Kathmandu Combo Stand Rental | Hire Heavy Grip Post

A combo stand is the heavy lifter for Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu Combo Stand Rental

A combo stand rental in Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu sets.

For most Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu market already runs.

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

How Combo Stands Are Used on Kathmandu Sets

Recurring Kathmandu requests are the stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, the Pashupatinath temples and the durbar squares, the Himalaya backdrop and the terraced valleys, and controlled brand looks built around spirituality 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. Kathmandu filming permits run through the Film Development Board and the local authorities; temples and heritage sites need permission, and drone flights are restricted and need civil-aviation (CAAN) approval, and any overhead or truss rig in Kathmandu escalates the permit and rigging conversation – worth raising early.

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

Most shoots here also book Flag Rental.

Surfaces and Safety on Kathmandu Locations

Mains in Kathmandu run at 230V at 50Hz, Type C, D and M sockets; a combo stand often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Nepal runs on 230V 50Hz, so 25p is the clean default; 24p can shimmer under tube lighting, so test on a grey card 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 Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu

Kathmandu offers a small but growing freelance crew and fixer scene geared to documentary and adventure work, with 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 Sandbag Rental on the same Kathmandu schedule.

Delivery and Support in Kathmandu

Kathmandu sits in a valley with dense, congestion-prone roads and an airport that is weather-sensitive, so location moves need generous buffer. Stands are delivered to set, hotel or studio in Kathmandu, and a grip or lighting technician can be added for prep, the shoot day or both.

The clearest Himalaya views come in the post-monsoon months of October and November and the pre-monsoon spring of March to May; winters are cold and clear, and the June to August monsoon 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 Kathmandu

As with any grip rental, a production insurance certificate and a deposit are standard for a combo stand rental in Kathmandu; 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 Kathmandu?

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 Kathmandu?

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 Kathmandu?

Mains here are 230V at 50Hz, Type C, D and M sockets; the combo often carries a power-hungry head, so we plan distribution with the post. Nepal runs on 230V 50Hz, so 25p is the clean default; 24p can shimmer under tube lighting, so test on a grey card before the shoot

Do Kathmandu rental houses work in English?

Yes – Kathmandu 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].