H-Plus rims are fairly deep so pretty heavy. So they ain't a rim you should be looking for something lighter. It's gonna be stiffer, but there are plenty other rims. Although they look freaking awesome if setup right, a big negative on Hplus is probably the price when bought new. How much is your friend asking for?

If you are looking for strength, deep-V isn't the only answer. There are deceptively strong boxed rims like CR18 or M13II which looks pretty nice with certain bicycle frames. (At least, it's deceptive for me the noob)