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finnianp
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p.1 #1 · Large Shipping Cases?


I have to fly out across the country with a large amount of equipment. Do any of you have recommendations on shipping cases for c-stands?

Thanks!

Dec 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM
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Do your c-stands have the detachable base? You could put the bases in one case and the long skinny parts in another as the cases made for c-stands are $$$$ and heavy as heck.
Can you rent at your destination? It seems like a real PITA to ship C-stands across the country.

Dec 11, 2008 at 11:54 PM
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Yeah, really - renting at or near your destination is always a good idea for grip. Otherwise use lighter-weight stands...I've got a few mid-weight Impact or SP Systems stands that are maybe 1/3rd the weight of a c-stand but still pretty sturdy.

You could use something like this to ship or fly with grip gear:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/151551-REG/SKB_SKB_H4816W_Large_ATA_Stand_Case.html

Dec 12, 2008 at 12:24 AM
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p.1 #4 · Large Shipping Cases?


Thanks for the suggestions

Dec 15, 2008 at 06:03 PM
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Just as an FYI - the case that Shatterkiss linked to is great, but it's a near replica of the hard-sided golf bag cases that cost 1/3 the price.

http://www.casesbyskb.com/golf/golf-cases.htm - same company, very similar cases, $100 less.

http://www.securegolftravel.com/hard-sided-cases - one here for $89.

I can't vouch for quality or anything of the sort for anything I linked to, just letting you know what's out there.

Dec 16, 2008 at 02:51 PM
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If you have to ship i suggest Pelican cases. Super heavy, so split your load a bit, but as above if you can: RENT (or fly with alu folding stands)

Dec 16, 2008 at 05:03 PM

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