GoPro HD: How To Make a Pole Mount for Self Filming

[redskinscaps]

@EXPNVM hey how did you get the snowboard mounted on the wall? that looks awesome and makes storage easier!

[EXPNVM]

@redskinscaps I actually used these hooks you can buy at home depot for around 1.00 a piece. Cheaper than buying a board mount kit online, Just find the studs behind the drywall and measure up from the floor at each hook point to ensure that they are level.

[redskinscaps]

@EXPNVM thats so cool!! they look really cool, I think I'm gonna do that when I got to college, because it saves space!

[redskinscaps]

@EXPNVM could you possibly tell me which specific hooks at home depot that you got to mount it?

[PrankingJew]

Use a collapsable pole like i used a leg from a tripod

[GoProSp0rts]

Thanks

[tristancking]

Guys you should definatly check out my videos! I have a bunch of videos with my gopros!

[ryanscottlanglois11]

@EXPNVM you are a god... i cant wait to make one of these..this is by far the best instructional video for anything i have ever seen... thanks man!!!

[EXPNVM]

@ryanscottlanglois11 thanks homie!!! good luck and happy shredding!

[WorsDawg]

i just bought the handlebar kit, it comes with some extender pieces... but do I really only need that one piece with the circle space and the screws? awesome vid btw

[EXPNVM]

@WorsDawg yeah it is the best for on mountain activity when it is cold, you can un-screw these wing nuts and flip the camera if you have to bro cam your friends in the park, then flip it when you wanna do some cool point of view shots.

[ede93]

i use a collapsible hiking pole so it breaks down into my back back with my shovel.

Very nifty.

[JSFilms8]

wait does the Hd Helmet Hero come with a pole mount? Just ordered one and i wanna know if it comes with one!

[Mu5ik4Life]

Hey, i want to make this but what do u do witht he ski pole when you arent filming? it would kinda suck to have to carry it around everwhere

[EXPNVM]

@Mu5ik4Life yes it does get annoying carrying the pole while shredding, most people look at us funny, but when you stomp something on film with it, you will quickly forget their odd faces and will rush to edit render and upload your hard work with the gopro and pole

[TheMasoniceric88]

@EXPNVM you are my favorite snowboarding channel keep it up!

[EXPNVM]

@TheMasoniceric88 big ups to that family!

[bobomomo23]

would electrical tape work?

[EXPNVM]

@bobomomo23 yes that can work, just make sure you tighten the screws snug. My friend just lost his gopro riding powder, no finding that one. it's a sad situation when you lose film, the device, and the SD card inside....all costly.

[GT7films]

Thanks man, Do you have a link for the Gorilla Tape? Thanks man X

[EXPNVM]

@GT7films here is the exact tape we used for our pole, enjoy filming!

walmart.com/ip/Gorilla-Tape-60­35120-1.88in-X-35yards/1516032­9

[GT7films]

@EXPNVM Thank you! Nice quick respond :) Will send a message of my video ;) greetz from Amsterdam.

[GangsterSnazz]

Got the Seatpost mount how long would you suggest i make the pole? @EXPNVM

[EXPNVM]

@GangsterSnazz this pole is 50 inches, great for filming friends but hard to hold up when self filming over a long period of time. we would say any where between 30 to 50 inches. ski poles work great, light weight and the wrist strap is fail safe if you drop it, which happens alot. just look at the Christmas skate edit...hit a pebble and down it went...

[thedknuckles]

Great idea bro. Thanks for sharing!

[speedcontrol21]

which kit do you use?

[EXPNVM]

@speedcontrol21

GoPro 960 with the “Ride Hero” Handlebar Seatpost Mount to make the pole mount

[speedcontrol21]

which gopro kit is it?

[EXPNVM]

@speedcontrol21

GoPro 960 with the “Ride Hero” Handlebar Seatpost Mount to make the pole mount

[basdevries27]

what cap is that?

[EXPNVM]

@basdevries27 zumiez white promo cap they gave me when I covered the Trans Am 2011, co sponsored by zumiez. not a fan of the store, but free gear is good gear if ya dig homey

[basdevries27]

@EXPNVM haha, always nice to have free caps!

