Weighing very little, retractable banner stands are easily carried from one place to the other and the main advantage is that they can be maneuvered into various positions easily before deciding on the final position. At least then you do not get all tired out lugging heavy stands around. Since they can be retracted into a small size they are the best for long-distance transportation. Many companies come to our showroom of advertising stands and most of the time we end up recommending these Retractable Banner Stands as the traditional ones tend to be very heavy and are difficult to manage.