Recommend a boom pole case/tube? at DVinfo.net

David Aviv Nussbaum · July 21st, 2009, 09:39 AM

I was wondering if anyone has a specific brand or model that they swear by? Hard Case vs Soft case? etc. Thanks so much.

Karl Lohninger · July 21st, 2009, 11:35 AM

Go to home depot or similar - they have these (either black or white) plastic tubes, about 7ft long and about 3 inch diameter. Don't know what they're really for, water drainage or something. They are cheap. Cut any way and voila. Take a piece of rope and tape it on with gaffer tape so you've got a carrying handle. They even have fitting end caps for that. My booms sailed around the world more than once inside those custom cases.

Sam Mendolia · July 21st, 2009, 06:16 PM

Instead of the tape, drill two holes inthe top section, below the line of the top cover.

Pass the rope through one hole, tie a knot. Dot he same to the other hole and end of rope, and voila, a handle that will not come off easily.

Thanks for this idea, as my wife needs one or two of these for the studio flash stands.

David W. Jones · July 22nd, 2009, 05:46 AM

Sporting goods store = baseball bat soft case with strap.

John Dewey · July 22nd, 2009, 09:16 AM

The best solution I have found is a Plano fishing rod/reel case. It lets me store my boom pole with the microphone still attached along with the Rycote windscreen. It even has a shoulder strap. The length of the case is made from a hard plastic, so it does a great job of protecting your boom pole.

Here is a picture:

Karl Lohninger · July 22nd, 2009, 11:54 AM

Drilling no holes keeps the whole thing totally water/dust/dirt tight. Costs: forgettable. Protection factor: enormous!

Allan Black · July 22nd, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl Lohninger

Go to home depot or similar - they have these (either black or white) plastic tubes, about 7ft long and about 3 inch diameter. Don't know what they're really for, water drainage or something. They are cheap. Cut any way and voila. Take a piece of rope and tape it on with gaffer tape so you've got a carrying handle. They even have fitting end caps for that. My booms sailed around the world more than once inside those custom cases.

Yep, plumbers supplies outlets have cheap cut to length PVC water pipe with caps available, but it can generate static electricity with some rubber compounds on the pole.

Put the pole in a cotton bag.

Cheers.

Karl Lohninger · July 22nd, 2009, 11:46 PM

It ' can generate static electricity with some rubber compounds on the pole' , but it 'doesn't.

Bruce Hillman · February 12th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Try Boom Tube cases. I use mine with my K-Tek K152 and it is great. I got mine at B&H.

Ben Crosbie · February 15th, 2010, 02:10 PM

I have a petrol boom tube case that I love. Very reasonably priced, soft padding inside, semi hard outside (you'd have to bang it pretty hard to mess up the pole inside). Got it at B&H.

Paul Hudson · February 15th, 2010, 06:44 PM

I use a fly rod case for my longer poles. Like this: Fly Fishing Flies - Fly Rod Case

Paul Hudson
Lizardlandvideo.com
Phoenix Video Production

Jordan Block · February 16th, 2010, 01:17 AM

I use a rather cheap rifle case to carry my booms. Flambeau Safeshot Oversized Economy Single Case - 6470SC

Dave Gish · July 4th, 2013, 01:35 PM

Plano 108361 hard case, $92.23:
Plano 36" Tactical All Weather Single Rifle Black Hard 40"X16"X5.5" 108361 | Chucks Guns

Rick Reineke · July 5th, 2013, 12:15 PM

A few years ago I got a 'White River Fly Shop Rod Tube' from Bass Pro Shops- for my K-Tek KEG100

"1000 denier Cordura® material over a tough PVC protective tube. These lightweight, airplane friendly rod tubes are outfitted with YKK zippers, and are lined with nylon for additional padding."
6 sizes, from 29" to 60" (2.5" id) ($23-25 cheap)
see photo here
Boom pole travel bag/case - Equipment - JWSOUNDGROUP

July 21st, 2009, 09:39 AM	#1
David Aviv Nussbaum Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States Posts: 32	Recommend a boom pole case/tube? I was wondering if anyone has a specific brand or model that they swear by? Hard Case vs Soft case? etc. Thanks so much.

July 21st, 2009, 06:16 PM	#3
Sam Mendolia Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 217	Instead of the tape, drill two holes inthe top section, below the line of the top cover. Pass the rope through one hole, tie a knot. Dot he same to the other hole and end of rope, and voila, a handle that will not come off easily. Thanks for this idea, as my wife needs one or two of these for the studio flash stands. __________________ I was told I have no vision, but boy do I see great!

July 22nd, 2009, 09:16 AM	#5
John Dewey Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Posts: 288	rod/reel case The best solution I have found is a Plano fishing rod/reel case. It lets me store my boom pole with the microphone still attached along with the Rycote windscreen. It even has a shoulder strap. The length of the case is made from a hard plastic, so it does a great job of protecting your boom pole. Here is a picture: Attached Thumbnails

July 22nd, 2009, 11:54 AM	#6
Karl Lohninger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 82	Drilling no holes keeps the whole thing totally water/dust/dirt tight. Costs: forgettable. Protection factor: enormous! Attached Thumbnails

February 12th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#9
Bruce Hillman Tourist Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 1	Boom pole case Try Boom Tube cases. I use mine with my K-Tek K152 and it is great. I got mine at B&H.

July 21st, 2009, 11:35 AM	#2
Karl Lohninger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 82	Go to home depot or similar - they have these (either black or white) plastic tubes, about 7ft long and about 3 inch diameter. Don't know what they're really for, water drainage or something. They are cheap. Cut any way and voila. Take a piece of rope and tape it on with gaffer tape so you've got a carrying handle. They even have fitting end caps for that. My booms sailed around the world more than once inside those custom cases.

July 22nd, 2009, 05:46 AM	#4
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Sporting goods store = baseball bat soft case with strap.

July 22nd, 2009, 11:46 PM	#8
Karl Lohninger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 82	It ' can generate static electricity with some rubber compounds on the pole' , but it 'doesn't.

February 15th, 2010, 02:10 PM	#10
Ben Crosbie Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 71	I have a petrol boom tube case that I love. Very reasonably priced, soft padding inside, semi hard outside (you'd have to bang it pretty hard to mess up the pole inside). Got it at B&H. __________________ www.eidolonfilms.com

February 15th, 2010, 06:44 PM	#11
Paul Hudson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 37	I use a fly rod case for my longer poles. Like this: Fly Fishing Flies - Fly Rod Case Paul Hudson Lizardlandvideo.com Phoenix Video Production

February 16th, 2010, 01:17 AM	#12
Jordan Block Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 67	I use a rather cheap rifle case to carry my booms. Flambeau Safeshot Oversized Economy Single Case - 6470SC

July 4th, 2013, 01:35 PM	#13
Dave Gish Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 468	Re: Recommend a boom pole case/tube? Plano 108361 hard case, $92.23: Plano 36" Tactical All Weather Single Rifle Black Hard 40"X16"X5.5" 108361 \| Chucks Guns Attached Thumbnails

July 5th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#14
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Re: Recommend a boom pole case/tube? A few years ago I got a 'White River Fly Shop Rod Tube' from Bass Pro Shops- for my K-Tek KEG100 "1000 denier Cordura® material over a tough PVC protective tube. These lightweight, airplane friendly rod tubes are outfitted with YKK zippers, and are lined with nylon for additional padding." 6 sizes, from 29" to 60" (2.5" id) ($23-25 cheap) see photo here Boom pole travel bag/case - Equipment - JWSOUNDGROUP