I just purchased a 60" Photek Shoot through umbrella and I'm very impressed with its quality. However I purchased a Bogen/Manfroto 001B light stand and it seems like its a little to light weight for the 60".
Am I being too paranoid or am I being stupid putting a 60" Umbrella on the small 001B?
I would use a much larger stand for a 60" than the 001B. The largest I feel comfortable on one is around a 40" (like the westcott double folder)
For a 60" umbrella I would look at a 8+ foot height 'sized' light stand would be a better choice. A stand of that size will have a wider leg footprint and more stability.
You could probably get away with it in a pinch if you don't even think about taking it outdoors and if you've got a little weight (ankle weights are great) to put on the bottom. Then you'd better hold your breath.
Recommendations for a stand or an umbrella? It's just a matter of time before you destroy a 60''. 40'' is much safer. For a stand, just find a good, solid one with a wide footprint and bring along sandbags or a Vagabond.
It will, just be prepared to replace it every few trips. Or you can cut strips out of the umbrella so that it doesn't catch the wind as much. It'll still be a parachute just waiting for a gust to come along, though.
Stick with Bogen or Avenger. I frequently use a 40'' with a mono 9 feet up, weighted with a Vagabond, using a fairly standard Bogen 3333 stand. I'd get a Bogen 367 instead of either of those Photoflex stands, personally. Or if you think you could use a better weight rating, the 307.
A couple rules for photographic lighting safety: Getting away with it in a pinch is unsafe and should not be attempted. Make sure your lights are solidly grounded or you can hurt you or anyone around the light. #2, Never use an umbrella outdoors. It's unsafe. Get a brolly box or smaller softbox. #3, invest in some 25# sand bags.
Or check Bogen 004/005 BAC, i have that 005BAC, so sturdy and heavy duty enough to keep my strobe [Hensel 1000ws head] with 5" Octabox steady, so with the umbrella it will be like nothing there.
Should be fine right? Or is that overkill?)