The biggest plus with this ironing board is it is very lightweight.  Plus, it has several stops, allowing one to adjust the height.  It's exactly what I was looking for in a sewing room configuration, as it's an item that I can't get along without when I sew, but that I want stored out of the way at all other times.  It replaced an ironing board that I had for years that was big and cumbersome.  Very happy with this purchase.