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Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9'6" (2.9m)

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Brand	Impact
Material	Aluminum
Item Dimensions LxWxH	43 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches
Item Weight	5.3 Pounds
Mounting Type	Floor Mount

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Three Sections
5/8" Stud with 1/4"-20 Threaded Top
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Product Dimensions

43 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches

Item Weight

5.3 pounds

ASIN

B004U5F3OE

Item model number

LS96HABIM3

Customer Reviews

4.1 149 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars

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#290 in Photographic Lighting Booms & Stands

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

March 28, 2011

Manufacturer

Impact

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Product Description

This Impact Light Stand is heavy duty, black aluminum, with sure-twist section locks and air cushioning.

Air cushioning gently lowers the light, preventing damage to light fixtures and fingers when section locks have not been properly tightened.

Three Section stand
Will easily support up to 22 lbs (10kg) of lights with accessories
Optional casters available

Maximum Height: 9.6' (2.9 m)
Minimum Height: 51.2" (1.3 m)
Closed Length: 42.5" (1.1 m)
Footprint Diameter: 42.5" (1.1 m)
Leg Tip: 25mm
Maximum Load: 22 lb (10 kg)
Weight: 4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
Accepts Wheels: Yes
Attachment Size: 5/8 in stud with 1/4"-20 threaded tip
Air Cushioned: Yes

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5

149 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the sturdiness, quality, performance, weight and air-cushioning of the mount bracket. For example, they mention that it's substantial, works well and is easy to carry around. That said, they appreciate the air-cushions for helping to release gear.

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76 customers mention67 positive9 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the mount bracket. They say it's substantial, heavy-duty, and stable with loads of up to 10 pounds. They also appreciate the reinforced legs that provide added stability. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of this product.

"...This stand just feels stable. It is heavy, the bars and larger in diameter, and it doesn't feel like it will break or bend...." Read more

"...And I love the wide stance for it as well. Helps it be very stable, and it also gets very compact to fit into my car's trunk...." Read more

"...The air-cushioned action works great as well. The term "heavy-duty" definitely describes this stand...." Read more

"...They still seem quite sturdy, however. - Air cushion uses a small hole instead of a valve. This, in itself, is not a problem...." Read more

56 customers mention56 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the quality of the mount bracket. They say it's well built for the price, and a great investment. Some customers also mention that it'll be a good stand for off-camera flash.

"...The three legs will spread out much wider giving it such a better base to hold the light...." Read more

"...I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a good quality light stand." Read more

"...Conclusion:I am impressed with the quality of the PBL stand. My budget is tight enough that the %50 cost savings is a big deal...." Read more

"...In short Get these, great product, and Impact also sells the casters to put on the bottom for easy maneuvering...." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mount bracket. They mention that it works well, the stand works perfectly, and the air cushion system seems to work well. The hardware is durable and it works with their speedlight flash and softbox. The air system works great to keep them from slamming into the ground. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"...The stand was much heavier (duty) than expected. All the parts function very well and I have had no problems with it supporting various softboxs..." Read more

"...diameter leg and upper section aluminum tubes. - Air cushion works every time, with or without weight, and is very smooth. - Threaded..." Read more

"...Update: 2015 still working great! I use these stands about 1-2 times a week, still work great!" Read more

"...LightAir-cushioned - works very wellFast setupEasy adjustmentsLock securelyCons:..." Read more

26 customers mention22 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the mount bracket. For example, they mention it's light, easy to carry around, and compact. Some say it'll fit in their trunk without any problem.

"...This stand just feels stable. It is heavy, the bars and larger in diameter, and it doesn't feel like it will break or bend...." Read more

"...Helps it be very stable, and it also gets very compact to fit into my car's trunk. So all in all a great stand! I will be buying another one!" Read more

"...Once received, I was not disappointed. The stand was much heavier (duty) than expected...." Read more

"...But I have a smaller car and they fit in my trunk no problem, I also never close them down, I always use them...." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the air-cushion feature of the mount bracket. They say it helps them lower the stand without gear.

"...The air-cushioned action works great as well. The term "heavy-duty" definitely describes this stand...." Read more

"The tubular structure of the stands feel solid and the air cushioning is adequate...." Read more

"...LightAir-cushioned - works very wellFast setupEasy adjustmentsLock securelyCons:..." Read more

"...Air cushioning works well when equipment is on it. For the price, it's a decent value. It gets a 4 out of 5 from me." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the mount bracket easy to use. They mention the knobs are sturdy and easy to manipulate. Some say the light stand is easy to set up and use, with fast setup and easy adjustments. They also say the bracket goes to 9.5 feet and is easy break down for shipping. Overall, most are happy with the action of all joints and extending sections.

