Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75'

    • Original: $98.95
    • Save: $9.89
  • Price: $89.06
  • B&H # IMLSCT40M
  • Mfr# CT40M

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This Impact Master Century C Stand features a detachable "turtle" base that is easily removed to facilitate transportation. A light head can be mounted to the base directly with the aid of a stand adapter.

The base allows individual legs to be set at any angle, and can be positioned in locations not possible with classic stands. Similar to Avenger A225S.

Fold Away Legs
This stand features spring-loaded legs with unique mounts which are easy to fold or replace.
Quick Setup
This stand sets up easily in a matter of seconds.
Durable Finish
This stand is suitable for all weather conditions.
Minimum Height 4.75' (1.5 m)
Maximum Height 10.75' (3.3 m)
Closed Length 4.75' (1.5 m)
Footprint Diameter 37" (94 cm)
Weight 18 lbs (8.2 kg)
Maximum Load 22 lbs (10 kg)
Attachment Size 5/8" male stud
Accepts Wheels No
Air Cushioned No

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Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75'
 
4.4

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (1)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (11)
  • Easy to setup (9)
  • Reliable (8)
  • Attach securely (4)
  • Easy to use (4)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)
  • Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Photography (5)
  • Artificial lighting (4)
  • Portraits (4)
  • Studio (4)
  • Everyday (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (9)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

good for the money

sturdy and massive c stand at an affordable price.
cons: no air cushion but at this price point is fair.
you have to be careful with ur fingers and your flash he...Read complete review

sturdy and massive c stand at an affordable price.
cons: no air cushion but at this price point is fair.
you have to be careful with ur fingers and your flash heads when u release the knobs .

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Horrible

I'm surprised there were so many good reviews for this stand. I've had one for a couple months.. thought I could save some cash over the Matthews one. But this one is horrible....Read complete review

I'm surprised there were so many good reviews for this stand. I've had one for a couple months.. thought I could save some cash over the Matthews one. But this one is horrible. The pin in the base does not stay securely attached.. it is taller than most C-stands so does not fit in my stand bag. I wish I had returned this as soon as I got it, but now it's too late. Also, despite feeling much flimsier and less secure, it is actually heavier than most c stands.

I used to be a freelance assistant in NYC, and have had my hands on a lot of c-stands. These are the worst I've ever seen.

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5.0

Great quality C Stand

By Juan Carlos

from Chantilly, Virginia

About Me Pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Setup

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Weddings

    Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

    Supports my docking bracket to balance my glidecam hd4000. The stand is very rugged and stiff. It a great product.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Exceptional stand

    By MolaarDan

    from Los Angeles

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Easy To Setup
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Artificial Lighting
      • Photography

      Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

      This is the sturdiest stand I've ever used. The main stem is almost 1.5" in diameter. Its minimum height is 3 or 4 inches higher than most stands. It came in immaculate, brand new condition, and was remarkably affordable.

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      3.0

      A lot bigger than I expected

      By Ran

      from Houston, TX

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

        Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

        I bought this in conjunction with my GlidcamHD 4000 to help balance.(It was recommended in conjuction with buying the Glidecam) While it helps do that, it is awfully big and would recommend a smaller C-Stand.

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        • No

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        4.0

        beautiful chrome

        By DJM

        from oregon

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Cannot lower

        Best Uses

        • Artificial Lighting
        • Photography
        • Steadicam

        Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

        Love this thing. Lots of bang for your buck. I use it as a docking station for my steadicam. super rugged but very portable. My only disappointment is that you cannot lower the center column. This remains a tall load bearing structure. Industry standard grip equipment.

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        5.0

        Perfect Product

        By rozi

        from Waterbury, VT

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent
        • Easy To Setup
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Artificial Lighting
          • Photography

          Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

          Sturdy setup for lights or booms, quick and simple to assemble, but sturdiness comes at the cost of the weight.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Awesome stand!

          By bbking

          from Wilkes-Barre, PA

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent
          • Easy Setup
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Artificial Lighting
            • Photography
            • Portraits
            • Strobe Lighting

            Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

            This stand is a bit heavy but worth the effort. just buy it.

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            • No

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            4.0

            Sturdy

            By Focalpp

            from Baltimore, MD

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy Setup
            • Sturdy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Glidecam steadicam

              Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

              Stand is very sturdy and heavy duty, thus it's pretty heavy, but that's a good thing. You want it to be heavy so it can hold your payload. One downside is that even at it's lowest level its still a tad high. I'm using this stand to balance my Steadicam and I have to lift it up high to attach it to the stand.

