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Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit

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Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit
Key Features
  • 2x Deluxe Varipoles
  • 2x Triple Background Hooks
  • 2x Super Clamps
  • 3x Varidrives with Metal Chains
The Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit from B&H is a convenient way to support and rapidly swap out 3 seamless paper backgrounds up to 9' in length. One of the system's best features the ability to quickly break it down to its component parts to relocate it elsewhere. The kit includes 2 silver-finished Varipoles and a pair of Background Hooks with Super Clamps to attach them to the Varipoles. Three Varidrives with black metal chains are provided to raise and lower the backgrounds.
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The Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit from B&H is a convenient way to support and rapidly swap out 3 seamless paper backgrounds up to 9' in length. One of the system's best features the ability to quickly break it down to its component parts to relocate it elsewhere. The kit includes 2 silver-finished Varipoles and a pair of Background Hooks with Super Clamps to attach them to the Varipoles. Three Varidrives with black metal chains are provided to raise and lower the backgrounds.

The Varipoles easily and quickly mount between floor and ceiling providing stable support for backdrops, reflectors, lights and grip accessories. With its strong tension mechanism and locking system, the Varipole is secured by its own force of pressure between solid walls, floors and ceilings. Adjustable between 6'11" (2.1 m) and 12'1" (3.7 m), the Deluxe Varipole is capable of turning most rooms into a photo studio without damage to walls or ceilings.

The included Triple Background Hooks with Two Super Clamps allow you to hang up to three rolls of seamless paper. The two Super Clamps attach to the uprights of the included Varipoles and two Triple Hooks in turn attach to the Super Clamps.

The 3 included Varidrives with Metal Chains each have two expandable core units and a flattened metal chain. One side of each of the drives has a large toothed gear to which the chain affixes to allow Venetian blind-like raising and lowering of the background paper roll. The other side of the drive provided tension control.

Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System - Silver (Pair)

The adjustable Deluxe Varipole Support System (Pair) from Impact offers two Varipoles to create a functional studio backdrop and grip system. The Varipole easily and quickly mounts between floor and ceiling providing stable support for backdrops, reflectors, lights and grip accessories. With a strong tension mechanism and locking system, the Varipole is secured by its own force of pressure between solid walls or floors and ceilings. Adjustable between 6'11" (2.1 m) and 12'1" (3.7 m), the Deluxe Varipole is capable of turning most rooms into a photo studio without damage to walls or ceilings. The Varipole is available in black powder or brushed aluminum silver finishes.

This Varipole set comes with two Varipoles of the same color at a budget-friendly price and will allow you more capability and load bearing strength. Purchase a cross-bar to hang a complex lighting set-up for portraiture or even stage lighting.

Sturdy support system for lights, backgrounds and grip accessories
Adjustable between 6'11" (2.1 m) and 12'1" (3.7 m).
Pressure mounted
Solid rubber cushions give no-slip grip and minimize marks and damage to walls, floors and ceilings.
Extension poles of 59" (1.5 m) and 78" (2 m) are available separately to increase the length of the Varipole.
UPC: 847628028784
Impact Triple Background Hooks with Super Clamps (Pair, Black)

This set of Triple Background Hooks with Two Super Clamps from Impact combines a pair of background triple hooks with two ratchet-handle super clamps to create a versatile background solution for photo and video studios. The durable metal triple hooks allow you to suspend up to three cored seamless backgrounds simultaneously. And, since each hook segment is offset to prevent the backgrounds from overlapping, adding Impact's Varidrive or other chain drive system allows you to change backgrounds without interrupting your workflow. Time once spent changing backgrounds becomes time spent creating images. Impact's heavy-duty cast alloy Super Clamps are included so you can attach the triple hooks to Impact's Varipole system or other support system uprights, allowing chain drives or crossbars to support your backgrounds.

UPC: 847628532038
Impact Varidrive Set with Metal Chain (Silver)

This Varidrive Set with Metal Chain in silver from Impact makes it easy to raise and lower seamless background paper rolls. The set includes expandable Varidrive cores that grip the paper roll's interior core tube and allow a background to be raised or lowered with a simple pull of the chain. For ease of operating multiple backgrounds, this Varidrive set includes a silver metal chain, drive sets with red, black, and gray chains are also available. Built with features like a large-tooth gear wheel and flat metal chain, the Varidrive set is easy to install and can be used with paper rolls up to 12' wide and weighing up to 42 pounds.

The Varidrive set can be suspended from a variety of accessory hooks. Use Impact VariPoles and Triple Background Hooks with Super Clamps to suspend backgrounds in areas with extremely tall ceilings. The Varidrive set may also be used with Impact's separately available Cross Pole to expand compatibility with uncored paper rolls and fabric backgrounds.