"...I was pleasently surprised by this light stand. Very sturdy and easy to use...." Read more

"...I put these stands through the motions and was happy with the action of all joints and extending sections...." Read more

"...LightAir-cushioned - works very wellFast setupEasy adjustmentsLock securelyCons:..." Read more

"...Easy to set up and take down and after a couple years' worth of use the knobs and other functions are still good as new...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the height of the mount bracket. For example, they mention it's easy to use, sturdy, and has a range of heights. Some appreciate that it can extend up to nearly 3 meters.

"...I love how high the stands go. I don't need to goto 9.5' but it's nice to be able to. And I love the wide stance for it as well...." Read more

"Amazing stand with great length! Longer than I expected in collapsed state...." Read more

"Strong, tall and very well made. My 55" Softbox had my other light stand bowing. Even a backdrop stand was bowing. My dad had one of these...." Read more

"...Easy to use, sturdy, range of heights... Despite the cheaper price, this stand has taken everything that I have dealt out to it and comes back for..." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the mount bracket. Some mention that it's big, sturdy, and has a large footprint. However, others say that it could be improved in size and that it won't fit in their current lightstand case.

"...This stand just feels stable. It is heavy, the bars and larger in diameter, and it doesn't feel like it will break or bend...." Read more

"...The only thing I noticed that could be improved is the footprint. It's a bit smaller than my other lightstands and they aren't as heavy duty...." Read more

"...They're big, and the only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that they are so long that you won't be able to fit them into an average light average." Read more

"This unit is perfect for VR Lighthouses. The bases are small for most homes. No holes in the walls...." Read more

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Grace

Legit Light Stand

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2016

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WHOA! Talk about an upgrade from what I was using. Now to be fair, I still love my beginner hobbyist light stand. It's done me very well and I've grown and developed using it. So I will not bash it. However, I wanted a step-up and this was recommended to me. As it is just more than double the money as what I was used to, I figured it would be a heavier quality but nothing near over the top. Boy was I wrong! This light stand is just like it implies, it's HEAVY DUTY. I can't wait to use it! There is something about looking the part that is helpful when doing professional photo shoots. The other stands did the job, but honestly, looked flimsy. This stand is wonderful. The three legs will spread out much wider giving it such a better base to hold the light. I've always referred to my last stand is feeling a bit like Mary Poppins when I'm outdoors. It seems the wind catches the umbrella filter and wants to take it flying. Unfortunately, I've lost and damaged equipment because of this. This stand just feels stable. It is heavy, the bars and larger in diameter, and it doesn't feel like it will break or bend.

I'm very pleased with it. Attach a flash bracket to the top and I'm ready to roll. This is a great addition to your photography needs. Take the plunge and buy the upgrade. It's so worth it!

One person found this helpful

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Malachi

Great stand on a budget

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2011

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This is a great stand! I was pleasently surprised by this light stand. Very sturdy and easy to use. The only complaint maybe is the dial you twist at the very bottom to extend the legs, but that it about it for me. I've got a Mettle 600 watt strobe with a 60" Fotodiox Octagon softbox on it. And it holds it up just fine! I'm so confident in it that I don't even have to put bricks or weights on the legs to keep it from tipping over like I had to with my cheapo's I used for my Canon flashes. I love how high the stands go. I don't need to goto 9.5' but it's nice to be able to. And I love the wide stance for it as well. Helps it be very stable, and it also gets very compact to fit into my car's trunk. So all in all a great stand! I will be buying another one!

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Better Than I Expected

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2012

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I had done a lot of research trying to figure out which light stand to purchase and finally decided on the Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand. Once received, I was not disappointed. The stand was much heavier (duty) than expected. All the parts function very well and I have had no problems with it supporting various softboxs or a 42" umbrella and 430 EX II flash. The air-cushioned action works great as well. The term "heavy-duty" definitely describes this stand. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a good quality light stand.

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S. Talley

Completely fell apart

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021

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After having this stand for a year with limited use, it has fallen apart. The plastic pieces that go in between the metal pieces have fallen out and now it's impossible to tighten it up and which means no stability. A few of us have tried putting them back where they belong but they no longer stay and so I'm on the hunt for a new one already.

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Bearded Camera Guy

Strong stand with smooth air cushion. Compared to Pro PBL stand

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2012

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I couldn't decide between the Pro PBL Heavy Duty 10' Light Stands, Air Cushioned, Set of 2 With Velcro Ties, Steve Kaeser Photographic Lighting & Accessories and the Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m) so I ordered both. The Impact stands arrived first and I took them out of the box. The first thing I noticed was the brushed aluminum finish, the second thing I noticed was the plastic locking collars. The plastic concerned me, but the action raising and lowering the stands was smooth and the air cushion worked well even when supporting weight.

