For those investing in a GoPro

We've seen the videos of people recording using the GoPro pole, or an equivalent. I was doing some research over the weekend, and you don't get much change from £40 for a pole and mount.

My alternative will be to lop the head off this http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/P~149448~Draper-20cm-Wide-Telescopic-Squeegee-and-Sponge
and get the handlebar attachment from amazon. Total? £20 with change, and a good lightweight, telescopic bit of kit. :thumbup:

I bought a GoPro 10 days ago and used it last week in VDI. Brilliant piece of kit - I'll post more about it elsewhere. I bought the Ride Hero clamp for £20 and simply attached this to one of my ski poles. The only downside was the diameter of the pole being too small at the base so I had to mount it about 1/3 up the length.

When doing my research I think I read that some telescopic poles are inadequate, ie weak connections which fail or too much 'bounce' when fully extended.

For my next trip in Easter I'm going to see if I can pad out the end of the ski pole so that the camera can be affixed there (giving a better panoramic view)

bedrock barney wrote:
When doing my research I think I read that some telescopic poles are inadequate, ie weak connections which fail or too much 'bounce' when fully extended.

Some of the official ones might, but the pole in the link in my previous post is perfect. It's light, the diameter is perfect for the clamp, and the pole extends to the perfect length. And it fits nicely in my rucksack; all for a measly £4(for the pole).

I am of course yet to test it, so will report back my results early Feb, but am confident it will do the job.
:thumbup:

I brought a cheap version of a cragghopper pole ,cost £5 from ebay and it did the job in Val Thorens last week

Those pole are probably a great idea for boarders but not for skiers.
For skiers it wouldn't work as you would then need to ditch a Ski pole to use the camera pole.

This is how i mounted mine:

1. increase the diameter of the Ski pole slightly. I used self alalgamating tape used for waterproofing joints on pipes and stuff.



Mount the go pro handle bar mount to the ski pole.



3. Mount the camera



Simples.

The handle bar mount is very light and pretty robust so i left it on my pole all the time and just attached the camera when required.

My tip for boarders buying a pole to use in this manner is get the longer you can as it gives you a wider view of yourself. I would suggest looking at 130cm. My ski pole is 115cm and doesn't give a full view of myself looking back.

Snapzzz wrote:Those pole are probably a great idea for boarders but not for skiers.
For skiers it wouldn't work as you would then need to ditch a Ski pole to use the camera pole.

My ski poles clip together, as do most. So while I will be carrying two poles in one hand, I'll still be able to use it as a pole. I know what you mean though.

I just like the idea of being able to whip the pole and camera out (for want of a better phrase) take a few shots, then chuck it back in the rucksack. It saves guffing around every time you want to re attach it to your pole, and making sure the angles are right.

Have you edited any footage of your trip yet?

I'm dying to use mine. I've mounted it onto my Vespa, but riding to the pub, and work, doesn't really generate very interesting footage.

Smokey Barr wrote:

Snapzzz wrote:

Have you edited any footage of your trip yet?

yes, its in the other thread.

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/11526.page

Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Snapzzz wrote:yes, its in the other thread.

Nice! I'd have been sweating it holding a £200 camera out of the window though!!

Are they stills taken from video footage, or just regular pictures?

I'm going to have a play around with the timer thing this weekend. I think that'll be a great feature to get some good action shots.