When it comes to either replacing your plastic OEM box or whether your building a new Freeride machine, you should compare this all new Stainless Steel Battery Box from 701. Drawing on the info gathered from some of the best Freeriders and ski builders from around the World, this box ticks all the boxes. # Unsurpassed in strength being constructed from Stainless Steel .........................TICK # All welds cleaned and blended ...............................................................................TICK # Designed to be a direct replacement for OEM SJ and alike.................................. TICK # Slotted mount holes for fine adjustment in some A/M hulls................................ TICK #Padded bottom and all internal sides for battery protection................................. TICK #Slotted strap clips for flat blade for ease of strap removal..................................... TICK #Multiple extra mounting holes for adaptability to a range of skis......................... TICK # Adaptor kits available for Blaster rear bulk head and engine bay......................... TICK # Adjustability of strap clips for different size batteries ...........................................TICK # Over 3 inch ,75mm adjustable top plate without ugly All Thread .........................TICK # Padded top plate for battery protection . choice of colours ...................................TICK # 3 settings for tank strap clip. No knots needed on stretched straps ......................TICK # Standard with all 701 products , mounting hardware supplied .............................TICK #Choice of hold down hardware. Quick release straps or top plate ..........................TICK # Choice of colour of the 701 built straps, {40mm shorted than OEM .....................TICK # The box is designed to allow maximum water flow ................................................TICK # Value for money. Best priced box with all the TICKS on the market..................... TICK # Soon to be stocked in the USA, France, UK ,NZ and Japan ...................................TICK As you can see by all the ticks, that this is one well thought out battery box that not only looks awesome , but covers all the bases. All you need to decide is whether you want Top Plate fixing or Quick release straps. And offcourse what colour of the only battery box on the market supplied with the only coloured straps in the World. Check out other brands and see how many TICKS you get. Intro price : $129.00 AUD $106 .00 US