What the thread found

• The Exovest can accommodate a single Gx section with socket block mounted to the back, which increases boom range by approximately 50 percent compared to standard setups.
• In high mode the Exovest back mount allows reach from sitting position to overhead level, while low mode reaches from ankle to eye level.
• The Exovest is relatively rigid in the front-to-back direction, making front and rear mounting feel similar in terms of stability.
• Back mounting a standard two-section arm to an Exovest is physically possible but offers minimal benefit and creates disadvantages including increased rear weight and wider overall profile.
• The Exovest can work with various arm types when front-mounted to the socket block.
• The vest is designed to fit different body types comfortably.

Depends on

• Pricing and exact release date were not finalized at the time of discussion.
• Only prototype units were available during this 2012 thread.
• The comparison between front and back mounting is based on engineering reasoning rather than field testing results.
• No information provided about weight, materials, or specific measurements.
• The back mount configuration with a single Gx section represents a specialized use case rather than general practice.

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Low Mode

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