[justin52667]

or you can just get a hockey stick cut the part you shoot with like 3/4 off and but the camara on it works fine too

[mtbman99]

Could I just stick a flat adhesive mount on the end of a 2 by 2 piece of wood?

[littlestjevito]

@mtbman99 lol, i wouldn't do that man

[Jbar1011]

thanks



[HOMExSKILLET]

Ha nutsburger

[johnjohn0127]

what gopro model do you use? hero ? naked? 

[EXPNVM]

@johnjohn0127 HD hero 960, wanted the 1080 but won this 960 in a short film contest.

[yimingration]

what type of mount is it? is the the Handlebar Seatpost Mount from the gopro website? thank you sir

[MrTanner27]

can i just use a flat adhesive mount?

[EXPNVM]

@MrTanner27 that's risky with cold and warm weather applications. If u need a go pro pole mount kit, we have an extra one available. message us.

[themichaelnuckles]

@EXPNVM I need an extra one can i have it.

[EXPNVM]

@themichaelnuckles yeah we can sell you our extra one

[kylemartn101]

If you want something more in depth and a lot more professional looking check out me channel!!

[xWaLeeeHD]

Can u put the on the stick thing where to buy it?

[EXPNVM]

@xWaLeeeHD

GoPro "Ride Hero" Handlebar Seatpost Mount which you can get from GoPro's website

[EXPNVM]

@xWaLeeeHD we stole the ski pole from rentals

[MtbMabz]

Nice video

[SkillzzzSkillzzz]

for self film the gopro has to be the other way:D

[djphilmore]

god damn... is there even one video on youtube where they show you how to make the stuff without the go pro bullshit????

[MrFinlandia1989]

Good video man

[OzzysFilmProductions]

thanks man, what mode do you usually shoot in for pole cam?

[EXPNVM]

@OzzysFilmProductions 16:9 ratio r2 (symbol on lcd screen) works best we think, but try both 4:3 ratio r3 (symbol on lcd screen) as well to see what works best for you, if your taller than go with the 4:3. good luck w all!

[mikeo4283]

dude i think u put it on backwards if you want to film your self...

[RonnieCrz06]

that's beast!!

[WoodPushrProductions]

@EXPNVM thx man ya i saw those alrdy u do great stuff .. makes me not able to wait for next season.. i wanna snowboard so bad thx again keep up the great work

[ZaoSirio]

nice keyboard!!! :)

[Skibumboy]

your name is Nutsbraker?

[JasonSkateDeck]

nice vid, but why are you wearing a hat with a hoodie over it inside?

[EXPNVM]

@REMat4th thank you big ups!

[GoForBr0ke]

vibration damper lol

[EXPNVM]

@GoForBr0ke Most def my bro!!

[miguelavier]

@EXPNVM

can you use this for filming in the water? for example to surf

THANKSS

[EXPNVM]

@miguelavier Greetings mate! I would say you could hold the pole mount GoPro and film yourself, but I would suggest attaching a flotation device to the camera or pole similar to the styles you would find on Jet Ski or Water Power Boat keys, and also finding a lighter pole or one that could float. I just self-filmed with a small bamboo piece, so anything can work. Fact: "whether or not a given object will sink or float in a fluid is determined by the buoyant force on the object." Good Luck!

[ptgs]

Man u make a video saying how to make a pole mount n say "Buy the GoPro Pole mounting kit!".. Like hey! U a genius man!..

[EXPNVM]

@ptgs Thank You!

[jamesprankerd]

Thanks for the tip !

[EXPNVM]

@jamesprankerd thank you thumbs up!

[Wolv3rine19v2]

will electrical tape or duct tape to essentially the same job as the gorilla tape

[EXPNVM]

@Wolv3rine19v2 Yes, either will work, but the electrical tape doesn't seem as sticky and is slippery when wet, the duct tape is stranded tape which gives it that gritty feel and we feel is more adhesive to the pole and helps when skiing or snowboarding.

