Ercole MYC-1017B Kombi-Stativ Stahl 167 cm mit Federdämpfung

The spring cushioning at the top makes a huge difference when mounting a heavy flash—no more jarring squeaks as I extend it. Packs down to 93cm and locks solidly at full height, which has handled my 20kg softbox rig without a hint of wobble.

I was a bit worried about the weight at 8.8kg, but the steel build and spring cushioning make it feel rock-solid even with my heavy softbox attached. The 167cm max height is perfect for overhead shots, and the legs spread wide enough to not wobble.

The 40kg payload rating is no joke—I've got a heavy softbox on it and the steel legs don't budge, even with the spring cushioning absorbing the bump. Folds down to 93cm which slips right into my car trunk alongside my other gear. Setup takes less than a minute, and at 167cm fully extended it clears