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Impact Basic Varipole Support System

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Impact Basic Varipole Support System
Key Features
  • 2 Varipoles
  • 2 Super Clamps with Studs
  • 2 U-Hooks
  • Crossbar
The Impact Basic Varipole Support System includes a pair of Varipoles with two super clamps that accept the included U-Hooks plus a crossbar that holds seamless rolls up to 107" and fabric backgrounds up to 118".
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The Impact Basic Varipole Support System includes a pair of Varipoles with two super clamps that accept the included U-Hooks plus a crossbar that holds seamless rolls up to 107" and fabric backgrounds up to 118".

The Varipole quickly and easily mounts between floor and ceiling to provide stable support for backdrops, reflectors, lights, and grip accessories. It has a strong tension mechanism and locking system and is secured by its own force of pressure between solid walls or floors and ceilings. It is adjustable between 6'11" and 12'1" for turning your room into a photo studio without damage to walls or ceilings. Simply snap the U-Hooks into the Super Clamps to provide a cradle for the crossbar, add your seamless paper or fabric background, and shoot.

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 Super Clamp with Ratchet Handle (Black)

The Impact Super Clamp with Ratchet Handle is a versatile multigrip tool made of lightweight cast aluminum alloy. With a load capacity of 33 lb, it can hold a wide variety of items such as cameras, lights, umbrellas, hooks, shelves, plate glass, cross bars, and other Super Clamps.

The Super Clamp can be securely mounted on any tube or pipe from 0.5" to 2.1" and is supplied with a wedge insert for clamping onto flat surfaces. The ratchet handle allows you to disengage and tighten it down from any angle, a very handy feature when using the clamp in tight quarters that don't allow 360° rotation. A snap-in hex socket holds 5/8" accessories such as the supplied hex stud with 1/4"-20 screw.

Snap-In Hex Socket
The snap-in hex socket is compatible with hex studs and snap-in pins, and it provides a secure and non-twist connection for accessories. Hex-type pins won't slip or turn once inserted into the socket, and a locking snap-in pin cannot be released until the safety lock button is pressed.
Wedge for Flat Surfaces
The included flat wedge insert provides the clamp with a matching flat surface for clamping onto doors, tabletops, or shelves.
Ratchet Handle
The ratchet handle is ideal for tightening the clamp in locations where there isn't a lot of room to operate. When it's adjacent to a wall or next to rigging and can't be rotated 360°, the ratchet handle pulls out and disengages so it can be repositioned and continue to tighten the jaws.
1/4"-20 and M5 Threaded Receivers
For added convenience and versatility, the Super Clamp is outfitted with 1/4"-20 and M5 female threads for attaching additional accessories.
Polymer Grip Pads
Polymer pads line the jaws of the Super Clamp to ensure it won't scratch mounting surfaces.
UPC: 847628538870
Impact U-Hook Cross Bar Holders for Super Clamp - Pair

This is a pair of black U-Hook Cross Bar Holders for Super Clamp from Impact. They are meant to hold up the cross bar of your background support system. The hex head studs on the U-Hook Holders fit neatly into your two optional Super Clamps that are then connected to your background system uprights. The Impact U-Hooks are made from solid aluminum.

Hold up cross bar of optional background system
Easily snaps into optional Super Clamps
Black powder-coated aluminum
UPC: 847628001350
Impact 59" Varipole Extension (Silver)

The Impact 59" Varipole Extension is a 59" (1.5 m) extension pole for the Varipole Support System. The maximum reach of the basic Varipole is 12.1' (3.7 m), and if that is not long enough for your needs, use the Varipole Extension to extend it with an extra 59" (1.5 m).

The Varipole Support System mounts between floors, ceilings or walls to provide support for grip accessories, reflectors or lights. This extension bar can also be used as a background crossbar, when using the Varipole system in the horizontal orientation. Varipole Extension bars come in lengths of 59" (1.5 m) and 78" (2 m), and in either a black powder or a brushed aluminum silver finish.

The Varipole Extension is solidly built and easy to set up. Simply remove the spring-loaded tube from the top of the Varipole and insert the narrow end of the Varipole Extension. Replace the tube of the Varipole and you now have more reach capability for that higher ceiling or farther wall.

Sturdy 59" (1.5 m) extension for the Varipole System
Easy to Install
Silver coat finish
UPC: 847628017047
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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Has anyone used a fabric/muslin back drop? Also, ...

Has anyone used a fabric/muslin back drop? Also, if I use savage paper, does the paper roll fit into the cross bar?
Asked by: Alison
Yes. The following will adapt to both fabric and muslin back drops as well the cross bar will fit through the center core of the paper roll.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-12-23

I am confused, one feedback states pole can be on ...

I am confused, one feedback states pole can be on a tilted ceiling, other states it cannot. I have a titled ceiling any hope for this for my studio?
Asked by: Sheryll
No, the rubber pads sit perpendicular the rod and cannot swivel
Answered by: GUSTAVE
Date published: 2022-01-08

What's the width of the setup? Length of the ...

What's the width of the setup? Length of the horizontal pole?
Asked by: OLEKSANDR
The Impact Basic Varipole Support System comes with two Impact 59" Varipole Extension (Silver) that connect together. So the full width of that setup is 118 inches.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-07-30

Can the VariDrives be used with U-hooks?

Can the VariDrives be used with U-hooks?
Asked by: Sandy
Unfortunately, the Impact Varidrives are incompatible with the U-Hooks offered in this Impact Basic Varipole Support System. To use the Varidrives, you may add the Impact ME-122P Single Background Holder Hooks for Super Clamps (2-Pack), BH # IMME122P to the included Super Clamps. https://bhpho.to/3OYFCMe
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-08-04

question

How wide is the crossbar at minimum?
Asked by: Anonymous
The cross bar is broken into two sections, both 59 in length.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2022-01-08

question

Could I mount a lightweight mirrorless camera to the crossbar with a superclamp, or would the system not be stable enough?
Asked by: Anonymous
You could mount a mirrorless camera with a Super Clamp to the crossbar of this system, since it is rated to hold up to 55 lbs.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2020-09-08

question

what is the diameter for the poles?
Asked by: The
The base of the poles is 45mm while the riser section is 40mm.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2020-09-08

question

does impact make a Base to turn it into free standing tripods like the manfrotto version?
Asked by: The
Impact does not offer bases for the Varipoles, but the Manfrotto 032 Base Single Base For Auto-Pole - 2 Pack (Silver) B&H # MA032BASE2K can work with them.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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