Got a GoPro for Father's Day...now need advice-accessories, mount ideas etc!

Julian · Jun 15, 2014

The title pretty much says it all, but I got a #GoPro for Father's Day and now I'd like to get your ideas on mounting and using it.

First example...would like to have a first person view from tubing, surfing etc. I assume a helmet is the best approach? What helmets are people using?

How about stick attachments? What are the best cost effective ideas?

Suction cup mount seems like it would be a basic need....then you could mount to any flat surface...??

Got a surf board mount (stick on) - but probably could have just used a suction cup mount? (my wife bought a kit online from NewEgg (this kit) but they missing shipping the stick "mono pod"

Andy S · Jun 15, 2014

@Julian I just bought myself a GoPro Hero Black. I found generic mounts and a case on eBay to pretty decent, I while know better the quality after the Bimini trip. I did buy a GoPro floaty back door.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Head-Chest-Mount-Suction-Cup-Floating-Seatpost-Monopod-For-GoPro-1-2-3-3-Camera/221434730219?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=23423&meid=7645258578947310602&pid=100005&prg=10050&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=331228512483&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231184601079?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Julian · Jun 15, 2014

@andy07sx230ho Thanks! Placed an order for the kit above!

Julian · Jun 20, 2014

Ok....so we have just booked a trip to the Turks where I will go diving with the GoPro....any tips?

Anyone have a mask attachment they would recommend?

ToddW850 · Jun 20, 2014

Congrats! I too got a GoPro for Father's Day. And I'm digging the case @andy07sx230ho had. Looking into one as well.

Julian · Jun 20, 2014

I'm looking at the tackle box approach....

GiddYupJoe · Jun 21, 2014

@Julian I went with the tackle box approach and have just switched to this.

http://www.dx.com/p/hgybest-camera-protective-bag-for-gopro-hd-hero3-hero3-hero2-black-282258#.U6WEu151-y4

For only $20 I believe it serves it purpose at a great price point. Now I just have to wait for it to get here from somewhere in China!

mmgg · Jun 21, 2014

I use a magnetic mount and just silicon a steel plate to anything that's not metal; On my toys so I can easily grab the camera and do a selfi, or pan around then return it to a safe mount on the fly.
The only underwater stuff I've done was with a almost neutral buoyancy float,, on fishing line to catch cliff diving

xoverdose · Jun 25, 2014

I use the roll bar mount on the tower of the boat. I also have a chesty mount that I haven't used yet but plan on putting it on someone when they wakeboard!

Julian · Jun 25, 2014

I'm still browsing the Dive mask attachment options.....(I did buy a tackle box)

Suchawittygal · Jun 25, 2014

I just bought a GoPro 3+ Black and am lo0king into nice kits. I like both of the options above. I bought the floaty back door and the roll bar mount. Looking for the suction cup mount.

Julian · Jun 25, 2014

The kit @andy07sx230ho posted is cool for only $29 with free shipping.

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