C-Stand 24" Heavy-Duty Shorty | Spring Load Turtle Base Kit
Heavy-duty precision steel Century Stand kit with a maximum elevation of 7' 3" (221 cm). Precision engineered in Hollywood, California, USA. Includes standard 2-1/2" grip head and precision extension arm. Backed by the First-Ever Full Lifetime Warranty. Available in classic Hollywood Triple-Chrome or the Norms-exclusive Void Black electrostatic matte powder coat for zero-glare studio stealth and 15x faster thermal cooldown.
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" Solid 304 SS Baby Pin |
| Base & Leg Architecture | Spring-Loaded 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.
Choose Your Finish: Classic Triple-Chrome vs. Norms Void Black Edition
Both finishes share identical heavy-wall ASTM A513 DOM steel risers, ductile iron castings, and our First-Ever Lifetime Stand Warranty. Select the surface treatment engineered for your production environment:
Classic Triple-Chrome
The time-tested Hollywood benchmark. Built with multi-layer electroplated copper, nickel, and micro-crack chrome over precision DOM steel for ultra-low friction riser movement and maximum surface hardness.
- Ultra-Smooth Telescoping: Mirror-polished chrome provides near-frictionless riser adjustment inside nylon brake collars.
- Maximum Scratch & Wear Hardness: High Rockwell surface hardness resists dings and scratches from heavy grip cart transport.
- Fleet Uniformity: Matches existing studio rental house inventories across Los Angeles and worldwide.
Void Black Edition
Engineered exclusively by Norms Studio Equipment. Electrostatically applied thermoset matte powder coat thermally cured at 400Β°F (204Β°C) for zero-glare stealth and accelerated thermal dissipation.
- Zero Specular Glare (<2% Reflectance): Eliminates camera reflections in glass, cars, eyewear, and lens flare hotspots.
- Rapid Radiative Cooldown (Ξ΅ ≈ 0.92): Radiates stored heat 15x faster than chrome when 18kW HMIs/LEDs are cut at wrap.
- Virtual Production (ICVFX) Ready: Absorbs stray spill on Unreal Engine 5 LED volume walls with zero screen bounceback.
- All-Weather Tactile Grip: Textured matte surface ensures positive non-slip handling with gloved or wet hands.
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 |