C-Stand 24" Heavy-Duty Shorty | Spring Load Turtle Base Kit
Includes:
- 1: 24" C-Stand Shorty Riser & Base Column
- 1: 2-1/2" Grip Head (Gobo Head)
- 1: 30" Extension Arm
SKU:
GST-CSVNC-2L5
C-Stand 24" Heavy-Duty Shorty | Spring Load Turtle Base Kit
Engineering Fact Sheet & Mechanical Specifications
Elevation & Weight Metrics Imperial / Metric
| Maximum Height | 7' 3" (221 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 4' 8" (143.5 cm) |
| Total Stand Weight | 17 lbs (7.8 kg) |
| Base Footprint Diameter | 2' 6" (76.2 cm) |
| Working Load Limit (WLL) | 25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) Direct Vertical / 10.0 lbs (4.5 kg) at Full Horizontal Arm Extension |
Mechanical Architecture Hardware Standards
| Floor Clearance | 4" (10.2 cm) |
| Folded Dimensions | 4' 8.5" H Γ 1' 8" W |
| Riser Column Sections | 2 Telescoping Sections |
| Head / Mounting Interface | 5/8" Baby Pin |
| Base & Leg Architecture | Spring load Turtle Base |
| Leveling Leg (Rocky Mtn) | No |
24" Shorty C-Stand Physics & Key Light Rigging Safety
Hollywood Stage ProtocolsMid-Low Elevation & 30" Arm Physics
25.0 LBS DIRECT WLLBridging the gap between mini 20" and standard 40" stands, the 24" Shorty extends from 3' 2" to 6' 4"β7' 3" (96β221 cm) with 25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) vertical capacity and 10.0 lbs on the 30" gobo arm (Ο β€ 34 NΒ·m / 25 ft-lbs).
Seated Interview & Eye Light Geometry
OPTIMAL EYE-LEVEL RIGGINGEngineered at the ideal mechanical height for seated talent interviews, low-angle softbox key lights, French flags, and camera lens eyebrow flare cutters without having excess riser tubes protruding into frame.
Stepped High-Leg Ballast Protocol
MOMENT COUNTERWEIGHTINGOrient the high leg directly beneath the cantilevered fixture or flag and secure it with a minimum 20β25 lb saddle sandbag for rock-solid stability.
C-Stand Base Architecture & Kinematic Selection Guide
4 Hollywood Base ArchitecturesSpring-Loaded Turtle Base
β€ 3 SEC DEPLOYMENT β’ FASTESTβ’ Vibration-Proof Interlock: High-tension internal spring mechanism prevents leg drift during rapid set moves.
β’ 4.0" (10.2 cm) Floor Clearance: Higher under-hub housing protects internal spring detents.
Other Available Hollywood Base Architectures:
Compare alternative models & explore direct linksBreakdown Turtle Base
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Detachable 1-1/8" Junior Socket: Column unscrews in 5 seconds to convert into a standalone low-angle floor turtle stand.
β’ 1.5" (3.8 cm) Floor Clearance: Ultra-low profile slides effortlessly beneath dolly tracks, sound carts, and set furniture.
β’ Modular Packing: Risers and folded bases pack separately into flight cases or grip truck bins.
Sliding Leg (Rocky Mountain)
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Single Elevating Leg: Top leg slides along the bottom column to level on stairs (7"β8" risers), street curbs, and steep slopes.
β’ Fixed Single-Unit Integrity: Permanent riser assembly ensures base and column never separate or loosen on set.
β’ 1.5" (3.8 cm) Low Clearance: Low/medium legs slide freely beneath camera dolly tracks.
Super Sliding Leg Base
ALTERNATIVEβ’ Dual Independent Sliding Legs: Two sliding collars allow Leg 2 and Leg 3 to be positioned at separate elevation planes.
β’ Extreme Architectural Geometry: Conquers steep stadium bleachers, spiral staircases, and irregular scaffolding pipes.
β’ Stance Modulation: Adjust footprint diameter for narrow soundstage alleyways or high-wind stances.
Complete Your C-Stand Rigging Package
Engineered to integrate seamlessly with Norms 2-1/2" Gobo Heads, Stainless Steel Grip Extension Arms, Spring Clamps, and Cordura Saddle Sandbags.
First-Ever Full Lifetime Warranty on Grip Stands
All Norms grip stands are backed by a complete lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Product Info
| Color | Chrome or Void Black |