Hey if it works!
Were it me. I'd mount it on the other side, so the power head is centered over the fender. 9lbs off to the side like that is goona be very obvious... Then tie on your lighter/bulky stuff over the saw.
Just my opinion
Had an X1 for a while. It worked awesome as long as you didnt put anything in it, and stayed close to the truck.
For some strange reason I havent bought anything else that they make...
Yea thats a full bike!:ROFLMAO: Thinkin I'da tossed that saw into the brush and grabbed it on another trip. Cant imagine having the powerhead hanging off the side like that made anything pleasant.
If I need to see my groups, then it is steel.. I like clay birds as well, assuming I can get to that side of the canyon without to much effort.
Though I seem to kill more rocks than anything else. Easy enough to focus on a moss patch or whatever for an aiming point.
Really depends on the kid IMO. If its going to get thrashed on like only a 16 year old can do.... Might as well start out with a beater rig, as it will be turned into one in no time.
A guy can round up a fairly decent toyota or 3/4-1 ton pickup for $7k-$10k without having to look to hard. I...