I'm 6'5". So from the get go, I'm at a disadvantage when it comes to gymnastics. Problem is, I love the challenge of gymnastics movements. But when it comes to something like parallettes, I'm usually left out from the get go due to size. Most brands are just a little too close to the ground. The Vulcan parallettes are higher, while still being compact. And the price is extra competitive. I figured there must be some kind of catch -- maybe that they'd be tough to put together or not particularly sturdy. Nope; these were easy to put together and have held up amazingly despite this 240 lb fella swinging around on them regularly. Definitely one of the favorite products I've bought from Vulcan.