Joe, I have enormous respect for you and this is a fantastic idea. Here comes the "but" ...this is the same as standard universal metal collars which are already readily available for various non - photography related purposes in various shapes and sizes and generally cost less. Regarding their convenience on location versus sandbags, sandbags are easier to transport than gym weights which need securing or containing to stop them sliding around in your car and are soft so won't damage anything if they do, just throw them in the 'trunk' and your good to go. I would also be slightly concerned about the damage the screw might do to my light stand legs in the long term when tightened. Lastly, my DIY solution has always been fitness ankle weights, essentially the same as sandbags but I, like most people, already had some gathering dust in my garage as did my friends whom gladly donated theirs to my cause. I hate to sound all Dragons Den / Shark Tank, it's still a pretty good idea all things considered, I'm just not sure I would invest too much into it if I was its creator.

I sometimes bring a gallon water jug along: makes a heavy weight with the thumb loop for bungie-ing to the tripod or stand, and when you're done, you can usually pour the water out on the ground or into a sink or something if you don't want the weight, or need to lessen it for balance... Wherever you have people, you generally have access to water nearby, so often it's possible to pack empty jugs and fill/dump them on locations.

ive been using dumbell collars for years and now i use the spring collars does the same job pick them up few dollars a pair at any shop that sells gym gear .

Kudos to the makers for following through with an idea. I've been rigging up like this for years now but they make it easier. My 8 pack is on it's way.

It's incredible how simple a solution this is.

Joe I have a solution that nobody Ive seen has thought of. I think these are a great idea but I don't like the idea of extra weight and I think the solution I found may be lighter, faster and cheaper. I use a spiral dog stake and a tie strap. As long as you are on good ground it works excellent. It's lite and quick to move and cheap. Just wanted to share. In other places of course these would work better ( on cement etc)

Awesome...!! I love the last inspirational quote. "Your best shot is your next shot..." Thank you.

Hey Joe! Finally a 'how to' video again. Les 1h talks and more of those please!!! Keep it up!

$10/each + $0.50/lb for plates(a good price for USED plates), works out to about $37.50 to add 15lb of weight to a stand. While it is a nice solution, it seems a bit expensive and transporting the plates around could be a pain even with the handle due to their bulk. If your tripod and/or light-stands are designed to hang a center weight(sand bag style), you can use hydration bladders with carabiners for weights. A $30 6liter bag weighs about 14lbs when full, rolls up small when empty, and you can find water to fill them almost anywhere.

Thank you Joe for this useful video. Love your channel and your style of teaching/communication.

I could have used this a few weeks ago, but got a great excuse to buy some new gear, lol. Will be adding these to my "photo-go-bag"! Thanks for sharing, Joe.

Awesome, thanks Joe for this DIY solution. Another great product to invest in.

My go-to on location light stand is to grab a friend. I tell them where to point the light and we can quickly move on :P

The Master to us amatures at his best, Thanks Joe, another great informative video, was missing these.

That will stick the stand to the ground. But I am thinking if there's any way to make stable stand but easier to move from one place to another (mobile). Adding detachable wheels?

Every Educational thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful.

It's a pretty creative solution. Thanks for sharing

Another great video and an ingenious product.

I was laughing at this video the day it came out. "Who needs this!? LOL" ... I just had this problem YESTERDAY!!!!!!

Love it!! Im going to buy it. I've been wanting something like this for awhile because my stand keeps knocking over by wind.

This looks like a great piece of equipment , Will give it a try. Thanks for sharing

Once you use and understand C stands with sand bags everything else seems cheap. You can also rent C stands about any place you travel to.

Thanks for the information! Always enjoy your videos!!

Can't wait to purchase some!

Industrial composite...cool

Excuse if Q asked, but how does it work with C stands?

This was really useful.. Ordering one now.

Excellent but simple idea! I want some 😃

Superb recommendation..definitely will try this product.

Thank you for the video....

That was a best idea, thank you for sharing this.

Don’t you guys think that ankle weights would do the same job without the need of the daddy?

Thanks for the video. This gave me a great idea.

Very nice

So, you put 5 pound weights on each of three legs and it was overkill. How is this not the same as 5 pound sandbags on each leg?

creative. good idea

Does it put undue stress on the stand’s joints when moving the stand around? Presumably you don’t unscrew them to reposition the stand?

Has the coupon code expired? The coupon code "20more" isn't working on international PayPal checkout. Will this be fixed, or is the coupon only for US customers? For troubleshooting sake... Ordering Info: 8 pack, ordering from UK, ERROR TEXT: "Coupon "20more" does not exist!"

thank you for interesting idea!

Great idea will save alot of money Joe :-)

Great video Joe, just about to purchase stands etc

I perfect example of the best ideas being simple ideas, I don't take my mono lights outside but does he ship to the UK please?

Hi Joe,. What light stands you recommend (sturdy, stable).?

I don't think this would be enough to handle my Wyoming wind. Eventually, I'm going to sink a stand piece in a bucket of cement and a tire in order to have something that will fight the wind here.

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