FCS plug for GoPro

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Scotty88
Scotty88
4214 posts
4214 posts
1 Dec 2011 6:56pm
I am looking to install a FCS plug in the nose of my Sup for GoPro. Just can't trust those adhesive surf mounts.
I am not looking to DIY as there's a huge chance I will stuff it up.
I am due to pick up my brand spanka PSH 10'10" Hull Paddler from Balmoral Boards next week and would like the heads up. I am sure AA has an answer - just thought I would put it out there on the forum.
I don't think I believe in Santa anymore but I am starting remember the feeling of the night before Xmas until I get my new Sup.

Cheers
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
1 Dec 2011 10:01pm
Are you going to mount it slightly off center so the lens is centered on the board?

DJ
Scotty88
Scotty88
4214 posts
4214 posts
1 Dec 2011 7:04pm
DavidJohn said...

Are you going to mount it slightly off center so the lens is centered on the board?

DJ


I'll be guided by you DJ. I assume you ask as the GoPro lens is off centre ?
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
2 Dec 2011 1:22am
It depends on if you want the board to look right with it centered.. or the vids to look right with it centered.. You can't have both.. I think I'd rather the vid centered but it's no biggie..

DJ
TommyL
TommyL
QLD
80 posts
QLD, 80 posts
2 Dec 2011 6:58pm
I've got my plug about an inch off centre and it lines the lens up perfect. Most shapers have done a few. Got mine done by Polsy on the Goldie. The 3M pads come off pretty easy. My misses works at Maritime Safety and the guys there reckon they get heaps of pads and cams sucked up in the sand pump at the Spit.
Scotty88
Scotty88
4214 posts
4214 posts
2 Dec 2011 7:52pm
Thanks guys.
Another question how does the plug work with the GoPro ? I.e. What connection/attachment do I use ? Is the plug a female thread which can have a screw inserted ? I have them on my Coastrunner.
Flaker
Flaker
NSW
122 posts
NSW, 122 posts
3 Dec 2011 10:25am

I always wondered if you could drill a thin hole in the FCS plug to tie the go pro to, in case it ever broke the FCS tab.
I saw a board yesterday with a FCS plug in the nose and a leg rope plug 2cm below it.

Obviously it was there for that very reason but it seemed over kill.
What do other people do for that extra bit of security.
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