Bladerunner - 24-1-2012 at 05:27 PM
I will be going on a cruise next month and no doubt do some snorkeling.
Should I bring my GoPro along to film this or is it risky / worth it?
bigkahuna - 24-1-2012 at 05:32 PM
Absolutely take the GoPro. It's rated to 100' so no problem at all for snorkeling. Just be aware that the curved lense on the housing will cause
blurring underwater. You can buy a replacement lens for the housing for $40 that'll fix that.
Txshooter38 - 24-1-2012 at 05:34 PM
Everything I have seen is that they hold up fine in the water. Make sure to not use the vented back door, buy some of the moisture strips, and get a
"floaty back door".
BeamerBob - 24-1-2012 at 05:43 PM
I know of 3 that made their way to freedom in the Atlantic. Just make sure you can keep hold of it.
PHREERIDER - 24-1-2012 at 06:05 PM
oh yeah ! if the light is good even better
Kober - 24-1-2012 at 07:08 PM
I got one flooded in first kiteboarding attempt ...... Have no idea how ...... ...after that many days on water and under and no problems so far
.......
Floater is a good option if you hold it in you hand when riding ....... also I have strap around my wrist to keep it with me when something goes
wrong and both hands are needed .......
bigkid - 24-1-2012 at 08:41 PM
funny you should bring this up.
just got back from snorkeling at Poipo, in Hawaii. Tomorrow going up to the north shore to tunnel beach.
Use the Gopro for sure. I use 2 now, one with a neck strap that I put around my wrist and I have another on the chest mount harness by gopro. The
chest harness mount is the one I use with the HD and I film the moment I hit the water and the one on my wrist I pick and choose the shots for close
ups. I use the waterproof covers and nothing special about the rest. Have a good time and remember you see things a bit closer due to your mask than
the gopro films. Get as close as possible with the camera for the best shots.
If you use the chest mount harness, wear a shirt or you will end up with a sunburn with the straps still showing months later
And you will be going to?
bigkid - 28-1-2012 at 12:47 AM
BR, this is a short uncut vid of the gopro with a wrist strap under water. hope your trip is as good if not better.
http://vimeo.com/35787170
Bladerunner - 28-1-2012 at 10:01 AM
Thanks Jeff!
That is what I had hoped to see! I already have a good wrist mount . Good point about getting close up.
Carribean Feb' 25. 1st time there.
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