BD stand and boom help

I need a stand and boom arm for a 22" BD, and I need some help. I came up with these options:

Stand: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ails&Q=&sku=253​069&is=REG
Or the 13' AB stand (I have one)

Boom: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ails&Q=&sku=253​069&is=REG
Counter Weight: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ails&Q=&sku=253​069&is=REG

Or all in one: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …109&is=REG#spec​ifications

What do you think? One better than the other? Are these setups good enough to hold a BD?

i vote the avenger combi

i vote for a Avenger C Stand with detachable turtle base.

In for replies for when I get mine

I bought a version of this: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Heavy_Duty_Boo​m_and.html

The model # changed when Bogen went through it's relabeling.

I own the 9.5ft Impact stand you are linking to and it is an excellent stand for the price.

However, the Bogen stand in the kit I mention is a differant class.

In all, the kit is bigger, heavier, more money and doesn't travel easy.
I couldn't find a travel bag to fit it in, and the wheels would have to come off to fold up the stand.
The boom is 3 sections and can be taken aparts for travel.

But in the end, I don't fear it tipping over...

-Mario

I should have mentioned that you should always have one of the tripod legs directly under the boom to keep it from tipping under weight.

Some will also mention to add saddle bags or whatever as well.

For me, just keeping the leg under the boom has worked for me along with the counter weight on the opposite side.

As someone also mentioned earlier, the C Stand is a good choice as well...

-Mario

Mario,

I was looking at the kit you recommend and the Avenger combo, and it seems like the Avenger has a wider foot print and the boom load difference is only about 2lb.

I forgot to mention that I would like to use it on location also, so it has to be easy to break down.

tekangel wrote in post #8806423
Mario,

I was looking at the kit you recommend and the Avenger combo, and it seems like the Avenger has a wider foot print and the boom load difference is only about 2lb.

I forgot to mention that I would like to use it on location also, so it has to be easy to break down.

Fair enough, that's why I mentioned the not so easy breakdown.

-Mario

C-Stand.. just make sure you buy sandbags if your extending alot..

TRUST ME!

m3rdpwr wrote in post #8806106
I bought a version of this: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Heavy_Duty_Boo​m_and.html

The model # changed when Bogen went through it's relabeling.

I own the 9.5ft Impact stand you are linking to and it is an excellent stand for the price.

However, the Bogen stand in the kit I mention is a differant class.

In all, the kit is bigger, heavier, more money and doesn't travel easy.
I couldn't find a travel bag to fit it in, and the wheels would have to come off to fold up the stand.
The boom is 3 sections and can be taken aparts for travel.

But in the end, I don't fear it tipping over...

I have essentially this same boom/stand/weight rig and it's really worth the money.

I keep mine in a bag - stand, boom, accessories (but not the 15-lb weight) - for storage and transport to job sites. I forget the bag make/model but could research it if someone really wants to know. I got the bag from B&H or Adorama.

SkipD wrote in post #8808200
I have essentially this same boom/stand/weight rig and it's really worth the money.

I keep mine in a bag - stand, boom, accessories (but not the 15-lb weight) - for storage and transport to job sites. I forget the bag make/model but could research it if someone really wants to know. I got the bag from B&H or Adorama.

SkipD, I would appreciate it if you could find out which bag.

BH and Bogen were no help.

Also, do you have to pull the casters off when storing?

Thanks!

-Mario

m3rdpwr wrote in post #8808601
SkipD, I would appreciate it if you could find out which bag.

BH and Bogen were no help.

Also, do you have to pull the casters off when storing?

Mario, the bag I use (I have two for my lighting equipment) is the Tamrac 328. The boom stand fits with its casters mounted. As I said above, everything for the boom rig fits in the bag easily although I carry the 15-pound counterweight separately.

In my other 328 bag, I keep four 13-ft light air-cushioned stands - two of which have casters mounted - and two 10-foot stands.

SkipD wrote in post #8809404
Mario, the bag I use (I have two for my lighting equipment) is the Tamrac 328. The boom stand fits with its casters mounted. As I said above, everything for the boom rig fits in the bag easily although I carry the 15-pound counterweight separately.

In my other 328 bag, I keep four 13-ft light air-cushioned stands - two of which have casters mounted - and two 10-foot stands.

Thanks for the info!

Pricey thing, ain't it?!

-Mario

m3rdpwr wrote in post #8809863
Thanks for the info!

Pricey thing, ain't it?!

I about choked when I saw the current price. I paid about $97 for my last one just a few years ago.

I might have missed it but is the stand/boom combination going to be used indoors and in the studio or on location. C Stands are great but not always a favorite for a location kit.