Designed primarily for use in lighting kits, this Matthews Light/Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand is compact and light weight. Many MSE Kit Stands employ a brake shoe system for locking off the riser tubes as opposed to pinch castings, thus permitting the use of heavier fixtures.
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Matthews Light/Heavy Double Riser Overview
Matthews Light/Heavy Double Riser Specs
Key Specs
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| Maximum Working Height | |
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| Load Capacity | |
| Stand/Column Top Mount | |
| Wheels | |
| Air Cushioned | |
| Leveling Leg | |
| Weight |
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| Minimum Working Height | |
| Load Capacity | |
| Closed Length |
Mounting
| Stand/Column Top Mount |
Features
| Accepts Second Riser | |
| Wheels | |
| Air Cushioned | |
| Detachable Base | |
| Leveling Leg | |
| Reverse Legs | |
| Interlocking Design |
General
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Packaging Info
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| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Matthews Light/Heavy Double Riser Reviews
Great...considering They're Aluminum
By Raymond L
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-05
The Stands Are The Usual Matthews Quality And Work Great, Until The Lower Riser Tube Gets Out Of Round. This Aluminum Version Is 2.5 Lbs Lighter Than The 9.5 Foot Steel Version And When You're Lugging It Up Stairs In August, That's Noticable. If You Are Keeping These In A Kit Box, You'll Be Delighted For A Very Long Time. If You're Using Them Out Of A Grip Truck And Throwing Them Onto A Cart With Power Cables, Sandbags, And Other Stuff, You Run The Risk Of Dinging The Lower Riser Tube. When That Happens, The Tolerances Of The Clamping Collars Make It Almost Impossible To Open Or Close. That Said, We Used Ours For About Two Years Before The Damage Showed Up. Choose Between Durability, Wieght & A Foot Higher Vs. Less Durability & Less Weight.
Great stand
By Lukas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-01-05
It's stronger and beefier than pictured, which is a good thing since that's what I needed.
See any errors on this page?
is this an all-metal stand?
is this an all-metal stand?
Yes, the Matthews Light/ Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand (8.4') is an all metal stand.
Date published: 2025-11-03
What's the diameter of the stand when folded up?
What's the diameter of the stand when folded up?
The Matthews Light/ Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand (8.4') when closed has an approximate diameter of 5.75 inches.
Date published: 2023-03-18
Would this stand be suitable for an Aputure 400x ...
Would this stand be suitable for an Aputure 400x + Light Dome III(or similar softbox)? One man show so I want to stay light.
The Matthews Light/Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand (8.4') is within the support weight of the Aputure 400x and a softbox. One should use a sandbag on the bottom of that stand. This is some stronger stuff: https://bhpho.to/4ordpjo.
Date published: 2025-10-17
What are the dimensions when closed?
What are the dimensions when closed?
As per Matthews, the closed length of the 8.4' Light/ Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand is 36 inches.
Date published: 2024-04-29
Is Light/ Heavy stands more steadier than medium d
Is Light/ Heavy stands more steadier than medium duty maxi stand or is it a light duty stand? Is this same stand as the 3 rise one (except being 2 rise)?
The Matthews Light/ Heavy Double Riser Kit Stand (8.4') will support 25 lb and is a good, strong stand for lights and modifiers with a combined weight under that amount. It is a heavy-duty stand, despite the light weight (6 lb) that it is.
Date published: 2026-05-12