Savage Stainless Steel C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit, 9.5'

Under the spotlight of professional photography and film production, the Savage 40" (102cm) Stainless Steel C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit stands out as a pinnacle of durability and versatility. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, this sturdy C-stand is designed to meet the rigorous demands of any set, providing reliable support for your lighting and equipment needs.The innovative design includes a patent-pending junior receiver strategically positioned on the lowest leg, setting this stand apart from its competitors. This unique feature allows for the placement of additional lighting or modifiers close to the ground, enhancing your ability to utilize compact spaces efficiently and creatively. With this stand, you can effortlessly position your gear into corners without sacrificing optimal output, ensuring that you can do more with less clutter obstructing your workspace.The kit comes complete with a 20" (51cm) riser, equipped with a junior to baby pin, which can be conveniently stored on the side of the main 40" riser when not in use. This secondary riser can be inserted into the leg's junior receiver for dual functionality, enabling you to mount two lights or combine a light with a scrim on a single C-stand, maximizing your setup's utility.For ultra-low positioning, simply remove the junior to baby pin from the 20" riser and place it into the leg's junior receiver. You can also transfer the 40" riser from the center to the leg's junior receiver to snugly fit a light into a corner, making the most of your shooting environment. The 20" riser's adjustability through the foot of the leg ensures the stand remains level on uneven surfaces, such as stairs, providing stability in various shooting conditions.The stand's fast-acting, foldable turtle base legs feature a pull release knob for quick and secure opening, closing, and locking, facilitating easy adjustments and transport. When fully extended, the stand reaches a height of 9' 6" (2.9m), and with its two riser sections, it confidently supports loads up to 25 lbs. (11.33kg), surpassing the load capacity of many competing stands.Included with the stand is an adjustable hook designed for hanging cables and controllers when mounted high on the column, or for sandbags and ballasts when mounted low, enhancing safety and convenience on set. The hook can also be folded up alongside the riser when not in use, maintaining a neat and organized workspace.The Savage C-Stand's Rocky Mountain leg feature allows for precise leveling on uneven terrain, while the turtle base design ensures easy setup and breakdown. While sandbags are not included, they are highly recommended when mounting heavy objects to ensure the utmost stability of your equipment.In summary, the Savage 40" Stainless Steel C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit is an essential tool for photographers and filmmakers seeking a durable, sturdy, reliable, versatile, and high-quality support system for their creative endeavors.