Help with Strobes

[M_Legend_Balla_W]

Hey all, I need some help trying to understand strobes.
Im looking at hensel strobes right now for shooting action sports. primarily snowboarding and skiing at the local hill, which i horribly light.
But what i'm lost on is, i will need a strobe bright enough to light the subject, but also recycle fast enough for my camera (6.3 fps).

Any suggestions of knowledge please throw my way.
~Richard

[JeffreyG]

When you shoot with strobes you time your shots and shoot in single shots. If you need fast bursts then you should be shooting with ambient light.

[M_Legend_Balla_W]

Look at this vid.
Its possible. you have to adjust the power settings and such. but its doable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwzTRAfwqo8

[Big K]

Originally Posted by M_Legend_Balla_W

Look at this vid.
Its possible. you have to adjust the power settings and such. but its doable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwzTRAfwqo8

Hahahaha!! The power pack he is using costs $10,600, the flash head is $1,600 (x2) and the $2,100 generator. Yes, for a mere $15,900 you too can light like Chase Jarvis. Oops, don't forget the $3,900 camera and $1,800 lens plus the cost of all the assistants for the day.

OP - The only flash gear I know of that stands a chance of keeping up with your frame rate and having a fast enough flash duration to stop action is the Broncolor from the video above or the newest Profoto gear, which is equally expensive.