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              • No

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              4.0

              Turtle C Stand

              By Supaxiro

              from Los Angeles

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy Setup
              • Good quality metal
              • Reliable

              Cons

              • Needs carrying case

              Best Uses

              • Balancing Steadicam Pilot
              • Photography

              Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

              Use when balancing on Steadicam Pilot prior to film shoots. Stand is heavy and provides stability. Not easy to lug around because it's pretty heavy.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Well built and strong!

              By Dor

              from Pennsylvania

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Reliable

              Cons

              • Bulky

              Best Uses

              • Portraits
              • Studio

              Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

              I got this stand to use with a 5' octobox, so needed something very strong. This stand does the job easily, and I'm guessing could hold even heavier equipment if I needed it to. Yes, it's heavy, but that's why it works for large, heavy modifiers.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Get one for every peripheral

              By Andrew at Evangel

              from Springfield, MO

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Fast Setup

              Cons

              • Bulky
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use
              • Studio

              Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

              I have been using this product now for over a month and could not imagine life without it. Yes, it is heavy, and yes, it is a bit bulky, but on the plus side, all that weight and steel make for a very durable and steady stand. I use it along with a boompole mounting kit and 16' boom, and at about 9' high you still don't need any sandbags to keep this stand from getting tipsy. I plan on buying 3 more to replace the flimsy stands that came with our light kit!

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              5.0

              Solid Boy

              By rolyphot

              from Miami FL

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday use
                • Portraits
                • Studio

                Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                This a good piece of solid steel stand. Very solid, but this come at the price of being heavy. When I say heavy this boy is bigtime heavy!
                This is the kind of stand that I want to mount a 3,000s dollars lamp-head on. Excellent value,

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                5.0

                strong, durable C Stand

                By Ryan from Freeman

                from New York, NY

                About Me Casual user

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Reliable

                Cons

                • Bulky

                Best Uses

                • Everyday use
                • Home
                • Macro Photography
                • Portraits
                • Studio

                Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                Used to hold 300W Fresnel lights. extremely sturdy construction, survived some rough handling, looks great. a little heavy if you want something to carry around all day...

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                5.0

                Bulky but gets the job done

                By CapturePro

                from Rock Hill, SC

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable

                Cons

                • Heavy

                Best Uses

                • General Use

                Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                I use this C stand to stage my Glidecam 4000Pro. It is very solid and sturdy. It is also heavy to carry around from gig to gig, but that's what makes it so sturdy. The legs do collapse to make transporting easier. Over all great product that gets the job done.

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                1.0

                Horrible

                By Jake

                from NYC

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Pros

                • Cheap

                Cons

                • Flimsy

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                  I'm surprised there were so many good reviews for this stand. I've had one for a couple months.. thought I could save some cash over the Matthews one. But this one is horrible. The pin in the base does not stay securely attached.. it is taller than most C-stands so does not fit in my stand bag. I wish I had returned this as soon as I got it, but now it's too late. Also, despite feeling much flimsier and less secure, it is actually heavier than most c stands.

                  I used to be a freelance assistant in NYC, and have had my hands on a lot of c-stands. These are the worst I've ever seen.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great Stand

                  By Lowell

                  from San Diego

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attach Securely
                  • Durable
                  • Long-Lasting
                  • Powerful

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • General Use
                    • Indoors
                    • Outdoors
                    • Special Events

                    Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                    This is a solid stand for the price. Its very sturdy and I like the extension to 9.8'. The turtle base makes it excellent for location work, as I need all the room I can spare in my small vehicle. Its a bit on the heavy side, but its a welcomed attribute for strobes and beauty dishes.

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                      5.0

                      Great Gear

                      By Don

                      from Salisbury, MD

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Durable
                      • Long-Lasting
                      • Powerful

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Low Light
                        • Night Time
                        • Outdoors
                        • Special Events

                        Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                        This is a wonderful product. It's heavy but not so much to make it unbearable to carry. It holds the gear we need it to and is very sturdy. Great item for a reasonable price. I highly recommend it.

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                        5.0

                        Great High quality stand

                        By ReelLifeStudio

                        from Philadelphia, PA

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Attach Securely
                        • Durable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                            high end. a little heavy for what im using it but its great! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a c stand.

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                            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            good for the money

                            By josecarlos

                            from new york, ny

                            About Me Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attach Securely
                            • Durable
                            • Long-Lasting

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Outdoors

                              Comments about Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 10.75':

                              sturdy and massive c stand at an affordable price.
                              cons: no air cushion but at this price point is fair.
                              you have to be careful with ur fingers and your flash heads when u release the knobs .

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