Originally Posted by GARYFONGINC
Hi there.
The Whaletail has two characteristics that make it well-liked. It has a really strong mounting system which allows it to be very big but not fall off. The larger the light source, the softer the light (except at great distances). The Whaletail was the first of its' kind to be so larger (especially the huge "studio" version). It also has a slide-in drawer for accessory color gels, and flaps.
If size is a problem, I am really proud of the new Lightsphere Collapsible. Here's a video of how it works. It's neat because it collapses into a flat disk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aIsxrDvCBw&feature=player_embedded
Hope this helps :)