What the thread found

• The majority of operators favor a combination of an XCS-LT side adjustment plate with colored distance and riser plates from an accessory manufacturer over the Betz Wave Rider for proper camera balance on the Wave.
• The XCS-LT plate and riser solution is regarded as the ideal approach to set the camera center of gravity correctly for the Wave sled and also for the AR Omega.
• Some operators who use the Betz Wave Rider report it functions adequately for smaller builds and allows correct balancing of the Wave.
• The Wave Rider's principal drawback is its high dead weight.

Depends on

• Build size and camera weight
• Rig configuration (Wave versus AR Omega)

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