Surabaya Combo Stand Rental | Hire Heavy Grip Post

A combo stand is the heavy lifter for Surabaya sets – a single post with a junior receiver that holds big SkyPanel, HMI and overhead frames without a separate riser. We rent the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) and Combo 3 (A1050B) or the Matthews Maxi, and we can add a grip who rigs and weights them.

What You Get in a Surabaya Combo Stand Rental

A combo stand rental in Surabaya is the heavy lifter of the grip world – a single post with a junior receiver (1-1/8″) at the top and a beefy base that holds big HMI, SkyPanel and overhead frames without a separate riser. We supply the Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B, ~20 kg payload) and Combo 3 (A1050B, ~35 kg), the Matthews Maxi Kit, or an American Grip combo when the brief calls for it. One stand, one base, no stacking – which is why it is the go-to for large sources on Surabaya sets.

For most Surabaya builds the combo is where the heavy key or the overhead frame lives; it replaces a C-stand-plus-riser with a single stable post.

The Models Clients Ask For

The Avenger Combo 2 (A1040B) is the everyday heavy stand; the Combo 3 (A1050B) takes the bigger SkyPanel and M-series heads. The Matthews Maxi Kit and the Mini Maxi cover mid loads, and American Grip combos are common on studio builds. We match the combo to the fixture’s weight, not a guess – a stand at its limit is a safety call, not a convenience.

When the brief names a brand we bring it; when it says “combo” we bring the Avenger or Matthews kit the Surabaya market already runs.

For a fuller kit in Surabaya, Apple Box Rental is the natural next step.

How Combo Stands Are Used on Surabaya Sets

Recurring Surabaya requests are the Dutch colonial architecture of the old town, the port and the Suramadu Bridge, the nearby volcanoes and the Madakaripura falls, and controlled brand looks built around industry and scale. A combo stand is the post that carries the look – a SkyPanel on a combo lights the wall, an HMI on a combo keys the wide. Surabaya filming permits run through the local authorities and the regional film board; public spaces and the port need permission, and drone flights need civil-aviation approval, and any overhead or truss rig in Surabaya escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early.

Because one combo replaces a stand-plus-riser, it also frees floor space on tight Surabaya locations, which art departments like as much as the weight rating.

If the brief widens, C-Stand Rental is the usual add-on in Surabaya.

Surfaces and Safety on Surabaya Locations

Mains in Surabaya run at 230V at 50Hz, Type F and G sockets (European-style); a combo stand often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Surabaya runs on 230V 50Hz, so 25p is the clean default; 24p can shimmer under tube and compact-fluorescent lighting, so test before the shoot. The combo is stable but tall, so we sandbag the base and keep the load centred – a top-heavy combo is the classic tip risk on a Surabaya location.

On stages we confirm the receiver type (junior vs baby) before delivery so the fixture drops straight on without an adaptor scramble.

Pairing Combo Stands With a Crew in Surabaya

Surabaya offers a growing freelance crew and rental scene geared to commercial and documentary work, with fixers and a bilingual talent pool, so a grip or a best boy to rig and weight the combos is easy to arrange. A good grip owns the load rating and the sandbagging, which is what keeps a heavy head where it belongs.

For a larger build, add a key grip and a rigging plan; the combos multiply fast once you light a room.

You will often pair this with Flag Rental on the same Surabaya schedule.

Delivery and Support in Surabaya

Surabaya is Java’s second city with a port and a spread road network, so location moves need buffer and the port access needs timing. Stands are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Surabaya, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

Surabaya’s dry season from April to October is the reliable window, while the November to March wet season brings heavy rain, which affects exterior scheduling and how many stands need weighting against wind – plan get-in times around it.

Care and Counting in Surabaya

As with any grip rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a combo stand rental in Surabaya; most visiting productions arrange the paperwork through a local partner. The base and collar are robust but the receiver thread is the part that wears, so it is checked on return.

Build a five-minute kit check into prep – a stiff collar is the difference between a head that locks and one that creeps down mid-take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a combo stand rental in Surabaya?

The combo post with a junior receiver and base – Avenger Combo 2 / 3 or Matthews Maxi as the fixture weight dictates. Tell us the load and we match the stand.

Can you hire combo stands with a best boy in Surabaya?

Yes – for a heavy build we recommend at least a grip and a best boy to rig and weight the combos; a full lighting department is easy to add as the brief grows.

What power should I plan for in Surabaya?

Mains here are 230V at 50Hz, Type F and G sockets (European-style); the combo often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Surabaya runs on 230V 50Hz, so 25p is the clean default; 24p can shimmer under tube and compact-fluorescent lighting, so test before the shoot

Do Surabaya rental houses work in English?

Yes – Surabaya crews and rental houses work in English as well as the local language.

Tell us the dates, the locations and what the finished film needs to do, and we will come back with names and a clear quote. Contact the production office at [email protected].