Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m)
This Impact Light Stand is heavy duty, black aluminum, with sure-twist section locks and air cushioning.
Air cushioning gently lowers the light, preventing damage to light fixtures and fingers when section locks have not been properly tightened.
- Three Section stand
- Will easily support up to 22 lbs (10kg) of lights with accessories
- Optional casters available
| Minimum Height | 3.75 ft (1.1 M) |
| Maximum Height | 9.6 ft (2.9 M) |
| Closed Length | 3.75 ft (1.1 M) |
| Footprint Diameter | 3.75 ft (1.1 M) |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Maximum Load | 22 lbs (10 kg) |
| Attachment Size | 5/8 in stud with 1/4-20 in threaded tip |
| Accepts Wheels | Yes- (1025) |
| Air Cushioned | Yes |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 256 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (120)
- Lightweight (112)
- Durable (109)
- Easy to setup (103)
- Easy to use (44)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (12)
Best Uses
- Portraits (132)
- Photography (87)
- Strobe lighting (81)
- Artificial lighting (79)
- Studio (49)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (75), Photo enthusiast (39), Pro photographer (36), Semi-professional (36), Professional (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (127)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent light stand.
This light stand is great. The locks are very comfortable to adjust and sturdy. I really like the air cushioning feature as it allows the light to not accidently drop to fast or hard....Read complete review
This light stand is great. The locks are very comfortable to adjust and sturdy. I really like the air cushioning feature as it allows the light to not accidently drop to fast or hard. The hieght of 9.5' is wonderful for me during weddings while using a second off camera speedlight for additional lighting or in the field portraiture. There is more than enough hieght to work with depending on your purpose. The only draw back is that it is not very compact, but for a heavy duty light stand, what should you expect. I also use a 42 in Octobox with it and seems to hold up very well.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Sub-standard...
These might be okay if you set them up once and leave them up indefinitely, but if you are going to be setting up and taking down regularly, spend the extra money and get ...Read complete review
These might be okay if you set them up once and leave them up indefinitely, but if you are going to be setting up and taking down regularly, spend the extra money and get something WAY better. These stands don't extend and deploy smoothly and their components are made of plastic. I've got a couple of these and i've got a couple Promaster LS-4s. The Promaster stands are more durable, more stable, have all metal components, smooth action and snap-locks, rather than screw (makes adjustment much faster). The Promasters were nearly twice as much, but it was money I'd spend again in a heartbeat.
Summary: If you're only setting these up once and never taking them down, fine. But if you moving around a lot, spend the extra money. Going with these cheaper stands will just result in frustration.
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Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Its a Lightstand, You pay for what you get
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
This is a very sturdy stand and is well built. It extends high enough and yet provides stability when lowering lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Good Quality, and a good low price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
I am pleased with this stand, it is definately tall
enough and has a good wide footing. The twist locks hold well and like the air cushioned shafts that lower slowly . I do not like the large stud made into the top of the stand. My Novatron studio flashes will not mount on this type stud so I will have to spend more money to buy an adapter to mount.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Well constructed
Cons
- Plastic fittings
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
I needed an affordable stand for additional lighting and the 9.5' Impact light stand works well for what I was looking for. It is affordable, sturdy and easy to set up. I'm a little concerned about the plastic fittings and how well they will hold up but for the price (and weight) I cannot complain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
A finely constructed stand. The air cushioning is a great feature. Helps prevent damage to your instrument if you forget to tighten the lock.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Very good product for the price. Strong frame, would recommend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Very happy with this purchase. Needed it for my AB's and found the to be the best set of light stands I have ever purchased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
- Short Lifespan
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
I use this with a 50x50 softbox and b400 for newborn photography. Overall, I like it. I find it is fairly adjustable and certainly stable enough for my uses. I do wish it lowered to the ground a little bit closer though. It also stays set up so I don't have to worry about set up or take down over and over again- it could break with too much adjustments I think. Basically, a good, basic stand for the money it is.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Stable, relatively light, good air cushioning, more than enough height for most purposes. On cons part I would say too tall when collapsed to fit it in a "normal size" baggage for airports.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
- None noted
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
This is an exceptionally sturdy, well built, reasonably priced light stand. There may be better stands, but in this price range I don't think it can be beat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
- Short Lifespan
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
This stand is very attractive and the air-cushioned feature is very nice but I would not consider it heavy duty by any means. It may be able to support a lot of weight straight down but the legs have very little side to side strength. Meaning once there is a lot of weight on top of the stand and you were to move the whole assembly hitting a cord or other object, the legs may distort from there current position of being basically 120 degrees apart from one another.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Excellent that are sturdy. For the price you can't beat the quality. The are large, don't bend when placing a strobe on the stand, and have a large base to offer greater stability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
i like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Not too much to say. Descent light stands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- No-pinch
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Needed one light stand over 8 feet and this one was the right price. Have bought other Impact products and have been pleased with them. This allowed me to place the off camera flash in a position close to 10' ceilings for a down-light for defused top lighting, along with two other light sources. Fairly substantial, but light weight, easy to use and will not drop down and pinch your hand, study construction
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Lightweight and easy to get set up! You can't beat the price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
I had ordered a background kit from another manufacturer and not from B&H prior to these stands. I know, a bad plan at the onset. Anyway I returned my previous purchase and bought these stands to create my own background system, always trying to save a buck if I can do so and still have something that works. These stands seem great to me, they are well made, fit and finish is great, I think they will be perfect for my application. In addition they will double as light stands, the ol' double deal, I love it. I bought them as the other "Impact" items I've purchased from B&H have been just peachy. I've not yet put them to the test during a shoot but expect to do that in the next few weeks. Thus .. so far .. so good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
i finished playing with cheap cowboy/generic stand that i can only trust it with cheap speedlites.
Recently join the Einstein club, and needed a better stand, this stand fits the bill and beefy but light enough for my need (on-location shoots).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
Comments about Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m):
Easy to carry and use...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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