About the Avenger A320 High Overhead Wide Base Stand (Hi Walker)
The Avenger A320 High Overhead Wide Base Stand, commonly known as a "Hi-Walker," is a professional-grade, heavy-duty light stand designed to safely and stably position lighting fixtures, softboxes, and other production equipment at significant heights. Its defining feature is an exceptionally wide, triangular wheeled base that provides maximum stability to counteract the high center of gravity created when extending the stand's columns to their full height. This base is equipped with locking casters, allowing the fully loaded stand to be rolled into position before being stabilized using large, grippy feet. The A320 is constructed from high-strength aluminum alloys, making it robust yet relatively lightweight for its class, and is finished in a durable black anodized coating.
The stand utilizes a two-section design with a pneumatic or friction-assisted clutch system that allows for smooth, effortless height adjustment of the top section. This enables precise positioning of lights without the need to lower the entire stand. The maximum working height is substantial, often reaching over 13 feet, making it ideal for use in studios, sound stages, photography sets, and large venues where overhead lighting is required. The stand features a standard 5/8-inch (or sometimes a 3/8-inch) baby pin receiver at its top for mounting lighting heads, booms, or accessories, ensuring compatibility with a vast array of professional equipment.
The Avenger A320 Hi-Walker is an industry-standard tool for gaffers and studio technicians who require a reliable, safe, and mobile solution for high-altitude lighting setups. Its combination of extreme height, exceptional stability due to the wide base, and easy mobility addresses the core challenges of overhead equipment placement. Whether used to hang a large softbox for portrait photography, position a key light for film production, or support a backdrop, the A320 provides the solid foundation necessary for professional creative work.