[EXPNVM]

@Wolv3rine19v2 The GoPro can get wet and even though waterproof, the last thing you want is your GoPro falling off while you are under high speeds or let's say for example carving through trees on the slopes. GoPros, Ipods, Car Keys all will be hard to find on the mountain or anywhere you are skiing or snowboarding when lost.

[hermanplatou]

THANK YOU

[GoProSnowboardingOR]

i want that board back there...pretty sick what size? looks small but ill by it haha

[Dr3wbe7]

this is awesome! thanks so much!

[monkieboi88]

i could just use some PVC pipe or a lacross stick ya?

[EXPNVM]

@monkieboi88 Yes! That can work, great ideas!

[EXPNVM]

Check out the "2011 Bear Creek Showdown Rail Jam" video on our youtube channel to view Christian self filming with the 50 inch boom and then you can decide how much of your body you would prefer captured. .Happy GoPro-ing !

[EXPNVM]

@sk14life Sorry mates! Totally mashed my sentences up, was on a 20 hour event/editing binge, this is the 50 inch boom, but must admit is a bit tricky to self film, the 30 inch one you had suggested would most likely be easier to use. The 50 is great for boom filming others for over head angles and its easy to pull back when someone or a board is flying towards you and the GoPro.

[sk14life]

@2028620 his is too long I would say 1/3 your height maybe a little bigger. I would say 2 1/2 feet.

[2026820]

how long of a ski pole should i get if im 6ft tall boarding ?

[Valmetti6550]

hmmm thanks, nice idea ! :)

[KONAPRO]

very good video... cool set up you got in the back ground...

Cheers!

[EXPNVM]

@KONAPRO Thanks mate! The start of a lifetime board collection in the works!

[eladbari]

@EXPNVM Hey! u set up the gopro to Face the outside of the pole [so you can film other people].

Is there a certain setting where u could set up the camera this way that u could just flip it around -so it will face the "inside of the pole" so u could film yourself?

with this setting u show here, it doesnt seem like u could twist the camera to you this way...

[EXPNVM]

@eladbari Greetings! You can easily flip the camera around by loosening the two plastic-head threaded screws only a few turns, 2 to 3 twists, then carefully slide the GoPro HD off and flip around, an re-tighten the screws provided in the pole mount kit. This literally takes a 30 seconds, I've filmed runs and then switched instantly and then filmed others within a minute. Keep your GoPro camera tilt angle parallel to the pole you are filming with, this will capture more of your body. good luck!

[eladbari]

@EXPNVM hey! thanks for the detailed reply :]

So the only fix for switching between filming others and yourself is,well,to literally detach and reattach the GoPro 180 degrees, huh? guess its the only option.

Thing is, im just afraid for that little bolt on the flipside of the screw+black handle. Although on some mounts that bolt sits quite tight within its plastic "seat". Although Ive heard you should guard these bots with your life since theyre unique! so im afraid itll fall on the go.. :\

[eladbari]

@EXPNVM heh..dont mind what i wrote beofore. Now i understand you were talking about unscrewing the pole mount, instead of unscrewing the camera from the pole mount. that makes much more sense, and it sounds good. ill give it a try when i purchase the pole mount.

thanx for the Duct tape tip as well. there is No grip whatsoever to that pole mount. no rubber of some sort... so the duct tape comes to the rescue right there :]

[surferphoto97]

thats sick man do you no where to get cheap ski poles?

[EXPNVM]

@surferphoto97

One option is ebay. Try searching for "ski pole(s)".

I saw deals for used pairs for around $10 with shipping.

[PGKproductions1137]

what about regular duck tape

[EXPNVM]

@PGKproductions1137 That will work great!

[PGKproductions1137]

will eliatrical tape work

[EXPNVM]

@PGKproductions1137. I feel the electrical tape isn't as durable and is a bit more slippery when wet. The Gorilla Tape Brand is just basically 1 inch wide duct tape with claimed "more adhesive glue" so it has that straind like feel and look to it, and I feel is more gritty to grip the tiny GoPro pieces. If your GoPro is used in dry conditions, then no worries, electrical tape should work fine, just tighten those bolts with what all said in mind.