B&H backdrop stand SALE: B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop. Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width) $100.00 off until 12/22. Does anyone have this kit and do you...

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop.
Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width)
$100.00 off until 12/22.
Does anyone have this kit and do you recommend it? Pros and cons please. Thank you.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

tiphareth51 wrote:

B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop.
Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width)
$100.00 off until 12/22.
Does anyone have this kit and do you recommend it? Pros and cons please. Thank you.

Take a look at these from CowboyStudio (much the same, at less cost, I have one of theirs and have been using it for about 8 years, without any problems):

https://www.cowboystudio.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Backdrop+Support

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

Thank you.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

tiphareth51 wrote:

B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop.
Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width)
$100.00 off until 12/22.
Does anyone have this kit and do you recommend it? Pros and cons please. Thank you.

Here are the reviews from actual folks who have bought it and use it. Maybe you should start here.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1154354-REG/impact_bg_ps440_pro_backdrop_support_kit.html/reviews

MHenny

Just took delivery of the Impact background stands, easy set-up, well built kit, crossbar is smooth when extending to full length. The stands seem stable when cranked at an extension height of 7’-8’ holding a small roll (56” wide) of seamless. The 2 zippers on the bag are heavy duty, worked well out of the box and bag material seems well constructed. Again, just out of the box with a trial set-up. No issues that I’m seeing so far, I think it’s a great value B&H is offering. Glad I made the purchase. Hope this helps.

dasgeiss

rfmaude41 wrote:

Take a look at these from CowboyStudio (much the same, at less cost, I have one of theirs and have been using it for about 8 years, without any problems):

https://www.cowboystudio.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Backdrop+Support

Couldn't tell from the ad but is it made out of 1" steel tubing or aluminum or ???

Joe 88

Check out ebay

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

That's pretty cool. However, for a fraction of the cost, I made my own from PVC pipe and fittings.
--Bob

tiphareth51 wrote:

B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop.
Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width)
$100.00 off until 12/22.
Does anyone have this kit and do you recommend it? Pros and cons please. Thank you.

Haydon

tiphareth51 wrote:

B&H has a really good sale on this backdrop.
Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit (12.9' Width)
$100.00 off until 12/22.
Does anyone have this kit and do you recommend it? Pros and cons please. Thank you.

If I were you I'd look at this one instead.

Ravelli ABSL Photo Video Backdrop Stand Kit 13' Tall x 15' Wide with Dual Air Cushion Stands and Bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TLSXMO/?coliid=I1KD0WE3RGTDKE&colid=IESMYOYJR6Z7&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

It has 423 reviews with a 4 out of 5 @ $99.96

Save yourself some frustration, buy a seamless grey paper. If you light it properly, you can get any color with gels. It also allows sweeps to be made effortlessly. I won't use muslin backgrounds anymore. I like clean wrinkle free surfaces.

Buy your seamless from B&H and make sure you spend over $50.00 from them. You will get free shipping. Normally seamless paper is considered a bulk item and they charge dearly for it. One competitor wants you to spend over $20.00 for shipping alone on a 86" width.

If you're interested in saving big money, this DIY from the Slanted Lens is epic to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX_KNiSVtjI&t=200s

MrMophoto Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"

Sorry this reply may be a bit late, but I use that backdrop stand in my photo classes (I teach photo in a public HS) It works very well, easy to set up and take down the case/bag is great. I use it with 6' cloth back drops, I think an 8' paper roll would be too heavy. after a few years of use (in a high school it's more like abuse) it has held up well except one of the pins that hold the crossbar pulled out. I just taped it back and it works fine. It's definitely worth the reduced price.

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

billnikon wrote:

Here are the reviews from actual folks who have bought it and use it. Maybe you should start here.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1154354-REG/impact_bg_ps440_pro_backdrop_support_kit.html/reviews

Billnikon. I did look at the on-line reviews but wanted to hear from someone who actually has used them recently. I don't trust all the reviews on sale sights. Thanks for your comment.

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

MHenny wrote:

Just took delivery of the Impact background stands... (show quote)

Thank you MHenny. Agreed, very sturdy and the B&H offer was fantastic. Thank you for your reply.

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

Haydon wrote:

If I were you I'd look at this one instead. br br... (show quote)

Haydon thank you for the reply and your recommendation. I went with the Impact one due to it's construction.