Kupo 20in Master C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit (20in C-Stand with Turtle Base Includes a 20in Grip Arm with Hex Stud and 2.5in Grip Head, Plus 2nd Additional 2.5in Grip Head) - Black (KS704611)

Amazing stand and very portable. Strong and well-built.

I've always used traditional fold-up light stands, but was looking for something a bit more robust (I use the Paul C Buff heavy duty stands, and the Impact brand stands, and only one out of three of them has survived the 4 years since I purchased them). The production company I work with has a few Matthews C-Stands, and I've never had any issue with them, but before purchasing my own stands I wanted to see what else was out there. In my research, I heard a couple people mention Kupo... which I had never heard of at that time. I went back and forth for a couple weeks between Avenger, Kupo, and Matthews... and ultimately decided on Kupo (it seemed like even though now many people were talking about them, the few that did absolutely loved them)When the stand arrived I was extremely impressed. The build quality was every bit as good as the Matthews, and in some cases even a step above the Matthews. The large knobs to tighten things down are a pleasure to use. All the fit and finish is top notch. Its actually "beefier" than the Matthews (the diameter of the main tubes are larger). The turtle base is extremely simple to use... the locking mechanism is really clever and definitely a step up from what I was used (some of the ones I use at work have this weird friction/spring lock where you basically just have to man-handle them to get them to fold out... which often confuses assistants). The grip head tightens easier and more securely with less effort than any of the other c-stands I've used.Im 100% happy with the purchase. Going with Kupo was a bit of a gamble because they were unknown to me at a time, but I now think this is the nicest C-stand I've ever used. I plan on buying at least one more, as well as one of the Kupo boom arms and some of their other assorted grip accessories.

I needed another light stand and decided to give the Kupo 40" Turtle Base Kit a go. It consists of three components--base, two-riser column and arm--rather than a single integrated unit. Component design allows compact storage and compatibility with other Kupo C-stand parts, e.g., riser columns, extensions, booms and grip heads. The column sections and legs move silky smooth and lock securely with large t-handles. And, yeah, the turtle base twist lock and big beefy T-handles make for fast setup and teardown.It’s an attractive piece of kit: fit and finish are excellent and materials—chromed steel tubes with aluminum locks—appear strong enough for war zone duty. Of course, all that metal helps stability but comes at a cost: weight. This beast is 24LBs according to my bathroom scale! So great for studio use but not something I’d want carry to a gig in the boondocks. However, it disassembles quickly and folds fairly flat for storage or transport and fits in my On Stage SSB6500 Speaker And Mic Stand Bag along with a Manfrotto 420CSUNS.The relatively small footprint means it fits in spaces big folding tripod-style light stands dare not tread. I rarely need to saddlebag the base with my small CFL heads and softbox, but I sometimes hang a counterweight on the arm for balance and ease of movement.I mainly use the Kupo to hold a CFL light head and softbox, but have pressed it into service to hold a DSLR for overhead video. Add a Manfrotto 143BK bracket and small ball head and it holds solid. Not as versatile as a jib crane but good for static shots.I own two of these stands and am extremely pleased with their quality, design and performance. And, while a little pricy, is money well spent due to the increased durability and stability.

I have a few of these now, very solid. They have a cool release mechanism for the legs, that’s unique. Also the stem comes off which is important to note. It’s not a Rocky Mountain stand for uneven ground, it’s made to be broken down small and quickly. Very versatile

This is a great cost effective C Stand. Does its job! I just wouldn't put anything too heavy without a sandbag to help prevent tipping

The Kupo 40" Master C-Stand with Turtle Base is an absolute, unequivocal, beast of a beautiful stand. I have it in black and it looks absolutely stunning and intimidating. When the package arrived I immediately felt how heavy it was, so if you buy this stand, it weighs a solid 20 pounds. Second; it takes roughly 10 seconds to put it together. It is a two piece setup, connect the pole to base, screw to fasten and that's it. Third; it is built like a Sherman Tank! The turtle base is very well balanced. If you use it for outdoor shooting leave the sand bags at home unless the wind is blowing 50 miles an hour. My Xplor 600 fits flawlessly on this stand. Very beautiful and well made stand. I cannot recommend this stand enough! Sturdy, built like a tank, beautiful, fully capable stand. Buy it; you will not regret it.