Soon the Pro PBL Heavy Duty 10' stands arrived. I took them out of the box. The first thing I noticed was the gloss black paint on the aluminum. The second thing was the metal locking collars. I put these stands through the motions and was happy with the action of all joints and extending sections. The fatal flaw was noticed when I extended the upper section and tried to lower it while supporting weight. The section stopped completely and would not lower. Only after removing the weight and wiggling the top section was I able to retract it. I took the stand apart to find the problem. The rubber gasket is too soft and the air pressure forces it out against the walls of the tube binding it and preventing movement. With the weight removed, this doesn't happen, but the point of an air cushioned light stand is that you can smoothly and safely lower the weight. This is a critical design flaw and effects the basic function of the light stand.

Side by side the products are very similar.

Impact pros:
- Slightly thicker aluminum with a more scratch / chip resistant brushed finish.
- Joints are attached with bar rivets that traverse the diameter of the tube. Similar to a bolt.
- Larger diameter leg and upper section aluminum tubes.
- Air cushion works every time, with or without weight, and is very smooth.
- Threaded stud is well finished and the inset is tapered at around 45 degrees. It is secured by a press bar.

Impact cons:
- Price - they are twice the price of the PBL stands.
- Plastic locking collars make me a bit nervous, but have held up well with no problem so far.

PBL pros: Price - They are very affordable and still good quality. Metal locking collars are a plus.

PBL cons:
- The paint chips easily which doesn't look as nice as the brushed aluminum on the Impact stands.
- Joints are attached with pop rivets instead of a bar or bolt that penetrates the diameter of the tube. These rivets are not well spread on the inside. Some are not spread around the circumference of the hole, but only spread to cover the hole partially. Eventually, these will pop out and need to be replaced with bolts.
- The aluminum tubes for the legs and upper extension are smaller in diameter than the Impact stands. They still seem quite sturdy, however.
- Air cushion uses a small hole instead of a valve. This, in itself, is not a problem. The air cushion lets air out too quickly causing weight to drop rapidly. There is just enough air cushion to keep the retracting extension from slamming into the base, but not by much.
- The top extension tube has a soft rubber gasket that binds to the middle extension tube when bearing weight. Weight must be removed before top extension tube can be retracted. For me, this is a deal breaker. There is no way to lower the upper extension tube while it is weight bearing. All four stands I purchased exhibited this behavior. It appears to be a design flaw. The impact stand uses a stiffer gasket which does not bind under weight.
- Threaded stud is machined but not finished. It has very sharp edges and is slightly taller than standard studs. The inset is a 90 degree corner. It is secured by a pop rivet.

Conclusion:

I am impressed with the quality of the PBL stand. My budget is tight enough that the %50 cost savings is a big deal. I would have chosen the PBL stand over the Impact stand if the retraction of the upper extension tube wasn't a problem. The air cushioning could be a bit stronger to lower weight more smoothly, but it works well enough. Eventually, some pop rivets would come out of the holes and need to be replaced by bolts. Just hope this doesn't happen on a shoot.

Budget aside, I would choose the Impact stand even if the extension tube problem on the PBL stand were fixed. However, I would like to see metal locking collars and bolts connecting the joints. This will keep the stands in service much longer.

In the end, I returned the PBL stands and kept the Impact stands. They cost more, but they function well. I am satisfied with my purchase.

I hope this review is helpful. I was not able to find any other reviews of the PBL stand before purchasing it. There are hundreds of reviews of the Impact stand on Amazon and B&H Photo.

87 people found this helpful

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Great build

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2012

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I purchased these after reviewing about 40 lightstands and reading the reviews. Get these ones.Built solid thick and strong. They hold my Bees and my sofboxes 30x40 no problem, even when I throw on my 70" Octobox, they don't teeter. The only down side is that they m appear tall when closed. But I have a smaller car and they fit in my trunk no problem, I also never close them down, I always use them. In short Get these, great product, and Impact also sells the casters to put on the bottom for easy maneuvering.

Update: 2015 still working great! I use these stands about 1-2 times a week, still work great!

21 people found this helpful

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Great value

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2016

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Value for money this is superb

Buy Bye Buy

Impact Light Stand

Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2014

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I had been debating on buying this light stand for some time; I finally took the plunge and bought on December 23/13. I got my parcel yesterday; my delivery was late by 3 days.

I like how sturdy it is, the coating is smooth, and the weigh isn't heavy but not light either. I love the air-cushion in the light stand; I can gently lower my lighting without fear of smashing my external flash to bits. I do wish the legs had the same treatment; I nearly clammed my finger while trying to fold the legs. There is no travel bag so you will have to purchase one. Overall, I would highly recommend this light stand over the Cowboy Studio brand; not only just in price but quality, and sturdiness.

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Hermogenes C.

Very stable to hold 5 foot wide softboxes

Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2016

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This is a sturdy tripod! I bought my first one, was impressed, and bought another one after 3 months. Very stable to hold my 3 foot and 5 foot wide octagonal softboxes even in location shoots.

2 people found this helpful

Detlef Klahm

Great

Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2018

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Very good

You can see from the photo that how bad the handling was

Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2016

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When I received the package, both box and the light stand were damaged. You can see from the photo that how bad the handling was.

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