What are the differences between the Neo and Neo X?
The NEO-X is completely different than the NEO standard, most of the components are new and not compatible with the NEO/Mini/MAX. Only the top/bag/stop and the joystick that can be implemented to the NEO/Mini/MAX.
Rest weighs approximately 18.5 lbs including the joystick & driver & the carrying handle.
It comes with a soft carrying bag.
In transportation mode it is 6" thick x 14" wide and 11.5" tall including the carrying handle on the top.
When the legs fully open the base has extra wide footprint 16.5" CTC between the leveling screws and 14.5" CTC from back to front.
Lowest setting is about 5.3", tallest can be 12"+.
Front bag will be available for F-Class or BR (of your choice). The bags are interchangeable, can be installed and removed rapidly and securely without any tools.
I don't try & never inspect any other rests by myself, but you can compare this NEO-X to any other rests out there and judge for yourself which one better / best overall.
It will be available in All Black, All Red, All Blue, or combinations. Like the Mini-X, some of the components will remain in raw/polished.
Suggested retail price would be around $ 1,700 or about the same price as the MAX.
You can start to order from Ernie Bishop or Mike Ratigan in the USA. I do not ship directly to individual in the countries that I have had official Dealers.
From Jason Mayers in Australia, From Brian Fox in the UK, from Armeria Regina or Ferruccio Cataldo in Italy, from Henke in Germany, from Mias/Nicolaas Nieuwoudt in the South Africa, from Eric Bisson in Canada.
I would make a small batch of 100's soon.
seb
www.sebrests.com
*Alum F-Class feet 3" (for those who seek lightness only) and joystick extension 3" / 6"/ 9" or shorter joystick will be available on request.