Laser Stands - What does everybody use?

[KGB]

I normally use these....



... If Im using my BIG laser then I use this...

[michelrietveld]

I recently purchased this:
http://www.bax-shop.nl/wind-up-stati...t-details.html

wind up so you don't have to lift your heavy weight laser yourself, included a large enough t-barr to support 2 projectors.
It is capable of holding a lot of weight, personally tested if it could support mine ;-)
When folded up you can put it in the back of your car with one seat down.
Possible add-on a second one with truss adapters and i prefer truss if it is availlable but to be self supporting i did buy one of these.



Michel

[Ragdoll]

I sometimes use this stand as it will hold a 50lb speaker easily. One leg is adjustable for length for inclines, steps, etc. I use a standard adjustable projector mount normally used on heavy home theater units like Runco (mounts to bottom breadboard easily). This way I can hang from trussing or the attachment pole can slip over the top of the speaker stand and be locked into place. The projector mount is also a great unit for me since it allows roll, pitch and yaw angle adjusting.



http://http://www.pssl.com/Ultimate-...r-Stand-WLevel

[norty303]

The best bang for buck stand I know of (and use!) is the American DJ ST132 which is a Global Truss OEM I believe. Thomann do them for ~£130 each and hold 85kg up to 4m high. One adjustable leg and I think they're the same ones linked in the bax store a couple of posts up.
They are either a rebrand or copy of the Standtek SPTek4000 which retails for much more. Looks like Thomann also do the same stand under a different brand name for about £110 too.
At 25kg each they are a bit on the heavy side.

[platinum]

Anybody know if 4 legs are still *technically* required in the US? That *was* the case not too long ago, but I could see the rule changing for whatever reason.

[dzodzo]

I recently purchased this:
http://www.bax-shop.nl/wind-up-stati...t-details.html

now you planted a bug in my head, that one looks really good, i'm considering to get it instead of my cheapo light-stand

[Jem]

I knew I had the link here somewhere...

http://www.mypowerdrive.com/default.carousel3.asp

http://www.mypowerdrive.com/asp/cata....asp?linkid=62

[Stoney3K]

I definitely support the ST132 choice. They're cheap, and you can get adapters to attach 30cm square truss for a total weight of about 100kg (200lbs) worth of load.

I've used the on numerous occasions including bigger setups, and they're pretty solid, good bang for the buck.

Also, I believe Global has a version on the market right now which has TÜV certification.

[Displaser]

Anybody know if 4 legs are still *technically* required in the US? That *was* the case not too long ago, but I could see the rule changing for whatever reason.

Never heard that before.... Where is this mentioned?

[White-Light]

The best bang for buck stand I know of (and use!) is the American DJ ST132

I always thought American DJ stuff was a little on the cheap side quality wise. I know many of you had said you don't like their light quality. Are their stands different then?

BTW I really like the Powerdrive and some of the truss suggestions, but I fear they are beyond my budget for home use.

I already have a truss I bought off ebay a while ago, and its perfectly usable if a slightly damaged on one twist lock (although there's a locking pin as well for safety.) Only thing is whilst I was happy sticking the LW up there, I'm not so happy putting a 5K projector on a cheap truss. It's also way to wide for my use and more suited to a stage or DJ set up in a club.

I might give it away or accept offers on here if anyone wants it for general light fittings as I can't see myself using it.

Anyway, keep the suggestions / feedback coming, this is great resource for anyone looking for a stand.