Shark fin?

[Jarrett P. Morgan]

I had a job recently that I was wanting for more bottom weight so I wouldn't have to extend my post quite as far (an issue I have run into a couple of time since switching from the green screen to the cinetronic). I only have 90 wh batteries. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with flying a shark fin on the bottom stage and doubling up batteries rather than flying a bigger battery?

 

It may be a terrible idea though. But an idea nonetheless.

[RonBaldwin]

I had the same problem when first going to lcd's . Tried using ab hotswap but it weighs a pound and is too wide for my taste. I went with dionic 160's. They are a good weight and have a slightly smaller footprint than the hc-90 (just taller). They are pricey, but basically two hc-90's in one batt. If the width doesn't bother you, the hot swap will work fine

[Jarrett P. Morgan]

The width very well could be a problem. I will try and grab one from a rental house to try it on a show before I buy one.

The HCXs or dionic 160s make more sense. Thanks for the tip!

I hope things are going well, it has been awhile!

[RonBaldwin]

The bigger batts are awesome but kinda pricey. Mineare still be going strong after 4.5 yrs of series TV...wish my body and soul would hold up as well

[Alan Rencher]

Would anyone be interested in a weight plate that would mount onto a battery plate? I could water-jet cut a slab of steel to be the same footprint as a battery plate, then put a male on one side and female on the other to allow a battery to mount on it.

 

[Quaid Cde Baca]

I fly with a shark fin running and powering 2 gold mounts on the rear for heavier builds and it power and balances great, no issue.