Best GoPro Rafting Set Up

[Don]

After watching a few GoPros sink into the abiss, I did some hunting.

Here are some options that will bring the camera home with you.

GoPro Add-On that really make the difference. « MtSurf Denver's Kayak HQ

Also check out gopole.com

[blutzski]

Don, do you carry those?

[Don]

Neither is made by GoPro. I found them on eBay. The "Sky Dive" attachment is made in Grand Junction, CO. I was stoked to find them.

[blutzski]

Don I watched that goPro vid of you taking the kids down filterplant. How did you mount the GoPro to the front of your shredder? Was is attached to a paddle you stapped to the grab-ropes up front?

[Don]

Nope. I clipped my helmet (w/ GoPro) onto my spare paddle. The new alum clip I bought so that I can really strap it to a cooler, homemade pole, front of the raft, or other kayaks. With that little clip I'll be able to use a minicell foam block and a small cam strap to mount it on anyones kayak in the group. Then I can keep my helmet on my head.

[Don]

One more thing. I mounted and extra "Oh SH#T" handle to the front cross tube of my Shredder. It's been a great addition for the boat.

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Few go pro ideas here - GoPro | UNSPONSORED

Currently working on a few others for raft use as well.

[Snowolf]

Originally Posted by TriBri1

I'm a fan of the stern mount on a pole, gives you the feel of being in the boat and keeps you honest if you lose your oar half way through the rapid.

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I wanted to also give you props for that video and also finishing Granite so well with one oar! I really like that stern mount view.

[Snowolf]

Actually, after watching several of these videos, it is from a Dory pilot named Kelly and I have to say that these are some of the best edits I have ever seen. I have been on a motor rig twice down the Grand and even though I have been a raft guy, I have always wanted to do a Dory trip on the Grand and these videos have sealed the deal for me; I am going to do this as a paying passenger!

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