Altimeter sled mounting holes, pre-drilled or totally blank?

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For those of you who use purchased altimeter sleds: Do you have a preference for having pre-drilled holes for altimeters, or would you rater the sled be blank?

There was a preference for pre-drilled holes years ago when I first released my sleds, and I want to make sure that is still the case.

Any other feedback is always welcome.

~Andrew
 
Blank. I have 3 different brands and 4 different models within those brands, all with different mounting holes patterns. I try to marry 1 board to a sled but sometimes I do move between them.
 
Pre-drilled for me.

If I have to drill into a blank sled I won’t have the “nub” that adds additional space for threading in a tri-lobe screw. This means additional bits and bobs (nuts, spacers, etc.) are required to mount the altimeter.
 
Pre-drilled, as in pre-molded in bosses and holes for 3D printing. Works perfectly. Makes for instant installation and no possibility of a ruined mounting.
 
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