Flashpoint - 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome (Kit Of

What sets the Flashpoint 10' Century C Stand Kit apart is its embodiment of the classic C Stand tradition, offering robust and dependable support for lighting and modifiers in both cinema and still photography studios. This kit boasts a two-tier, 10-foot spring-loaded riser column complete with a baby pin on top, facilitating secure mounting of various lighting equipment. The removable turtle base is engineered with a self-locking mechanism, ensuring stability and ease of use during setup and breakdown.Constructed from high-quality steel with a sleek chrome finish, the stand is not only sturdy but also durable, designed to withstand the rigors of frequent use in a professional environment. Its load capacity of 30.1 to 31 lbs. makes it suitable for a wide range of equipment, ensuring versatility across different shooting scenarios.The kit includes two aluminum 3.0" grip heads and a 40" extension boom arm, which allows for precise positioning of light modifiers, arms, scrims, flags, gobos, or smaller lights. The unique design of the grip heads features interlocking surfaces that maintain a fixed position, providing reliable support for accessories on the steel arm, which can be used in one of its four channels of varying diameters.The innovative 'Turtle Base' offers an exceptionally low center of gravity, preventing tipping and enhancing stability, especially when used with sandbags. Its staggered curved leg design not only allows for compact storage but also enables multiple C Stands to be nested closely together, optimizing studio space. Additionally, the adjustable legs can be positioned at any angle, offering greater flexibility than traditional fixed-leg stands.The Flashpoint 10' Century C Stand Kit is a testament to the evolution of the C Stand, which originated from the early days of motion picture production. Today, it stands as an indispensable tool in the arsenal of photographers and filmmakers, continuing the legacy of the century-sized reflectors that gave these stands their name. With its combination of strength, versatility, and reliability, this C Stand kit is an essential 'must-have' for any serious image maker's studio setup.