Anyone know of any lightweight collapsible stands for us shorties?

DS1

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Wed Dec-07-05 09:29 PM
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Anyone know of any lightweight collapsible stands for us shorties?

Tonight I've learned that I need to be able to look over crowds..

So, any ideas of what to search on when looking for something I can strap to my camera bag, unfold, and stand on/move quickly/collapse easily?

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WannaJumpMyScooter

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Wed Dec-07-05 09:59 PM
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1. M-60? BAR? M-14?

Any of those should solve your crowd problems, brother.

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DS1

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Wed Dec-07-05 10:19 PM
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2. Well, with a hasty sling I could use the front sight post of an M16

as the upper step. But I'm looking for something less likely to have the local S.W.A.T. unit called - despite the really cool photos THAT would provide :D

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TahitiNut

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Thu Dec-08-05 10:44 AM
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7. Nothing beats a claymore for line-of-sight clearing.

Edited on Thu Dec-08-05 10:45 AM by TahitiNut

Portable, compact. easy set-up, quick ... even more perfect with a curb backing.

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DS1

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Thu Dec-08-05 11:06 AM
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8. Hell, how about I just call in an airstrike on myself

I understand you're familiar with that, and I'm sure at least ONE of my shots would make the cover of Newsweek :crazy: ;-)

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TahitiNut

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Thu Dec-08-05 11:16 AM
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10. Well, Puff is good but napalm makes too much smoke for clear photos.

Willie Pete is great for low light shots, though. A few slowly-descending illumination flares creates some awesome shadow effects.

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DS1

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Thu Dec-08-05 11:23 AM
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12. Okay, how about I call in my good pal Artie

Edited on Thu Dec-08-05 11:23 AM by DS1

after the targeting round I'll take my shots, and as I'm leaving I'll call in the rest of the H.E. mission just so those guys on the other end don't get worked up over nothing, and everyone's happy :-)

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ConsAreLiars

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Wed Dec-07-05 10:55 PM
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3. Drywall stilts?

http://www.fantastictools.com/pages/stilts.htm

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DS1

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Thu Dec-08-05 12:36 AM
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4. The Beautiful People, the Beautiful People!

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ConsAreLiars

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Thu Dec-08-05 01:34 AM
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5. Well, you'd want to adapt the "look" to blend in with the crowd

and be less obtrusive:

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ET Awful

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Thu Dec-08-05 06:47 AM
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6. Maybe a small camp/backpacking stool?

Typically made of aluminum. For instance: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002BRPUK/sr=1-21/qid=1134042386/ref=sr_1_21/103-9879882-6515053?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=3375301&s=sporting-goods&v=glance

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DS1

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Thu Dec-08-05 11:08 AM
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9. What's this?

Edited on Thu Dec-08-05 11:08 AM by DS1

A practical answer from a veteran which doesn't involve the annihilation of my subject? :rofl:

Good idea

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ET Awful

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Thu Dec-08-05 11:17 AM
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11. Hehehe.

You might also find something workable if you poke around for hunting supplies and the like. More than likely there are some durable stools and stands available for when you're waiting in a blind, etc.

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alfredo

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Thu Dec-08-05 12:27 PM
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13. Rubbermaid makes small folding step stools.

they're light and inexpensive. It weighs less than 7lbs and holds up to 300lbs.

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bvar22

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Thu Dec-08-05 04:55 PM
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14. Another option:

Rubbermaid 776800 Step Stool Tool Box

I saw these the other day. They are very strong and stable.
If you know you are going in to a crowd situation, you could pack your camrea gear in the "Step Box". It has a handle on the top for carrying. You would have all your lenses and accessories readily available plus a portable "step".

* Heavy Duty Tool Box and Step Stool 101096 by Storehorse

Craftsman has an elaborate one.
Craftsman Step Tool Box
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/tmt/crsttobox1.html

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SOteric

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Thu Dec-08-05 07:15 PM
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15. Here ya go: Under $20, weighs 2 lbs., folds up and has a handle.

http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?pdId=3959&addOn=585&categoryId=&catTree=&clearance=&sid=eas

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DS1

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Thu Dec-08-05 07:54 PM
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16. smaht!

That would put me at about 6'6" with shoes on :D

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WannaJumpMyScooter

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Thu Dec-08-05 08:26 PM
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17. Wow. Leave it to her to come up with

something that does not blow up or break the sound barrier somehow.

Good work. I may even buy one.

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