Comments on: First Go at a Real Helmet Cam

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:13:39 +0000

Your post on the dirt bag helmet cam inspired me. I happened to have a helmet with a hole in it (from a rock) that was perfect for adding more holes to attach a camara. It cost me $1.45 plus tax for the screw.

I took it out for a test run in Red Pine and vicinity, and put together at 5 minute video. http://www.youtube.com/ckonopa

Thanks for the idea!

By: dr

dr — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:44:01 +0000

you ditched your pup! Something tells me that dog knows that line as well as you…

By: Hart

Hart — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:45:04 +0000

i’ve been thinking about a helmet cam myself andrew. although not a confidence builder that the vio is the best option for quality. i used one to video meltzer as he started the appalachian assault on mount katahdin. right after that shot i put it away and took out my point and shoot digital. the quality degradation was worth it for the ease of use. as you mention the tubular vio is just tough to keep righted.

By: Jared

Jared — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:35:13 +0000

Dude, the dog were eating your Moab dust! Skiing in that dusty snow sure had a strange texture…

By: Polly

Polly — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:19:55 +0000

Wooh, I’ve never skied backwards before! Where were the dogs? I didn’t see their tracks.

By: dongshow

dongshow — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:37:00 +0000

I completely agree on the mounting comments, that seems to be most of the trick of using these things. Trying to share one between 5-6 people, constantly remounting with zip ties leads to hours of horrible footage. But it’s super fun playing with the thing through out the winter.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:03:15 +0000

You may claim to be “Old Skool”, but after watching the video it’s clear that you’re really just one of those young punks who can’t even put a hat on facing the right way…