J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Smokey Barr

I don't know the exact costs, but Orange offer a similar service.

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.

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.

I would advise people to read their policy wording very carefully.

Having to call the 24 hour emergency service, is something I could have easily overlooked, and would have cost me big time in the event of having to make a claim.

These leaches will do ANYTHING to avoid paying out!

andymol2 wrote:assuming you are over 12 years old it probably is a bit strange to dress up in your ski gear.

I'm very strange.

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:

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:

daved wrote:well there was cheap accommodation in la Plaggne
€26000.......for 18sq metres

And I thought a £20,000 13sq m garage in East Sheen was a rip off!