====== Electronics ====== . {{:equipment:video:camera_mount.jpg?direct&450x413|camera_mount.jpg}} **Elevated Rear Camera Mount - Sweden DIY **photo from [[https://youtu.be/XPqNpmbLuQE|video]] ---- ===== Waterproof Containers ===== * [[http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/waterpoofcases/|Waterproof Cases For Electronics]] - 2019 Article from Men's Journal * [[https://www.kayakacademy.com/collections/dry-boxes/products/otter-box-dry-box?variant=1011996347|S3 Waterproof Boxes]] * [[https://www.pelican.com/us/en/products/cases|Pelican Cases]] * [[:mobile_phones#cases|Phone Cases]] * … ---- ===== GPS ===== [[:gps|GPS Phone Apps, Sports Watches, Coaching Devices]] ---- ===== Race/Training Analytics ===== ==== Apps/Hardware ==== * See Mobile Phone [[:mobile_phones#training|tracking apps]] * See [[:races:race_results#result_recording_and_tracking_systems|Full Scale Commercial Apps]] and hardware for Race Tracking and Recording * **Fitness Trackers** * **Whoop - ** [[https://chrishipgrave.com/2020/05/16/review-whoop-3-0/|Chris Hipgrave Review 5/16/2020]] * … ---- ===== Communication Devices ===== [[https://youtu.be/fM0mTJmK_yk?t=15|Dawid Mocke - Why he carries signaling devices]] ==== On Water Communication ==== * See also [[:stories:safe_happy_water#on_water_hands_use_position|Freeing Your Hands to Use Signaling Devices]] * [[https://bbtalkin.co.nz/product-category/headsets/|BBtalkin New Zealand]] * [[https://www.amazon.com/Retevis-Walkie-Talkies-Acoustic-Earpiece/dp/B01MA1YK26/ref=sr_1_17?crid=YYAY1RMHMSYP&keywords=retevis+rt622&qid=1663846860&sprefix=retevis+rt622,aps,194&sr=8-17&th=1|Retevis RT22]] very inexpensive with good sound quality. Not waterproof but works very well with [[https://surflogic.com/shop/waterproof-bags-backpacks/waterproof-phone-case-blue/|Surflogic's waterproof phone case]] (this is what Boyan in Tarifa has been using on the water for his downwinding classes as of 2022) * If you get too much traffic locally on all of the 16 default channels that your walkie talkie uses, you may be able to reprogram the frequencies of your channels ([[https://www.retevis.com/blog/what-is-chirp-programming-|works with Retevis handhelds]]) using the open source program, [[https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home|Chirp]]. There have been some difficulties reported with some versions of Windows (but as far as we know they have workarounds). * [[https://rockytalkie.com/|Rocky Talkies ]] rated IP56 so has some splash protection but should be kept in a waterproof bag. Superior range and good battery life. [[https://youtu.be/LDy3mwgxt2k|video]] (you may want to skim past the drop tests) * **Newer Stuff** * [[https://www.murrays.com/product/bbtalkin-surf-hat-headset-waterproof-copy/|BBTalkin Surf Hat]] * **Milo ** [[https://www.okmilo.com|website]][[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/okmilo/milo-the-action-communicator|kickstarter]] (This campaign was started in 2021 and only in late 2022 supporters may be getting their devices. Wait until you see reviews to decide about putting any money up for this - we will post a review once someone actually has the production model and can test it) * **Update **indications from [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1336755917143269|Milo User's Group]] (facebook) as of early 2024 the usable range on water still seems to be limited to about 300 meters * * See also [[:nonverbal-communication|non-verbal communication]] * … ==== Rescue/Emergency Signals ==== * [[:emergency_signal_devices|VHF Radios, Locator Beacons]] * [[:mobile_phones|]] * … ---- ===== Recording Video ===== ---- This is a topic that can fill a website by itself and there is plenty of information available on websites to help choosing between cameras. Some of the important features to consider are: degree of waterproofing, image quality and stabilization, battery life, ease of use, (remote, voice control and how much such features affect battery consumption), GPS and other telemetry (GoPro 11 has GPS, GoPro 12 does not - will this continue going forward?), quality and variety of camera mounts for boats and other planned uses ==== Video Action Cameras ==== There are a ton of hands-on reviews and how-to videos on youtube - doing research there is not a bad idea. In our opinion one of the better channels for up-to-date comparisons of video action cameras is [[https://www.youtube.com/@MountMediaChannel|MountMedia]] where you can find tutorials in addition to reviews. ==== Worn/Mounted Cameras ==== See [[:electronics#mounts|Camera Mounts below]] **Sample reviews:** * [[https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/g36607102/action-cameras/|2021 Popular Mechanics Review]] * [[https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-action-cameras,review-3046.html|2021 Tom's Hardware Review]] * [[https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-action-cameras|2022 Digital Camera World Review]] * [[https://www.techradar.com/news/best-action-camera|2022 Tech Radar Review]] * **GoPros** * [[https://youtu.be/jqeLLbrJLtI|Hero 10 vs Hero 9]] * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJvZdp5yJTw|2023 MountMedia Comparison of Insta360 Go 2, Go 3, and GoPro Hero 11]] * [[https://youtu.be/-noxDEJBXeI|2023 Common GoPro Misconceptions]] * [[https://youtu.be/mFXICybKsHo|2023 MountMedia GoPro Hero12 vs DJI Action 4 vs Hero 11]] * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RebPvBIJNI|2024 Insta360 GO 3S vs GoPro Hero 12 vs DJI Action A4]] * **Insta360 Go 3** * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQdz8l434GY|Tutorial & Best Features]] * **Insta360 X4** * [[https://youtu.be/jxjqmnBdxkQ|2024 Mounts and Accessories]] * [[https://youtu.be/Zm__5257J1M|Launching an X4 with Air Canon]] * **Waterproof?