Lowel 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit - Chrome

The Lowel 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit - Chrome is a a motion picture and photography industry standard for go-to accessories in the studio or on location. The 40-inch double-riser shaft is outfitted with unique ergonomic locking tri-knobs that offer a firm grip and secure hold. The familiar staggered leg height design allows nesting several stands close together, and fast deployment. Lowel C-stands follow industry standard sizes to perfectly fit on grip trucks or C-stand hangers. When combined with the Lowel grip head and arm, there’s no better tool for supporting light fixtures and light-modifiers like gobos, flags, silks, and scrims.

The turtle-base model C-stand (CTB-40) features spring-loaded legs for fast setup and breakdown and for easy travel and storage. The removable base with a 1⅛-inch junior receiver facilitates exchanging riser sections with accessories like a stand adapter for low-angle lighting, or replacing the legs with a runway base for greater mobility.

C-Stand with Spring-Loaded Legs and Removable Turtle Base

The turtle base C-stand is outfitted with spring-loaded legs for fast and easy deployment and breakdown. Pros love this feature because there's a notch for each leg and you can set up the stand with a perfect spread in seconds. The turtle base is removable to accept other risers for different heights, or for an adapter which will enable shooting at near-floor levels.

40" Grip Arm with Fixed 2.5" Grip Head plus Additional Grip Head

A staple on any set, the included grip arm and head are made of sturdy steel with a 5/8" hole for other grip arms and Baby pin attachments. A 3/8" hole accommodates gobos and flags, while the oversized T-handle provides the torque for a rock-solid grip.

Milled Flat End

The well-thought-out grip arm features a 5/8" stud and features a milled flat surface at the end of the shaft for securing light fixtures with a 5/8" receiver and prevent rotation or twisting of the fixture.

Firm Grip

When you need a lot of torque for tightening the locking knob for a heavy load, a small T-handle just doesn't get the job done. The arm's large ergonomic T-handle is easy to grip, and a perfect size for your hand.