Cheap lightstands

[k4show]

Please reccomend me to some cheap and light lightstands, portability and being able to reach 8' or so is my priority.

[LBaldwin]

Cheap lightstands = busted lamps... Get good quality used if you have to save moola

[k4show]

Like what?

[Kt56]

I just got a 13 foot stand from alienbees. They also have a 10 foot stand but it's not as stable as the 13 foot stand. The 13 foot Is a nice stand, nice wide base and good build. Spend the extra money on a good stand so you don't have to buy a new light.

[breal101]

I have some Impact stands that came with a used kit I bought off e-bay. I probably wouldn't have bought these because of the low price they sell for but they really seem to be built pretty well, a clone of some of the bogen stands I've had for over 20 years. Good stands last a long time and are worth the investment, cheap crappy ones go in the closet or get used to hold reflectors or something.

[shutterfiend]

Pros: Inexpensive, Sturdy, Air Cushioned
Cons: Bulky, Real bulky, Heavy

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253069-REG/Impact_LS_96HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty_Light.htm l

[mufutau55]

Get the Impact Light stand posted above by Shutterfiend.. it's real good.

Mufutau

Please reccomend me to some cheap and light lightstands, portability and being able to reach 8' or so is my priority.

[k4show]

Pros: Inexpensive, Sturdy, Air Cushioned
Cons: Bulky, Real bulky, Heavy

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253069-REG/Impact_LS_96HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty_Light.htm l

I have similar stands now, I've been using my backdrop stands, but those are just not portable enough. I need to be portable and that's the key in my search.

[m3rdpwr]

I use the Impact brand stands.

They 9.5 foot air cussioned heavy duty ones are awesome!

-Mario

[Cathpah]

I don't find the impact heavy duty air-cushioned stands to be either heavy or bulky at all.

I'm sure they're bigger than the nano stands....but they weigh almost nothing and aren't that big at all.

stands can never be too portable, given you ought to be sandbagging every stand you use. (especially on location)