Which light stands do you use with a portable kit?

m3rdpwr wrote in post #5522268
I have those 9.5ft Imapct cushioned stands and they rock!

HI Mario,

They do rock. Not a darn thing wrong with them.

If I could have the exact stand with an adjustable leg I'd take that, and if t could be a few inches shorter when folder, all the better.

TMR Design wrote in post #5522295
HI Mario,

They do rock. Not a darn thing wrong with them.

If I could have the exact stand with an adjustable leg I'd take that, and if t could be a few inches shorter when folder, all the better.

That's actually my only compaint with them and meant to write that in.
But, I'm guessing if they made it a 4-section stand it wouldn't be as good.

I'll haev to look for a stand I researched long ago that may have been what you were looking for...

-Mario

TMR Design wrote in post #5522073
I did look at Century stands but I'm not sure I need something quite so robust. They look amazing but are made of steel, so stability increases, as does weight and price.

According to the specs is only folds down to 4.4 feet. That's significant. I'm trying to keep the compacted size at or below my current heavy duty stands that fold down to 42 inches.

I haven't ruled out Century stands but it may be more than I need at this time.

I have the century stands. I would not recommend them for a quick portable shoot, but for a big location shoot where you will be shooting all day they are worth the extra weight. I got the Bogen Avenger 205 series because I was tired of watching my light sway around and sag. I didn't care to see one of the Hensel heading for the ground. Plus it's much easier to lay weights on the horizonal part of the legs. Since getting them all of my ather stands only come out to hold the occasional reflector. The 4 stand Bogen set is around $500.00 and worth every penny.

http://www.calumetphot​o.com/item/MF6060/

i use the calumet 13.5' air cushoned stands.