Kata .vs Portabrace

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Take_1

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Anyone have information on which is the better way to go to protect the HVX from the general elements? (hard rain not withstanding)

I've been looking at the Portabrace CBA-HVX200 and Kata's DVG-51. I'm not sure which way I should go so I'm looking for some input.

Thanks.

:undecided
 
Kata DVG is not a rain slicker. It is more for dust and general bumps and knocks. I have one. It provides great protection but even Kata says it is not for rain.

Ned Soltz
 
i dont think EITHER of them looks too water resistant. have you watched deadliest catch or dirty jobs on discovery. those guys are mainly using heavy duty garbage bags
 
wgzn said:
have you watched deadliest catch or dirty jobs on discovery. those guys are mainly using heavy duty garbage bags
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Are you speculating, or do you know that for sure? I would not trust a camera to a garbage bag on a small vessel in the Bering Sea. For that type of work, I would use nothing less than a EWA Marine soft housing.

Having said that, I have a Petrol rain slicker for my HVX, it would do a good job on rain but less so with dust -- dust can easily travel upwards. There is an old thread with pictures HERE.
 
Thanks guys,

I guess I should have been a little more clear than "general elements". By this I meant day to day keep the dust off, scratch prevention and light rain (the spitting kind, not an actual shower). I think that portabrace is touting it will handle rain but it looks kind of awkward... anyone using it or seen it in action?
 
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