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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #30 on: March 05, 2014, 12:35:34 PM »
I can post some pics when I get home but really I use the GoPro the same as I did when it was on the paddle end.  I just find it is much easier to have the weight up near the handle vice at the paddle especially when paddlling a smaller board with big waves in bumpy conditions. 
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #31 on: March 05, 2014, 12:44:25 PM »
When paddeling my waveger I like mounting the gopro near the blade. But for downwinders or longer paddles I mount near the handle, Here a couple of rund from the other day.. sorry for the rather poor quality, but it gives you an idea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TP2txWsVsP8


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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #32 on: March 05, 2014, 01:51:11 PM »
I need to hold paddle proper while riding. Need it for maneuvering.
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #33 on: March 07, 2014, 02:26:51 PM »
Use the seat post mount, and my paddle still floats just fine.

Did you put some electrical tape under the mount?
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #34 on: March 07, 2014, 03:37:58 PM »
GoPro handle bar mount comes w/a protective liner. If I ever loose it or it gets too worn out to use, I'd put the elect tape on.
http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/handlebar-seatpost-pole-mount#what-s-included
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #35 on: March 07, 2014, 04:17:58 PM »
Do you use a tether from the camera around the shaft in case it breaks off?

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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #36 on: March 07, 2014, 04:28:46 PM »
I used a tether first go out w/the paddle mount. Ditched it my second try though. I was in a hurry and rolled the dice it would hold, which it did (waves were small). I would def recommend the leash/tether for larger days.
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #37 on: March 14, 2014, 06:49:27 PM »
Do you use a tether from the camera around the shaft in case it breaks off?
I did today.
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #38 on: March 14, 2014, 06:50:11 PM »
I'm quite unhappy with the footage I got with paddle mount. Seems the best footage comes from backpack pole mount. Any DIY ideas?
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #39 on: March 14, 2014, 09:43:50 PM »
I use a handle bar mount over a single wrap of electrical tape on the shaft. I also run a small tether around the camera to the paddle shaft that I make lay flat with a rubber band.

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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #40 on: March 15, 2014, 01:22:10 AM »
A friend of mine has an mount that goes on his windsurf harness.
here a few shots , with a little photoshop its quite easy removing the pole

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Re: GoPro paddle mount
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #42 on: March 15, 2014, 08:36:14 AM »
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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #43 on: March 20, 2014, 08:25:54 PM »
SWEET harness mount, niels! Had a go in some decent surf here in NJ on the first day of spring. Paddle mount working well.

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Re: GoPro paddle mount
« Reply #44 on: March 22, 2014, 07:36:01 PM »
Scored a SWEET tube shot this eve. Nice and warm today in NJ. Like 60F and real nice glass off. Beauty sunset topped it off! Def stoked on the paddle mount.


One could go into a mall in Kansas and ask a teenager "What is a surfer looking for?, and the answer will always be, "The perfect wave"
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9'3" PSH  Hull Ripper- 130ltr 
8'0" Corevac Assassin -127 ltr   
Paddles- Carbonerro PRO SERIES 85 & Riviera Camo at 70"

 


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