sandbag recommendation - how heavy do I need?

haring said:

I have a Flashpoint Rovelight 600 monolight. I would like to take it to the beach for engagement photos and wedding photos.
The only problem is that it is a little bit top heavy. The battery is in the head unit itself.
I would like to use the light on a manfrotto light stand and a medium size softbox.

I am just wondering what size of sandbag do I need? What is your recommendation? We often shoot engagement sessions ans wedding portrait sessions on the beach. Wind is an issue.

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Poisson Du Jour said:

If you are going to be shooting on the beach, take along some supermarket plastic bags. Fill them with sand there and then — a time-honoured approach to stabilising things. No need for flashy commercial sandbags.

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Sirius Glass said:

Small enough to easily move when filled. You may need more than one bag.

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