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Go pro whizmount pics in use

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Created by sboardcrazy > 9 months ago, 13 Oct 2017
sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
13 Oct 2017 3:21PM
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Anyone got any pics of how they attach the whizmount to their harness? Can you still wear a buoyancy vest ( Neil Pryde) if you have the mount on?

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
13 Oct 2017 2:28PM
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the wizmount ususally dosen't attach to the harness, it comes in the form of a backpack so you wear your pfd under it

ka43
NSW, 3063 posts
13 Oct 2017 3:33PM
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Google Wizmount

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
13 Oct 2017 4:52PM
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Ok. Yes I noticed that . I thought Nigel connected his to his harness? .
I have a camel back attached to the back of my buoyancy vest so it will be interesting to see if I can fit the wizmount backpack over that..or maybe wear the camelback on the wizmount?






I wanted to remove the top pic as it doesn't really show the setup but I can't figure out how? Bottom pic shows vest + camelback..it's pretty bulky.

Stuthepirate
SA, 3589 posts
13 Oct 2017 4:34PM
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Just throwing it out there but maybe you can not wear the camel back

Dezza
NSW, 919 posts
13 Oct 2017 5:50PM
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you'd only be wearing the wizmount for short spells so would be fine to leave the camel pack off while you go out and shoot some photos and videos.

How far off is the go pro purchase? Looking forward to seeing the pics

ka43
NSW, 3063 posts
13 Oct 2017 5:52PM
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The Camelbak bladder will fit inside the Wizmount, just but not very well!!
Or you could tape or glue the bladder to the back of the Wizmount but be very careful. The Wizmount is supposed to be worn by itself.
You would have to either get a huge size of either to fit one with the other.
By itself the Wizmount is quite comfy, you just have to be very aware of where the camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!

Dezza
NSW, 919 posts
13 Oct 2017 5:54PM
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Yes it would be very easy to poke a big hole in a new sail with one of those things

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 10:34AM
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ka43 said..
The Camelbak bladder will fit inside the Wizmount, just but not very well!!
Or you could tape or glue the bladder to the back of the Wizmount but be very careful. The Wizmount is supposed to be worn by itself.
You would have to either get a huge size of either to fit one with the other.
By itself the Wizmount is quite comfy, you just have to be very aware of where the camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!



camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!
Yes it would be very easy to poke a big hole in a new sail with one of those things

Eek!
Hmmm I was planning on wearing it the whole session and then just editing bits out..So this doesn't sound like the way most users use them?
You just put it on for a few runs?
I'll have to try and catch Cluffy and check his setup out.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 10:38AM
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Dezza said..
you'd only be wearing the wizmount for short spells so would be fine to leave the camel pack off while you go out and shoot some photos and videos.

How far off is the go pro purchase? Looking forward to seeing the pics



I'm still waiting on funds , researching and procrastinating...
I won't really be able to get any decent footage until my shoulder is right anyway. It's going ok but I'm still not sure it will handle waterstarting so I'm not doing much sailing in chop and that's where I want to use the go pro.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 10:40AM
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ka43 said..
The Camelbak bladder will fit inside the Wizmount, just but not very well!!
Or you could tape or glue the bladder to the back of the Wizmount but be very careful. The Wizmount is supposed to be worn by itself.
You would have to either get a huge size of either to fit one with the other.
By itself the Wizmount is quite comfy, you just have to be very aware of where the camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!



Is there anyone around Sydney that stocks them so I can try one on? I'd just be guessing the size if I was to buy online..

AusMoz
QLD, 1403 posts
14 Oct 2017 11:26AM
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Dezza said..
Yes it would be very easy to poke a big hole in a new sail with one of those things


+1

I like the wizmount but I have enough sails in my garage need repair. Don't need to see it on a replay how I put another hole in my sail.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 1:41PM
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AusMoz said..

Dezza said..
Yes it would be very easy to poke a big hole in a new sail with one of those things



+1

I like the wizmount but I have enough sails in my garage need repair. Don't need to see it on a replay how I put another hole in my sail.


How did you damage them?

AusMoz
QLD, 1403 posts
14 Oct 2017 1:24PM
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Usual way - falls/harness bar/stupidity/sandbanks/fragile sails etc.


sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 2:33PM
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AusMoz said..
Usual way - falls/harness bar/stupidity/sandbanks/fragile sails etc.



So wizmounts not through the sails?

joe windsurf
1480 posts
14 Oct 2017 11:36AM
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i made something like this - removed the bottom T bar
waterpack should be able to go INSIDE the backpack
check out other mounts --> joewindsurfer.blogspot.com/2012/12/gopro-hero.html

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 3:06PM
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joe windsurf said..
i made something like this - removed the bottom T bar
waterpack should be able to go INSIDE the backpack
check out other mounts --> joewindsurfer.blogspot.com/2012/12/gopro-hero.html






Love this one..


Not sure about the handheld version though! ..or the rockwall launch..

eyeMhardcore
WA, 81 posts
14 Oct 2017 12:59PM
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John340
QLD, 3063 posts
14 Oct 2017 4:10PM
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sboardcrazy said..


ka43 said..
The Camelbak bladder will fit inside the Wizmount, just but not very well!!
Or you could tape or glue the bladder to the back of the Wizmount but be very careful. The Wizmount is supposed to be worn by itself.
You would have to either get a huge size of either to fit one with the other.
By itself the Wizmount is quite comfy, you just have to be very aware of where the camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!





camera and pole are and your rig. It can stick out a long way!!!!
Yes it would be very easy to poke a big hole in a new sail with one of those things

Eek!
Hmmm I was planning on wearing it the whole session and then just editing bits out..So this doesn't sound like the way most users use them?
You just put it on for a few runs?
I'll have to try and catch Cluffy and check his setup out.



The best videos are shot from multiple points of view. The example you posted is a good example. So wearing the wizmount for the whole session will only give you one point of view. Also if you wear the wizmount only for short times you then limit the possibility of mishap. Also,get a mast mount clamp, which you can also use on your boom and extension poles,on you boom.

ka43
NSW, 3063 posts
14 Oct 2017 5:32PM
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Nobody stocks them that I know of. The dealer sells direct. They are popular with the dirt bike crowd.
They are very adjustable like all back packs and one size fits all. The pole can be long or short and used at many angles. Its very well put together.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7925 posts
14 Oct 2017 6:18PM
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ka43 said..
Nobody stocks them that I know of. The dealer sells direct. They are popular with the dirt bike crowd.
They are very adjustable like all back packs and one size fits all. The pole can be long or short and used at many angles. Its very well put together.


Thanks. I love the angle looking back at him with the wizmount at the front..??

joe windsurf
1480 posts
14 Oct 2017 7:06PM
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from the front ... the BEST I have seen is a broken boom attached to the mast towards the front with the camera facing back
damned if i can find any examples today

found one in a video - and mount was probably in that video - best facebook , etc



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