Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m)
This Impact Light Stand is a black anodized heavy duty aluminum light stand that extends to a height of 13 feet. It is air cushioned. Air cushioning gently lowers the light, preventing damage to light fixtures and fingers when section locks have not been properly tightened.
- Air Cushioned
- Protects equipment and fingers from injury due to forgetfulness.
- Accepts Casters
- Eases positioning of lights. Available as accessories.
| Minimum Height | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Maximum Height | 13 ft (4 M) |
| Closed Length | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Footprint Diameter | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Weight | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Maximum Load | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Attachment Size | 5/8" stud with 1/4"-20 treaded top |
| Accepts Wheels | Yes- (1025) |
| Air Cushioned | Yes |
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by PowerReviews(based on 56 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (32)
- Easy to setup (31)
- Lightweight (24)
- Durable (13)
- Consistent (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (27)
- Photography (25)
- Strobe lighting (24)
- Artificial lighting (22)
- Weddings (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (19), Semi-pro photographer (16), Photo enthusiast (8), Professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (38)
Most Liked Positive Review
A MUST FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO!
Stable and sturdy, I am confident to mount any of my strobes, constant lights, soft boxes, even cameras, on this Impact tri-pod! I trust it implicitly!As a studio photographer, I can...Read complete review
Stable and sturdy, I am confident to mount any of my strobes, constant lights, soft boxes, even cameras, on this Impact tri-pod! I trust it implicitly!As a studio photographer, I can never have enough tri-pods. If a photographer is really doing their job, every shoot presents a new lighting situation and challenge. There are times when I have 6 to 8 stands set up, sometimes more, just to get the right shadow, light, and contrast, to set the right mood.For the money, the Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand is the best value for the money!Joel LucksCo-FounderComplete Concept Photography[@]
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good for the money, sturdy.
These things are great for the price, these are pretty heavy duty and work well. Study, Reliable, Decent.
However.
They are a pain to close sometimes, getting this ...Read complete review
These things are great for the price, these are pretty heavy duty and work well. Study, Reliable, Decent.
However.
They are a pain to close sometimes, getting this weird binding effect that my manfrotto and lumopro light stands do not do. This is annoying. Really Annoying. Mostly when your in a hurry. I'm sure if you use them a lot you'll get to learn how to do it consistently, but I'd rather not learn and assistants don't know any better. The air cushioning is also not as smooth and consistent as other more expensive light stands. The smoothness isn't their like in the good stuff.. My assistant refuses to use them.
When he's not around I use them for backdrops, or holding lights only if my other light stands are already in use. I have 5-6 nice light stands and 5 lights total so they mostly get used for backdrop duty, fantastic for that I must say. If budget is important these things are an incredible value and they can hold LARGE modifiers no problem.
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Pros
- Consistent
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
I had bunch of items from B&H a week ago and it arrived yesterday . the Stand looks great little heavy but strong and love the Air cushine. a minor point i have noticed is a rubber foot. they would have provide a rubber bush on the foot, so it will get more grip on smooth floors
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
heaVY DUTY INDEED, I have heavy strobes and this prevents them from coming crashing down. If you have lightweight equipment then its overkill.
But the build is great. I also have almost the same stand, sold by Buff, the buff stand has a wider stance for the legs, but both work just fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Very sturdy. It appears well built and the 13 foot extension will come in handy in certain situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Will not break easily
Cons
Best Uses
- Event Videos
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
After destroying another light weight tripod which came with my LED lights, I decided that I needed a tripod which could stand up to my field usage.
Although this tripod is a little heavy for some users, it is strong enough to stand up to the abuse that my usage recording political actualities results in.
The unit is extremely stable and does not tip over easily even with a relatively heavy light on the top. I am continuous dealing with people who are bumping into my lights and other equipment.
I intend to purchase another one of these units in the next six months.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Solid
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Videography
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Heavy enough to be stable when fully extended, yet not too heavy to carry around. The air cushioning is a dream when lowering a hot light -- prevents breakage.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Good product and it's built strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
My Impact stands have become my go to stands. Solid, lightweight, and dependable at a great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
- Heavy bulky
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Very sturdy and well built. Easy to use and the air cushioning is nice for when assistants don't know how to take down a stand.
I would recommend adding a sandbag to the leg so it doesn't get knocked over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Sturdy,works great outside,don't have to worry about it falling over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
I use this light stand to shoot live music concerts, music videos and short films. It is a solid stand that pops the light way up there. The air cushioning helps prevent damage to the fixtures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Dependable stand. Air cushioning helps prevent breaking anything.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
This is an awesome light stand. I'm impressed with how sturdy it is. It's not flimsy at all. Love it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
This is the best stands I have. they are strong and meet my budget. I can handle heavy duty strobe.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
I am very pleased with these stands, which I use to hold strobe heads. They are lightweight, cleanly designed, and seem to be well made. The air cushioning is an excellent safety feature, but can be a bit 'bouncy' , which is what cost them that fifth star. (And to be fair, I have not looked into whether the air bleed is adjustable).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
This Stand is tall, easy to use and not too pricey. I like the air cush too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
I'm using this stand with the boom Arm - 6.5' by Westcott, these two together are a great combo for the price. Recommended
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Nice and sturdy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
As these are my first light stands, I have no comparison to make, however, I looked at a competitor's brand that were 30.00 more so these looked like a steal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
Exactly what you'd expect from a stand. Holds your gear, is good and sturdy, and all the parts fit together well. Definitely a great value for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m):
I wasn't sure how much sturdiness I'd get from "heavy duty," but they seem well-constructed and are significantly heavier than my "light duty" stand. The knobs for extending the stand are easy to use and the air-cushioning works well. They are rather long folded-up, and will take a little effort to take to remote shoots, but anything less would tend to blow over. Overall, a good balance between portability and sturdiness.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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