Kupo Runway Stand Base (wheeled) - Wow! Great addition to my C-stand options

ScratchDisk said:

ScratchDisk said:

Looks like we were both on the same train of thought . . .

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Yes!

ScratchDisk said:

Regarding the Matthews stands with the castor pivots away from the leg ends; I presume that's found on the models that have the foot-extension on the castor-adapter. Those foot-adapters lift the casters off the ground when your stand is in storage-mode. Kupo has the same feature on their stands that have 4" casters, vs the 3" caster models.

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My heaviest/tallest stand (with a large footprint & leveling leg) is MSE's 'Digital Baby Stand'. I like it for what it offers but I added aftermarket Kupo style 4in casters. As you say they make the footprint even bigger*.

In contrast, MSE's 'Tripple riser Baby Roller' has the casters set back from the leg ends - which I don't especially like (not to mention the price). See:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/33087-REG/Matthews_H386020_Baby_Jr_Steel_Wheeled.html

* - well, they would, except the geometry requires the legs to be pinched up slightly achieving 45 degrees with the floor . . it's a compromise that I really like, if you need that overall size.

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Yeah, that's a fairly tall stand. Mind you, even with the inset casters, you've got a 49" foot-print. The Kupo Baby Roller only goes to just under 9' max height, and 41.5" foot-print. (my ceiling is 8')

Those Mattews stands are gorgeous. Too bad they're not more readily available up here. Vistek carries "some" Matthews accessories,,, but not the stands. I suppose they could special-order them for me, but at what price??? The Kupo stuff is very competitively priced up here in Canada.

ScratchDisk said:

@Jules; your choice sounds perfect for what you are describing - hope you like them!

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ScratchDisk said:

My heaviest/tallest stand (with a large footprint & leveling leg) is MSE's 'Digital Baby Stand'. I like it for what it offers but I added aftermarket Kupo style 4in casters. As you say they make the footprint even bigger*.

In contrast, MSE's 'Tripple riser Baby Roller' has the casters set back from the leg ends - which I don't especially like

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I have several MSE rollers including the (junior) Medium Overhead that weighs 36 lbs. MSE could certainly be clearer about the effective footprint but the wheel inset allows these rollers to stand upright while protecting the wheels from impact stresses. I often rig the stand in its folded state because it is remarkably stable and uses less floorspace. Should maximum footprint utilization be required, one can insert small planks under the far leg ends. Retracting the legs part way is either less effective for footprint, or jeopardizes wheel protection.

Rico Tudor said:

I have several MSE rollers including the (junior) Medium Overhead that weighs 36 lbs. MSE could certainly be clearer about the effective footprint but the wheel inset allows these rollers to stand upright while protecting the wheels from impact stresses. I often rig the stand in its folded state because it is remarkably stable and uses less floorspace. Should maximum footprint utilization be required, one can insert small planks under the far leg ends. Retracting the legs part way is either less effective for footprint, or jeopardizes wheel protection.

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The Matthews Medium Overhead Roller Stands look like beauties.

My requirements at this heavier end of the spectrum were rather particular: 1) Cheap as chips, 2) Leveling leg, 3) Capacity assoc with steel, 4) generous Footprint when used outside (could be 20% less indoors), 5) De-mountable lockable castors (pegs OK for protection/standing storage). I'm easy to please!

I've ended up with exactly what I need - my next steel stand down is Kupo's Baby Roller. Incidentally, MSE's build quality varies - I have one of their Alu stands which was pretty well flawless but their Dig Baby stand was so badly machined & assembled that I complained (fruitlessly, tho' he did reply) to Tyler Phillips and completely rebuilt the tripod base myself - now, it's fine.