DW 5500TDXF Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand, Extended Footboard
The 5500TDXF is a two-leg hi-hat stand with an extended footboard. Two features, two separate problems: the missing leg lets the auxiliary pedal of a double pedal fit in, and the long footboard gives the left foot the leverage it lacks. It is the setup for a drummer who plays double pedal without giving up on the hi-hat.
What sets it apart
- Two swivelling legs and an extended footboard on the same stand
- Room kept for the auxiliary pedal of a double pedal
- Forward contact point to hold the hi-hat closed without tensing the calf
- Delta hinge with bearings, bearing linkage connector
- Hinged memory locks, lateral cymbal seat adjustment
- Two pull rods included, 21 in and 15 in
Two constraints that arrive together
A drummer who takes up a double pedal often discovers two problems the same day: the auxiliary pedal fits nowhere, and the left foot, now shared between the bass drum and the hi-hat, tires much faster.
Each problem has its answer — remove a leg, lengthen the footboard — but it takes both together for the setup to work. That is what this model does, without making you choose.
Going from hi-hat to bass drum and back
With a double pedal, the left foot changes tools several times per song. That back-and-forth has to happen without looking, sliding from one footboard to the other.
A long footboard offers a bigger target: the foot lands on it even if it comes down a little short or a little long. On a dark stage, that tolerance is worth far more than it seems.
Setting the balance when only two legs remain
With two legs, orientation becomes a setting in its own right. The principle is simple: spread the legs toward the front and to the side opposite the auxiliary pedal, so the push of the foot always finds support in front of it.
Once the position is found, the memory locks keep it, and the next day's setup does not start from scratch.
Specifications
| Configuration | Two legs, extended footboard |
|---|---|
| Intended for | Double pedal kits with a busy hi-hat |
| Drive | Chain, bearing linkage, Delta hinge |
| Bottom cymbal seat | Patented lateral adjustment |
| Setup settings | Hinged memory locks |
| Rods | 21 in and 15 in |
What it is for
- Double pedal and a busy hi-hat on the same kit
- Metal, fusion and double bass drum styles
- Drummers who switch between hi-hat and left-foot bass drum
- Dark stages, where the foot has to find the footboard without looking
- Compact setup on a narrow riser
Compare with other manufacturers
Two-leg, long-board hi-hat stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Speed Cobra 2-leg hi-hat | Long footboard as standard, low-profile base |
| Pearl | H-2050 two-leg | Direct drive without chain |
| Mapex | Falcon two-leg hi-hat | Independently adjustable footboard angle |
| Gibraltar | 9707 two-leg version | Cymbal seat set by a set screw |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I really need both features together?
- If you play double pedal and your hi-hat works hard, yes: the room and the leverage solve two different problems.
- Does the long footboard get in the way of the auxiliary pedal?
- No, it extends toward the back while the auxiliary pedal sits to the side. The two coexist.
- Will this stand fit on a small drum riser?
- Yes, as long as the legs point toward the front. It is even one of its selling points on narrow stages.
- Are the height settings kept when you take it down?
- The memory locks keep height and orientation from one setup to the next.
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