Chris R Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Curious what kind of boom stands you guys travel with when flying. I'm currently looking for something that's less than 27" when folded and struggling a bit on flimsiness vs size. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I've been using Matthews light kit stands for a long time. I'm pretty sure this is the model (or the current version of the model) I have: http://products.msegrip.com/collections/kit-stands/products/kit-light-medium-with-brake-black Tubular legs, collapses to 27 inches, works fine with a pole. Has taken a lot of abuse over the years and still works great. Main drawback is the 27-inch footprint. I wish is was wider... but the wider stands are longer when collapsed and I already have four of these. And with a sandbag or just a shoulder bag or backpack hanging from the middle t-handle it's stable enough with a 9-foot pole on it. I don't know if I'd hang something from a handle on a crappy stand, but these Matthews are well built so no problem. Just finished two weeks and way too many flights & interviews with two of these stands. They held up better than I did. Rest of the MSE kit stand line: http://products.msegrip.com/collections/kit-stands Screen grab of the current model MSE stand that I use: Interested in what others are using... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I use a Lowel Uni stand. It's about 22" collapsed and has a very wide footprint. well made. a bit heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I take a c-stand everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris R Posted November 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks guys. Chris I actually worked yesterday with someone with a heavy duty Lowel Uni Sr stand. Just as you said a bit heavy but seems pretty sturdy for something that folds up that small. I most likely will go this route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I also use a c stand everywhere. Turtle base so it breaks down to something reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I've used the next size up Matthews kit stand from the one Jim F. is using. They are reasonably light weight and fit in a stand bag along with gobo heads and hooks attached, poles and cables. Pack the proper sized allen key with them and give the set screws a touch of locktite or silicone adhesive. This will save trouble down the road since they'll loosen during travel and the tubes will get deformed if you over tighten them. My first pair of stands lasted about 15 years and the second pair are in about year 10. Best regards, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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