Yes, this is a cheap boom stand and it is noticeable,
If you want to use it for a ride that's bigger than 18", you might want to keep the boom arm pretty short on the cymbal end or it will fall over,
You can't pull the legs too far down either, but it's far enough to keep somewhat stable as long as you make sure the cymbals weight isn't too much on one side.
It's also a bit heavy, however, for being a cheap stand, it does the trick, so if you're on a budget, you might wanna consider this one.