Photographers in need of portable tripod stabilization have a new
option called WaterWeights. These balloon-like devices are made from PVC
and weigh 139g / 0.3lb when in storage, expanding to a weight of up to
1.3kg / 2.9 lb when filled with water. A WaterWeight can slide down the
length of a tripod to rest over its feet or can hang from its handle to
keep gear stable.
Photographers (justifiably) concerned about having water near their
equipment can instead fill the WaterWeights with sand (which will result
in a heavier weight than water). They can also take comfort that the
maker behind the weights, Inspired PhotoGear, has stress tested its
product by applying up to 6.8kg / 15 lbs of force and by dropping the
weights onto concrete from a height of up to 1.8m / 6 ft. It reports
that WaterWeight withstood the tests without failure.
WaterWeight is designed to be stored inside its own handle when
deflated, and is secured shut using Velcro. This makes the weights small
enough to slip into a pocket or bag and light enough to be carried
around without undue burden. WaterWeights can also be stacked to
increase the amount of stabilizing weight.
The PVC 'bladder' portion of the WaterWeight is fixed inside of a
nylon netting and fabric sling shaped like a donut. The filling port
appears large enough that gravel or other small rocks could be used if
neither water nor sand is readily available. Inspired PhotoGear is
offering individual WaterWeights for $50 USD, or a three-unit bundle for
$110 USD.
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