Steady Scope Beta Tester Feedback
Gus and Bobby shipped out a handful of beta test units to our Steady Scope co-creators. In this update, they review the beta-tester feedback and share some innovative improvements to the updated units.
Steady Scope: The Gyro Stabilized Transducer Mount
The Steady Scope actively adjusts and stabilizes your transducer mount, holding a fixed heading, so you can focus less on searching and more on fishing.
This highly engineered mount for live imaging transducers offers impressive heading hold stabilization and simple controls. Designed by a fisherman for anglers and boats of all kinds!
Steady Scope will be available for pre-order on MARCH 28th! First-day backers will be able to purchase for $699, which is $300 off the anticipated MSRP! Price goes up as the crowdfund continues, so get in early for the largest discount—and sign up below to be the first to know when we launch AND to receive an additional discount code at launch!
Gus Ford
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Features and Benefits
Heading hold stabilization
Double sealed ball bearing system
Minimal electric draw
High torque gear driven design: able to hold and rotate at trolling speeds
Intuitive cable management and protection
Simple connection and minimalist design
Non-obtrusive: no unnecessary wires
Approximate dimensions are 10″ long x 6″ wide x 6″ height (body)
Approximate weight is 3.5 pounds
The Backstory
Gus has spent a career in consumer product engineering. It’s in his blood and hard to put out of his mind…even out on the lake. As an early technology adopter and avid angler, the frustrating lack of integration between boating systems inspired Gus to search for a better solution.
Starting out as a one-off product for his boat, Gus embraced FirstBuild’s mission of Co-Creation and engaged the fishing community. Together, the Steady Scope idea was quickly refined into a prototype-worthy concept. Thanks to the community’s enthusiasm and co-creation, FirstBuild will launch Steady Scope through a crowdfund on March 28, 2023.
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