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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: February 06, 2016, 03:15:29 PM »

I am glad my friend (SUPAlon) made the call and rallied us all for this super fun and beautiful SUP surf session.  Really magical to surf a new spot with awesome folks.  The gorgeous sunset was the cherry on top.



In small waves this mount is so easy and versatile, I have no concerns about it falling off or breaking.

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: February 06, 2016, 03:12:20 PM »

Clay, you got it... I've no idea if it will work, but in theory, if you had the bungee cord or paracord + springs inside a tube(s) that connected the mounting bracket to the Gopro bracket and relied on friction between the pole and the mounting brackets to keep it in place, maybe this could work.. On the other hand it would still be connected and it being flailed around in the surf connected to the board might result in extensive damage.. Maybe best it pops off all together.. Maybe the claw and ball type clips from the Zoob toys..

Yeah the mount flailing around is definitely a concern, it's happened as I'm paddling out of the impact zone and not enough time to reattach it, luckily no damage to board or mount, this is one of the reasons I want it to be really quick to reattach. 

Interlocking connectors like the Zoob is what I'm working on now, something that snaps back easy and fast.

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SUP General / Re: Nelscott Reef Vid

« on: February 01, 2016, 09:57:15 PM »

this is the shot I love:



seems like a drone is the only way to get it.  So cool

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: February 01, 2016, 09:35:20 PM »

Clay, I admire the continual search for perfection in your mounts! Magnets, then Velcro... As they say "necessity is the mother of invention"! You will get there I am sure! I'm thinking maybe a string and spring combination. If you ever had one of those toy figures as a kid that you pressed a button in the base, and then the whole figure collapsed, and then when you released the button, the figure sprang back to his normal self... maybe something like this could work..

Thanks Robert, great idea!  I think I understand it, would be nice to have the pole collapse and then spring back up after a wipeout.  Hummmm...

Seems like after every "promising" idea doesn't workout I give up for a minute, and then BAM! another idea comes.
Can't wait to try the next idea!   

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SUP General / Re: Nelscott Reef Vid

« on: February 01, 2016, 09:25:38 PM »

Awesome video thanks for posting!  I love the close up shots of the 2 backsiders on one wave and the sup surfer, seems like the tracking shot on a  fast moving wave is the sweet spot for a drone video.  So cool to see a true birds eye view.

Great find Beasho I was about to post the same video!   Looked like he was home free for a surf second there.

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: January 31, 2016, 07:14:51 PM »

Testing "5 times stronger than Velcro" - 3M dual lock - as a detachable mounting system. It seemed really promising until I caught a couple waves and it bounced off and was quite difficult to reattach. Turned into a stunningly gorgeous absolutely beautiful day, amazing clouds and groomed nuggets of joy to be ridden! Love to all

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Gear Talk / Re: What board is closest to Starboard 8'10 wide point

« on: January 30, 2016, 09:00:37 PM »

I rented a 8'10 Wide Point yesterday and went to Indicators and today Privates.  What a stable board and fun to ride.  And I have to say it was nice to not have to work so hard to stay upright like I do on my 8'10 Speeed or my 7'10 Wardog.  It was so nice that I want to get the carbon version but $3300 (with tax) is just too dam much. 

So what I'm looking for is a equally lightweight board (18lbs) that duplicates or improves on the the 8'10 Wide Point's surf and stability characteristics.  I want to stay at 8'10 rather then getting a longer board to get stability

Is there any such thing out there?

Thanks,

This is what I have done in the past and would do in your situation:
Take the starboard wide point to Stretch or Kirk and have them make something similar that is closer to what you want.

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: January 30, 2016, 08:55:54 PM »

The biggest problem with the cameras as they are today is the weight, and then most of that weight is added by the battery.
A friend of mine has a company that separated the camera lense from the body and battery. I would assume it would be easier to mount that lens on just about  anything.

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I agree.  And this mount could be a lot thinner and lighter if the camera was lighter...love to hear more about the cam.

Back before the Gopro Hero I was using helmet cams with a lens that was wired to a backpack with a camcorder in it, then the biggest problem was the recorder was separate from the lens...funny how things turn around.   

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SUP General / Re: So, are ya still proning much ?

« on: January 30, 2016, 06:51:45 PM »

Good question, one I would have considered unthinkable a few years ago.  Thanks for posting.

Rarely prone surf, only twice in the past 6 months.  One prone session was in epic 6-8+ point break, about a dozen good highly competitive surfers on the main peak.  Even though the waves were great the "get outta my way" vibe was so thick that I have no desire to paddle battle ever again.

The last time I prone surfed a couple months ago was with family and we traded SUP and prone boards half way through the session.  Small offshore barreling beach break, fun and challenging conditions on the SUP.  I had way more fun on the prone board and even had a 3-4 second barrel.  A big part of this was the prone board was a better shape for the conditions, that and I have no idea if I have any barrel riding skills on a SUP.

Prone surfing is often about sitting and sitting and sitting and catching a few waves and then lots of paddling and more sitting.  Seems like SUP surfing is more about seeing lots of the coast and a much higher wave count with people who are putting out good vibes. 

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Polar Vortex Downwinder - 38knots / 70kph / 44mph

« on: January 30, 2016, 01:39:16 PM »

Awesome Robert!  Looks like a great run

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: January 30, 2016, 12:13:28 PM »

Attached is a photo of the coupler and Wipeout break away system that I used in the last video.

I tried strong magnets today and I think they will be to heavy to work well.  The pole is to long and has to much leverage.

on to the next idea...

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Gear Talk / Re: Ultralight board mounted camera pole - how to build thread

« on: January 24, 2016, 08:19:25 PM »

Clay, that's such a great POV You really get to see the scale of the waves and all the action. Awesome!

Thanks Robert!   I appreciate the feedback.

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Technique / Re: If you fall over just wating or paddling, do you tend to fall backward?

« on: January 24, 2016, 04:43:50 PM »

yep backwards or whichever way I'm not looking is how I usually fall off.

the skill or habit I learned downwinding is to always have my paddle blade in the water with slight pressure so that it's like having a third leg.  And if it's really rough then when reaching forward I skim the blade tip across the surface so that the paddle is always touching the water and I have something to brace against.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Polar Vortex Downwinder - 38knots / 70kph / 44mph

« on: January 24, 2016, 04:06:06 PM »

Right on Robert I look forward to the video

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SUP General / Re: Lunada Bay in tony Palos Verdes Estates

« on: January 23, 2016, 05:12:45 PM »

I'm more interested in the gentleman's way.

Let's hire private security, I know a few companies here in LA with solid pros. Have a session with a few friends on a nice sunny day.

Nothing like off duty or ex-LAPD to chill people out. Don't be stupid, we're old and well-funded. No need to fight idiots.

Fun to think about pitching in for a surf party or two. I'd even bring camera people. Fight rich idiots with rich idiocy.

I like the sound of this.

I'd love see and be a part of SUP party there, 20,30,50 SUPs.  Bring one of those trailer BBQs and some musicians and singers and fire dancers and lots of Aloha.  Show these guys what they are missing out on by behaving like jerks, and how fun it is to share and spread good vibes.