This shouldn’t be too difficult, but I sympathise with those wanting to use it for the first time straight after setting it up. GoPros are waterproof, but they still need a casing for extra protection. The problem with this is that when in water, these casings tend to fog because of condensation, making the videos blurry in the process. To keep your footage’s color crisp and clear, we recommend using anti-fog inserts. GoPro Settings This newest model features buttery smooth stabilization, 5.3K video resolution, and 27MP still photos. For adhesive based surfboard mounts, it may be possible to take off the mount by applying heat from a hairdryer. For screw based mounts, you just have to loosen the screw and take it off.

The ‘Recommended by GoPro’ method– Best possible way to attach your GoPro to your surfboard mount but is dependent on the GoPro model and/or GoPro case you have. When you’re riding the wave shooting toward the beach, rather than holding your arm stretched out in front of you, bring the camera in and press it against your chin. 10. Use a waterproof housingIn this next section, use my easy follow along guide with step-by-step GoPro surfboard mount instructions. Everything you need to know about how to attach your GoPro surfboard mount is here: A couple of issues with this mount are that you’ll get a lot of movement in your footage because of how much you move your head around while surfing. If you’re unfamiliar with the humble floaty, it’s basically a floatation device for your GoPro. If your GoPro were to come off your surfboard whilst amongst the waves, this thing would save it. Surfers can be an egoistic bunch. We like to watch and relive our best performances. We also like to boast about the biggest waves we’ve ever ridden to other surfers — and what better evidence is there other than a video you’ve captured yourself? If you choose to use a surfboard mount instead of a mouth mount, here are the best ones you can find online today.

You can mount a GoPro on a soft-top but this needs a special type of mount that does not come with your GoPro, as I’ll explain below. With GoPro prices ranging from USD 250 to a little over USD 400, there’s no way you would want to lose your camera in the sea. That’s why if you want to keep your GoPro safe and sound on the top of your surfboard, you might as well put your trust in the makers of GoPros itself. https://youtu.be/zsQK52vVtRY?t=286 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Can You Use A GoPro Surf Mount On A Foam Surfboard? (https://youtu.be/zsQK52vVtRY?t=286) If your camera is angled too high, you just might come home with footage of the sky and nothing else. If it’s angled too low, you could get footage of just water (or your feet on the board). 4.Ask a friend for help With both photo and video I use the following ProTune settings which I find work well in most situations. If the light isn’t great you can always push the ISO slightly higher, but don’t overdo it. You can also adjust the white balance manually if you’re shooting in specific lighting conditions too.

And you won’t be able to see when there are water drops on the lens, so use Rain-X or something to help keep those drops off.

The ‘Universal’ method– Not as good as the first method but can be achieved with any GoPro model or GoPro case.

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Another must for those worried about loosing their GoPros – this awesome arm band means even if you drop your mounting system you won’t loose anything! For those worried about loosing their GoPro in the lineup make sure you strap it into a GoPro floaty case and avoid it sinking to the bottom of the ocean in the event it comes off your board/pole/mounting system

Can be a pain to paddle with but you don’t have to worry about it too much when you’re out in the waves. However, many people have lots of questions about mounting a GoPro onto a surfboard, so I want to answer them in this clear guide. However, GoPro do recommend the 24 hour period for a reason and it’s all about that precious bonding time. The only reason I waited the 24 hours is because if I didn’t and my GoPro fell off, I’d feel like an idiot.

Removing the surfboard mount is an easier process as you will only need a hairdryer to apply heat. This will loosen the adhesive, making it easier to peel off the surfboard. When mounting a GoPro for surfing, there are several popular locations to choose from, each offering unique perspectives and capturing different aspects of your surfing experience. Here are some common mounting options for your GoPro while surfing: The best place to mount your GoPro is at the front, facing you, although a mouth-mount is also good. This should be 4-8 inches from the nose of your surfboard for the best angle of you surfing.