GLuvsMtb Posted April 22, 2014 Share Seems like the majority of the people say it is a waste. I have to say when you see some of the DH runs on go pro when they are in the shade you can not make out is they are on the rocks, in the trees it is just very dark. Saw some footage from PMB.It is indicative to cycling or any outdoor activity. If you have a poll on how many cyclists that entered for the Argus cycled more than twice a week I suspect that you will get between 20% and 30% responding in the affirmative. Same with kite surfing, paddle boarding or any other outdoor activity. Some are prone to buy toys and let it gather dust while others get full value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichops Posted April 22, 2014 Share Every time I pass Cape Union Mart I stare for 10 minutes at the Go Pro video in the store. Every time I am keen to buy one, but then I look at the price, I look down slowly and turn around and walk away. I want to know if it is worth to buy and mount it to your bike?Had a Go-Pro now for almost 2 years - only used it about 5 times when I got it - doubt if I will use it again So in answer to your question - NO it's not worth it - just continue to marvel at the big screen shots at the stores selling them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted April 22, 2014 Share This thread is gonna end up in a cyclelab-type prescription. Want a GoPro?Only get one if you meet the following criteria: Have a high-spec computerHave time on your handsRide kickass downhillYour name is: Brian LopesTake part in any UCI eventLive in Whistler Bike Park or any other part of BC DO Not Get a GoPro if you do Any of the Following: Ride District dirt roadsDo not have time/know-how of editingRide roadPush you bike uphill Edited April 22, 2014 by RocknRolla AndrewF, CMK and The MTBer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite Posted April 22, 2014 Share Just used my GoPro Hero 2 today on the trails, chilling after the ride and watching the awesome single track sections... don't think I even realize until I watch them just how much it makes me want to go out and ride tomorrow love it haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWolf Posted April 22, 2014 Share I guess you will get a bunch of opinions. I love my Gopro 3 black. I always take it with me when I get on my bike because you never know what you can catch. Having the record video and take pictures at the same time makes is great. Having a look at a ride when I am done always makes me want to get out there and do it again! You must remember that it is what you make of it, for me putting my gopro on is like clipping my garmin on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted April 22, 2014 Share This thread is gonna end up in a cyclelab-type prescription. Want a GoPro?Only get one if you meet the following criteria: Have a high-spec computerHave time on your handsRide kickass downhillYour name is: Brian LopesTake part in any UCI eventLive in Whistler Bike Park or any other part of BC DO Not Get a GoPro if you do Any of the Following: Ride District dirt roadsDo not have time/know-how of editingRide roadPush you bike uphill I was thinking of getting one for safety - for instance a motorist behaving badly etc. Do you think its worth to get one for that function, record over every rides footage and only edit it when you need to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted April 22, 2014 Share I was thinking of getting one for safety - for instance a motorist behaving badly etc. Do you think its worth to get one for that function, record over every rides footage and only edit it when you need to? I got a smaller one that clips over your ear for that purpose: a looxcie. But what I have found is that everytime I wear it and have it on, people drive nicely. My intention was to put clips of the madness up on YouTube, but lately due to having lost count of the Near Death Encounters I have had on my bike on the road here, I feel much safer in a metal cage, especially one with a bull bar., and don't commute on my bike that often. G e r h a r d Odendaal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted April 22, 2014 Share I was thinking of getting one for safety - for instance a motorist behaving badly etc. Do you think its worth to get one for that function, record over every rides footage and only edit it when you need to? Sadly...that's what mine does. My wife thought it would be a good birthday pressie.Every now and then i'll screen grab a pic to send to my mates. G e r h a r d Odendaal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted April 22, 2014 Share I got a smaller one that clips over your ear for that purpose: a looxcie. But what I have found is that everytime I wear it and have it on, people drive nicely. My intention was to put clips of the madness up on YouTube, but lately due to having lost count of the Near Death Encounters I have had on my bike on the road here, I feel much safer in a metal cage, especially one with a bull bar., and don't commute on my bike that often. I had 3 last week.....feeling a bit shell shocked and actually damn scared to go out currently. You get really scared when they come fast and really close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted April 22, 2014 Share Thanks will look into the looxcie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted April 22, 2014 Share That is actually not a bad idea. But like you said, the days you wear it everyone is acting super 'soet'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy69 Posted April 22, 2014 Share I put all my DriftHD stuff together for a pic, placed it in the classifieds yesterday. Thought I better see that there aren't any of my own vids still on the memory card but low and behold it didn't want to switch on! Works well when plugged into a USB port but seems the battery has decided to retire ... Just an indication of how seldom I used it :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rata Del Spruit Posted April 22, 2014 Share A lot of people here say they don't use their GoPros anymore so… if you're looking to offload them, put them up here for a sweet price. You can get two new sets of tyres for the piece of equipment lying in your cupboard rapidly getting multiple generations older. Just saying. The MTBer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted April 22, 2014 Share Had GoPros for a while now and enjoy trying new mounts and angles.....it does become a bit tedious if you don't experiment....I ride with one most times and have lots of footage that's the same but every now and then, you get a gem!! And that's why I still use one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JCXk2qkRJI&feature=youtu.beOff topic: Full face, gloves and elbow pads all worked as advertised! Next purchase: Shoulder pads! Edited April 22, 2014 by capediver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted April 22, 2014 Share One of the funnest runs in SA (in my opinion) shared via GoPro: RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted April 23, 2014 Share One of the funnest runs in SA (in my opinion) shared via GoPro: Please stop it now! We got a handful of runs two weeks ago but it wasn't enough. Just love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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