If you’re researching VX-style filming rigs for skateboarding, you’ll likely start with the Mini VX™ by 6oh5oh — and may also come across alternatives like the Osmo Rocket VX by Byron Seven.

While both reference a VX-inspired aesthetic, they’re built for very different cameras, filming styles, and use cases.

This guide explains the differences clearly so you can choose the rig that actually fits the way you film — especially if you shoot skateboarding or action sports.

Quick Summary — Skate Filming vs Pocket 3 Gimbal Rigs

Mini VX™

A VX1000-inspired action camera rig designed specifically for skate filmers, built for GoPro, DJI Action, Insta360 and similar cameras. Top-handle balance, fisheye use, accessory ecosystem, and skate-tested ergonomics.

Osmo Rocket VX

A modular Osmo Pocket 3 housing with a VX-styled front panel. Built for stabilized, gimbal-style vlogging and cinematic B-roll — not action-cam fisheye filming or skate sessions.

1. Camera Compatibility

Mini VX™ (Action Camera Platform)

Supports the cameras skaters actually use:

  • GoPro Hero series
  • DJI Action
  • Insta360 Ace / Ace Pro
  • Any action camera with a universal 2-Prong GoPro mount
  • Phone monitoring via dedicated 3D-printed mount

The system is designed around fisheyes, quick motion, impacts, and skate filming setups — not slow, stabilized walk-and-talk footage.

See which cameras work best inside the Mini VX™ in our Action Camera Guide.

OsmoRocket VX (Single-Camera Platform)

Compatible only with:

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3

Its tray and handle system is built entirely for this one gimbal-style camera.

Key Difference

Mini VX™ = Designed around skate filming workflows
Pocket 3–based rigs = Designed around stabilized vlogging workflows

2. Filming Style & Intended Use

Mini VX™ — Built for Skateboarding

Designed for:

  • VX-style top-handle follow shots
  • Low, fast fisheye filming
  • Quick push-ins and directional changes
  • Rough ground impacts
  • Skateparks, street, DIY spots
  • Run-and-gun filming
  • Real session durability

Created by a filmer who actively shoots skateboarding.

OsmoRocket VX — Built for Vlogging & Walk-and-Talk

Designed for smoother filming like:

  • Handheld stabilized walking shots
  • Travel and lifestyle filming
  • Talking to the camera
  • Gimbal-smooth cinematic shots

Not optimized for fast fisheye filming, proximity shooting, or the physical demands of skateboarding.

Key Difference

Mini VX™ = Skate tool first, aesthetic second
Osmo Rocket = Aesthetic first, built around a vlog camera

3. Handling, Weight & Rig Feel

Mini VX™

  • Approx. 1 lb (about 500g) — gives a VX-style weight without being bulky
  • Top-handle shaped for follow-filming control
  • Balanced for wide lenses
  • Cold shoe, top handle mount + 1/4-20 mounts
  • Slide-out compartment for accessories & cable passthrough

Pocket 3–based rig

  • Compact handgrip
  • Modular handles
  • Filter threads on the front fascia
  • Camera sits in a tray rather than a skate-styled body
  • Balance shaped around gimbal usage, not follow filming

Key Difference

Mini VX™ = weight & balance that mimic VX1000 skate filming
Pocket 3–based rig = balance optimized for the Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal

4. Accessories & Ecosystem

Mini VX™ Ecosystem

This creates a fully supported skate filming system, not just a housing.

Pocket 3–based rig Ecosystem

Based on their product page:

  • Modular handles
  • Filter thread options
  • Tray system for Pocket 3
  • VX front plate aesthetic

This ecosystem extends the Osmo Pocket 3, not the skate filming workflow.

Key Difference

Mini VX™ = complete ecosystem built for skate filmers
The Pocket 3–based rig = modular accessory for one vlogging camera

5. Brand & Design Philosophy

Mini VX™ — 6oh5oh

  • Designed by a real skate filmer
  • Artwork & aesthetic come from hand-drawn 6oh5oh line-work
  • 3D-printed in-house in California
  • Refined through testing in actual skate sessions
  • Backed by an entire educational ecosystem
  • Built for the community that actually uses it

The Pocket 3–based rig

  • Aesthetic-first design with a VX-style front
  • Built around the Osmo Pocket 3
  • Geared toward general creators, not skateboarding
  • No skate-focused guides or ecosystem

Key Difference

Mini VX™ = functional skate tool with a VX lineage
The Pocket 3–based rig = Osmo Pocket 3 accessory with VX styling

6. Which One Should You Choose?

Choose the Mini VX™ if you:

  • Film skateboarding regularly
  • Prefer the VX1000 top-handle style
  • Use GoPro / DJI Action / Insta360
  • Shoot fisheye and close follow shots
  • Want a rig designed for fast movement
  • Need a full accessory ecosystem
  • Want something backed by real skate filming experience

Choose the OsmoRocket VX if you:

  • Own an Osmo Pocket 3
  • Shoot stabilized cinematic footage
  • Want a camcorder-style aesthetic
  • Don’t need a skate-filming workflow

How This Comparison Was Evaluated

This comparison is based on real-world skate filming use, camera compatibility, handling, and workflow — not just appearance or aesthetics.

The Mini VX™ has been refined through actual skate sessions using action cameras and fisheye setups. Pocket 3–based housings are evaluated based on stabilized filming use cases.

Final Thoughts

Both rigs share a similar VX-style aesthetic — but they are not competitors.
They are two different tools for two different filming styles.

If you need a skate-ready, VX-style action camera rig, the Mini VX™ is the platform built for that job, backed by a full ecosystem and real filming experience.

If you want a camcorder-style housing for the Osmo Pocket 3, the The Pocket 3–based rig is built for that niche.

If you’re choosing between Mini VX™ setups, see our Mini VX™ vs Mini VX™ LF comparison for a breakdown of size, balance, and feel.

The Mini VX™ ecosystem is designed to grow with your filming — from compact daily sessions to longer, more involved setups.

Explore More

👉 Learn more about cameras for skate filming

👉 See how the Mini VX™ is made

👉 Shop the Mini VX™ here