Lowel has announced new 40” C-Stands. Lowel has made light stands in the past, but to my knowledge, this is their first foray into C-Stands.
The 40-inch double-riser shaft is equipped with unique ergonomic locking tri-knobs that are claimed to offer a firm grip and secure hold. The staggered leg height design allows you to nest several stands close together.
Lowel C-stands follow industry-standard sizes so they will fit on grip trucks or C-stand hangers.
Key features
- Heavy-duty – designed for loads up to 22 lbs./10 kg
- Industry-standard size to perfectly stack & store on carts, grip truck hangers or studio racks
- Aluminum castings with stainless steel Helicoil inserts
- Captive “no backout” tri-knob handles with hex-nut wrench interface
- Tapered brass brakes for fast and secure riser adjustment
- Top riser with a welded knurled baby pin to prevent rotation of grip head or lighting fixture
- Spring-loaded and welded 1.5mm tube wall thickness steel legs
- Serrated Grip Head with an aluminum gasket to prevent slipping and sagging
- Stainless steel Grip Arm with flat recess pin to limit slipping or rotation of light fixtures
- Choice of Turtle Base or Sliding Leg Base
- Choice of electroplated chrome or powder-coated black finish
Two Versions Available
The Lowel 40″ C-Stands come in either a Turtle Base or Sliding Leg Base. Both versions have a payload capacity of 22 lb (10 kg).
The turtle-base model C-stand (CTB-40) features spring-loaded legs for fast setup and breakdown and for easy travel and storage. The removable base with a 1⅛-inch junior receiver allows you to exchange riser sections with accessories like a stand adapter for low-angle lighting or replacing the legs with a runway base for greater mobility.
It comes with:
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Turtle Base Kit
- Chrome C-Stand
- Lowel 40″ Grip Arm (Chrome)
- Lowel 2.5″ Grip Head (Chrome)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
The sliding-leg model C-stand (CSL-40) features a movable top leg that’s secured by a tri-knob. It’s designed for leveling the stand on uneven surfaces like stairs, hills, and curbs. It comes with:
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Sliding Leg Kit with 2.5″ Grip Head & 40″ Grip Arm (Black or Chrome)
- Grip Arm with Head (40″)
- Grip Head (2.5″)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Lowel’s Grip Head (CGH-25) provides 5/8 and 3/8-inch holes for mounting grip arms and other lighting fixtures or grip equipment. The 40-inch Grip Arm (CGA-40) features a fixed 2.5-inch grip head and a pin with a flat recess that prevents slipping or rotating when mounting small light fixtures.
Price & Availability
The Lowel 40″ C-Stands retail for the following prices:
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Turtle Base Kit (Chrome, 9.8′) $179.99 USD
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Turtle Base Kit (Black, 9.8′) $179.99 USD
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Sliding Leg Kit with 2.5″ Grip Head & 40″ Grip Arm (Chrome) $159.99 USD
- Lowel 40″ C-Stand Sliding Leg Kit with 2.5″ Grip Head & 40″ Grip Arm (Black) $159.99 USD
The Grip Heads can be purchased for $37 USD.
They are all available to purchase.
These prices are competitive and put them in line with options from Impact, Matthews, and Kupo.
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