  • Holds background paper with cores measuring up to 12' wide and weighing up to 42 lbs
  • Chain drive can be placed on left or right side of paper roll
  • Allows rapid deployment of background paper in a studio
  • Multiple rolls can be mounted on a background support system using multiple Varidrive sets
  • Multiple chain colors available for identifying individual rolls
  • Two expandable cores adjust to fit tightly inside the paper roll
  • Set includes silver chain and chain weight
UPC: 847628599956
Kit Contains:

Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System - Silver (Pair)

Maximum Load
55 lbs (25 kg)
Minimum Height
6'11" (2.1 m)
Maximum Height
12'1" (3.7 m)
Temperature Range
-20 to 140º F (-30 to 60º C)
Weight
8.9 lbs (4 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
18.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
87 x 8.5 x 4.5"

Impact Varipole Reviews

Versatility - It's right in the name!

By Nicholas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-16

I love being able to wedge these things between walls and rig up lights overhead, or whatever you might need. I keep one in my living room full time to mount a projector. Pair them with a couple of super clamps, and no more worries about tripping over light stands and cables.

Sturdy, professional poles replace permanent lighting mounts or grids

By Joseph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-15

Short and sweet: These units are very well made and feel solid as a post that's bolted into the floor & ceiling -- certainly sturdy enough to hold a couple lights or other accessories without budging. We used a T-handle super clamp from Impact to create a side mount for a Godox LED unit on each. (Remember with the super clamp you have to take out the diagonal insert - meant for square poles/surfaces - before it will grip a round pipe like the Varipole. Once unwrapped the install is easy. You release the pressure lever with a simple little spring mounted catch, releasing the lever. Once the lever is extended, the top (internal) pole in the unit slides freely up and down. Once in place -- remember to glance at the Varipole from the front and side to ensure it's perpendicular to the ceiling -- you just slide the upper pole section up to a firm position against the ceiling, then lower the lever until it clicks in place. You'll likely hear a slight tension or cracking noise as the top foot of the Varipole is jacked up into a firm gripping position. (If you notice after install that the pole isn't perfectly straight, it's easy to carefully release the the lever, gently lower the upper pole just slightly, adjust the pole angle and re-engaged the lever and lever catch. Great product quality for the price and much less destructive, affordable solution (that allows for easy repositioning of lights) than a permanent grid or wall mount.

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What is the min diameter of the Varidrives?

What is the min diameter of the Varidrives?
Asked by: Michael
It is not specified, it is designed to be used with paper rolls https://bhpho.to/2ZDvFuM and aluminium cores https://bhpho.to/2ZkgNSU.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-12-23

How do I keep it from unwinding? I thought the ...

How do I keep it from unwinding? I thought the little weight was suppose to do stop it, but it starts to unwind at a certain len
Asked by: ricky
If you have a particularly heavy background and/or you are unwinding a background not quite to the floor you can use a hook or nail if there is a suitable wall nearby to secure the chain to to keep it from unraveling or you can also put more weight on the chain to counterweight it further or temporarily secure the chain to the auto pole.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2023-03-17

question

Hello, Is this easy enough to take up and down and put in different places? My studio has a finished ceiling, would this system make marks in the ceiling? Thanks for answering!
Asked by: Tracey
In addition to what Manzell said. There are also rubber covers you can buy to add to the system so there are no marks made at all.
Answered by: April
Date published: 2023-08-15

Will this system support vinyl backdrops?

Will this system support vinyl backdrops?
Asked by: Bill
This can be used with vinyl.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-06-17

What is the diameter of the foot that fits ...

What is the diameter of the foot that fits against the wall?
Asked by: Barry
The foot is approximately 3".
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-09-02

How much width is needed for this to work with ...

How much width is needed for this to work with 107'' Paper? we have 138 inches but I Presume the varidrives also require space?
Asked by: Mark
About a inch bigger than the paper.
Answered by: Gary L
Date published: 2023-07-17

question

What is the difference between this system and the Manfrotto system?
Asked by: Anonymous
The differences between this background support and the Manfrotto 2961D has to do with the locking mechanism on each pole. The Manfrotto Deluxe Autopole would unlock by pulling the handle downward then pulling it towards you. With the Impact Varipole, you have the same control but with an added lock around the handle for extra security. Otherwise they offer similar height and weight, with the Impact Varipole being more budget friendly.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

can this hold a 9x12 canvas with 2 paper ...

can this hold a 9x12 canvas with 2 paper backdrops or is a canvas too heavy?
Asked by: Wendy
No problem, it will hold the paper and canvas.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-09-03
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