Another question... is the Roland V-Stand the same thing as the Ultimate V-Stand? Except for the color, of course?... I didn't find yet any information about this...
http://www.roland.com/products/en/V-Stand/index.html
http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2606/.f?sc=14&category=43

Anyone performing with the V-Stand could please post some pictures, if possible?

Thanks in advance.

Luis Santos

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Hi Luis,
I own the Roland V-Stand, and as far as it not being level, I had to check for myself. Upon looking at it, it looked pretty level to me, so, having a lot of time on my hands, I got my level out to check. With the weight of my G70, it tilts downward EVER SO SLIGHTLY, but I hadn't even noticed it before nor has it affected my playing. The horizontal supports fold over into small cradles and I imagine if you wanted to bring it up a bit, you could put a small folded piece of paper or something into these cradles to get the level how you like it. But for all intents and purposes, it is level. I'd go for it, it is very sturdy for the weight of the G70 and it looks great too.
-Jon

Thank you for your opinions!

Does anyone know if the Roland V-Stand is the exaclty the same thing as the Ultimate V-Stand? Except for the color, both look really the same!

Luis Santos

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Hey Luis,
Yes, the "V-Stand" is made by Ultimate Support Systems and is Trademarked by them. I imagine somehow Roland acquired the right to put their name on it and distribute it. But it is made by Ultimate.
-Jon

Yes, as well, the specifications on the two are the same, just the colour and name are different like you said.
-Jon

Chris...very nice, professional sound!

I LIKE it!

Russ