Gopro

[mattsask]

Santa hooked me up with a Gopro hero 4 silver for christmas, so I'm looking for advice on Gopro attachments. What have you guys found to be most useful for capturing good times on the water? Anyone using the suction cup mount for the side of the boat while surfing? I'm a total rookie in the gopro department, but I'm really looking forward to putting together some cool summer edits. So lay it on me, what are all the tricks and must have attachments?

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[BrettLee3232]

I like the bobber handle cause it floats. I also like the sticky floater for the back of the camera (just in case). I use the a suction cup as well. I hook a piece of parachute cord to the rear tie strap to just in case the suction fails (hasn't yet). Congrats on the new camera, go pros are essential [emoji1305]


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[yukon2007]

Great choice. I have used mine in so many different scenarios: downhill skiing, connected to a Yuneeq drone and most of all on the tower of my boat. I use a custom mount from Techmount.com. They took my measurements and adapted their Yamaha mount. I love the fact that it tracks boarders while wakeboarding and when surfing I lock it in. Unit was a bit pricey at $175. If I recall this mount is interchangeable with other devices but I have always used my GoPro. I'd send pictures but the boat is in storage 3000 miles away. I believe I am the only one with the custom Moomba mount with the Roswell Aviater tower. They should have the specs on file. If you don't already have the wireless key fob it's worth its weight in gold.

[russellsmojo]

I use suction cup for boat. Also, mounting on ski pole and tower works well. Have a float on back of camera at all times. I use mine more for skiing. Helmet mount is awesome. Chest mount is no good. Too busy trying to point chest to video.


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[CFD3Captain]

I haven't bought the GoPro suction because the one I am using is pretty damn good and low profile. But I may pick one up to see how it stacks up. This is what I am using https://www.brlsmounts.com It comes with great reviews and I can attest to it. For a pole, I am using this FLOATING pole.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XBHUV9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a small case Pelican case that holds most everything (camera and attachments). Works out nice. Have fun and buy a larger hard drive ;)

[PuraVida]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/8c2306bc994d1cec887f27b496d74bee.jpg
The suction cup works well on the side of the boat. I duct taped a piece of pool noodle to mine because the orange floaty back door will not float the suction cup mount on its own. Check out amazon for cheap accessory kits. You will save hundreds compared to GoPro brand accessories.


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[russellsmojo]

Not to hijack this thread too much but since on go pro quick question. Anyone tried the new smaller hero 5 session? It looks sweet and waterproof. Size looks more sleek for helmet mount.


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[mattsask]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/8c2306bc994d1cec887f27b496d74bee.jpg
The suction cup works well on the side of the boat. I duct taped a piece of pool noodle to mine because the orange floaty back door will not float the suction cup mount on its own. Check out amazon for cheap accessory kits. You will save hundreds compared to GoPro brand accessories.


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Awesome! That's the money shot I'm looking for. Do you mount above or below the rub rail?

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[PuraVida]

Awesome! That's the money shot I'm looking for. Do you mount above or below the rub rail?

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Above


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[parrothd]

I have mine mounted on the tower underneath the tower light and ran a power cord to it. We usually get 1-2 days of video with a 64 gig card..

[MLA]

at least two batteries and the double charger unless you are going to wire the GP to a USB charge port while in use. You will find that battery usage is outrageous if you put it in wifi mode and use the phone app. Even with the camera off but wifi mode on, it uses up the battery.

Check out curlview. Its a tower mounted GoPro boom.

[jtatexc]

I am another advocate of the bobber handle. It is nice to have it strapped to your wrist in case you drop it or let it hand while you're getting set. We also use the suction a ton, mostly on the boards while on the racks but have done the hull too. What I also did was get on ebay and order a few floaty soft pads that adhere to the back of cases and float really well. Just extra insurance in case something unforeseen happens. I've lost a gopro to the bottom of a lake (a buddy was wearing my head strap and lost it when he fell) so now I'm kinda paranoid.

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[MJHSupra]

Extra batteries (have 3) and a charger onboard.

I like the telescoping pole. I can use it on water or snow. On water I also hooked-up a pool noodle.


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[trayson]

It's hard to beat this kit to start:

use discount code: O7YAH4ED to get it for $9 shipped on Amazon prime. I don't like this one's telescoping pole for sports, but there's more than enough value in there to justify $9!!

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71RBYVoARxL._SL1104_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WBD91L8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


That said, I like the 4 section telescoping pole that I have where each section locks in place.

I use a "wrist mount" with some shelving anti skid stuff to mount it on the tower.

I have one curved mount on the rear corner of my boat. And I agree that the wifi remote is fantastic for controlling it on the boat.

I think that gopro's suck on the helmet for most sports, especially snowboarding. they stick up too high and are prone to get ripped off the helmet in a crash. I use a Contour Roam 2 (under $100) for helmet cam videos). That said, I do have a gopro mount on my wakeboard helmet that I've used for on the water footage.
This shot was taken by wearing the helmet with the gopro surfing.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/traysonh/Moomba%20XLV/G0050302_zpso7qmfgt0.jpg

All the shots in the December Pic thread of us parasailing were taken with the telescoping pole.

[DFTR Josh]

It's hard to beat this kit to start:
Well worth the money for that kit... Ordered one, thanks for posting!

[parrothd]

I ordered one as well..lol..

Now if I could get someone to sort, breakup, edit and upload 5-6 hours of daily videos I'd be set!

[mattsask]

Lucky buggers! They let my purchase because I'm in canada

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[trayson]

Lucky buggers! They let my purchase because I'm in canada

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Maybe message them on ebay and ask if you can get the same deal as Amazon?
http://www.ebay.com/p/Erligpowht-Basic-Common-Outdoor-Sports-Kit-40-Items/1740277981

[jrobb]

Thanks for the post just ordered the set. Maybe now I'll use my go pro more.

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[996scott]

ordered one as well. Thanks for the link!!!

[bergermaister]

This little gem is a day saver. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DDBKAES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Add a couple spare batteries and you are set.

I got this at the end of the season so haven't used it in the boat yet but comes in very handy in the dunes.

[mattsask]

You guys and all your awesome finds that I can't get shipped to canada!

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[DFTR Josh]

Got my kit yesterday and I'm impressed! Great find and thanks for sharing, now that case is something else :rolleyes:

[trayson]

Thanks for the post just ordered the set. Maybe now I'll use my go pro more.

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ordered one as well. Thanks for the link!!!

No problem. it's a sweet deal.


This little gem is a day saver. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DDBKAES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Add a couple spare batteries and you are set.

I got this at the end of the season so haven't used it in the boat yet but comes in very handy in the dunes.

Interesting. I just got the 2 battery charger with 2 extra batteries. no worries there. Have a case also.