SNAKE Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Just received my new hds-9 today and was wondering what some of u guys might use as the best ram mount. I was looking at the Balzout and the Ram mount to mount at the consol. Ive read good and bad on both of them. Just wondering if any of u guys had any experience with either. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've got both currently. They both have pros & cons. RAMs are 110% adjustable to any position, but will wear to the point that they won't tighten up. Ballzout is awesomely sturdy & won't ever wear out, but you're limited somewhat in adjustability. My .02: the Ballzout is a better mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I have a ram mount for my iPad mini, and in all honesty if it wasn't for the fact that the iPad itself sits perfectly on my dash when it's in the mount, it'd move all over the place and I generally have to tighten it down after every trip. I'd go with ballzout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97astro Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I have a ram mount but after I messed around with mountainmans Ballzout mount and I would have to say it is a much better mount in my opinion as long as you don't need tons of movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletDeuce Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've got Ram Mounts. But I will have Balzout on my next boat, +1 To What MM said about the RAM not tightening down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKE Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Guys thanks for info. I've read that the balzout must be pretty level surface for them to work. My ranger is kinda got a slope to it where I'd mount it. Do they make a shim or leveling bracket to get them level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 It doesn't need to be a level surface. Mines mounted to front deck with a slope over the carpet. Works fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratos260 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I bought the Balzout on Andy's advice and I've not regretted it at all. Very well made and sturdy. I have mine at the console but I turn it towards the front while I'm fishing. It isn't as easy to adjust as the RAM but it does what I want it to. Where I move mine constantly I put a touch of lithium grease on the steel balls at the joints and it works smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKE Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks guys, just ordered the balzout. Can't wait to get it put on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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