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Title: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: Phil Zone on June 06, 2013, 07:24:35 PM

Hi everyone,
How do you secure your tripod, if you do, when outside to prevent from tipping over when windy and such?
Thanks

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: bhtoque on June 06, 2013, 11:49:06 PM

If you are on dirt, then tent stakes. Either with short lengths of thin rope or bungee cords wrapped around the center, or even better drill holes through the bottom of the legs and stake directly through the legs. You can stake down the cross bars on the stands legs if your stand allows for it, but since the stakes have to go in straight down it is less secure.

If on pavement the only choice is sandbags(or some other weight)

JAson

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: thunderbolt on June 07, 2013, 08:22:02 AM

If it's too windy for tent stakes, try something like this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Alumagoal-Screw-In-Removable-Ground-Anchor-Single/23202581

or this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-10-lb.-Pair-Adjustable-Ankle-Wrist-Weights/14894523

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: T-90 on June 07, 2013, 08:57:39 AM

a screw in dog leash holder paired with zip ties or bungee cords is also a good option for super rock solid protection

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: NOLAfishwater on June 07, 2013, 10:07:23 AM

Quote from: T-90 on June 07, 2013, 08:57:39 AM

a screw in dog leash holder paired with zip ties or bungee cords is also a good option for super rock solid protection

^^^^^ This

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: Gutbucket on June 07, 2013, 10:17:38 AM

T-90 and I had two big stands immobilized, plus four chairs and a table all zip tie secured to one 'dog screw' a few months back.  I run a cinch strap around the base of the stand at the leg attachment point down to the screw centered directy under the centerpoint.  It can be cinched down tight, solidly locking stand to the ground.  Chair legs are interlocked with the stand legs or simply chained to it with big 'cop-cuff' sized zip ties.  The scew rocks with a rock-solid connection, but only works in sufficently soft ground.  Better off using stakes in harder ground. 

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: T-90 on June 07, 2013, 12:19:05 PM

^^^ its like our own little trash island that we create from time to time, only our trash island gets cleaned up!

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: Gutbucket on June 07, 2013, 01:05:00 PM

A few times literally, like last time when the rain water rose and it flooded!

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Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: Chuck on June 07, 2013, 02:03:36 PM

Depending on the mic stand you use, you can sometimes also use the weight of your gear bag (plus bungee cords) to keep the stand in place if you can't secure the stand to the ground.

Title: Re: Securing stands outdoors
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 08, 2013, 04:32:16 PM

I bought heavy duty stakes at the local busy beaver that are tent stakes times 100. I carry a rubber mallet at festies and pound my stand down so secure it can take kicks trips and wind with an umbrella