** * [[https://youtu.be/nUuYEotA3y4|2022 Review (youtube)]] ==== Fixed Tracking Cameras ==== * [[https://soloshot.com/collections/soloshot3-plus|SOLOSHOT]] automated tracking and recording up to 2000 ft (as of 2023) from camera to worn tracking tag (Sample [[https://youtu.be/HK_eeO1LfwE|Lake Huron foil surfing video]]) * … ---- ==== Drones ==== * [[https://oscarliang.com/|Oscar Liang]] Gearhead site for drone equipment and filming with a drone * … ---- ==== Editing ==== * [[:editing_video_discussion_11_20_2020|Editing Video Discussion 11/20/2020]] * **Gauges/Telemetry** * **GPS** * If you want GPS speed display you have to see whether the camera in question has built in GPS - usually if so and it is turned on, GPS data will be stored within video files and will be the easiest to implement gauges for. Cameras without GPS will have to have video files sync'ed with the GPS data from another device that records GPS while your video is being recorded. Research how this is done and whether users report any particular difficulties in using the GPS data from a secondary device (phone, GPS watch, GPS remote,…). We don't have experience with using secondary devices for GPS but we will add information here when we find it or get more experience ourselves. * **GoPro models with GPS built in** * HERO13 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO10 Black, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7 Black, HERO7 Silver, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, Max and Fusion. * **Pairing Cameras without GPS to GPS devices** * [[https://youtu.be/paQm2rJC_X4|Pairing GoPro Hero 12 Options]] * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVada3iH1L8|Pairing the Inst360 X4]] * [[:gopro_gauges|Comments on Adding GoPro Gauges 11/1/2020]] * **Telemetry Software** * [[https://goprotelemetryextractor.com/gopro-gps-telemetry-extract|Telemetry Extractor]] * [[https://goprotelemetryextractor.com/gopro-insta-dji-garmin-gpx#solution|Telemetry Overlay]] the editors of the wiki have been very happy using this software in conjunction with their GoPro videos. One minor caveat - at least in Windows - Telemetry Overlay creates large video cache files for performance and does not delete them. So you can take up a lot of disk space when you have generated a lot of videos with Overlay. You may want to go into settings and completely delete all of the cache files as you need from time to time. * **Correction** * **GoPro ReelSteady ** * **ReelSteady Stabilization Tool with Real Time Playback:** Apply Emmy® Award-Winning stabilization to create the smoothest, silkiest footage ever with the ability to view the full-quality stabilized shot as soon as your video loads; ReelSteady is now compatible with most shooting modes, including HyperSmooth * **Lens Correction:** Remove wide-angle lens curvature using ReelSteady Stabilization to polish and perfect videos * **Reframe:** Transform 360 MAX content into cinematic videos and immersive photos with the click of a keyframe using the popular Reframe tool * **Music** * When you have become a youtube star and you want to get money from your videos, want to see musicians paid for their effort, but not taking everything from your videos… * [[https://lickd.co/|Likd]] * [[https://www.epidemicsound.com/|Epidemic Sound]] * [[https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/genres/latin/?utm_source=youtube_music&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtubeepidemiclatin|Latin]] * … * **Youtube Video Settings ** (incomplete, we will be adding more to this) * **Made for K****ids **If you choose this setting for a video that you post,this creates a number of viewing limitations. Viewers will not be able to comment or ask questions. They won't even be able to save such a video to a playlist such as "Watch Later". We believe that the vast majority of downwinding videos gain nothing from being set as "made for kids". * … ---- ==== Training Videos ==== * **Video recording for training** - probably most effective when used in conjunction with a [[:coaches|skilled coach]] who can accurately analyze your technique (often used when athletes have coaches who don't live nearby) * **Stroke technique** * **Catching waves** * … ---- ==== Mounts ==== There are a large variety of mounts available both from action camera brands (e.g. [[https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/camera-mounts|GoPro Mount page]]) and from 3rd party mount manufacturers. We will only try to cover some of the types of mounts that seem more popular or clearly applicable to capturing downwinder action. That of course does not mean that you can't find some ingenious way to use other styles of mounts to capture paddlng action. * **Head Mounts ** there are various mounts that can be stuck to the tops of helmets or that have straps that go around your head or helmet. * One issue with head mounts is reliably getting the camera angle you want for recording. This can be the up and down angle and with straps it can also be a question of having the camera flat from side to side and not tilted. * **GoPro style mounts** * Fixes for up/down angle issue * [[https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/latch-mount-magnetic-hero13/AEMAG-001.html|GoPro Magnetic Mount]] only works starting with model 13 * [[https://www.fidlock.us/products/pinclip-action-cam-mount?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=fec7cac42&pr_rec_pid=7443688325297&pr_ref_pid=7681182761137&pr_seq=uniform|Fidlock Pinclip Action Camera Mount]] (comes with one extra base clip) * [[https://www.fidlock.us/products/pinclip-action-cam-mount-connector|Extra Base Clips]] * **Helmet Mounts** * [[https://chinmounts.com/|Chin Mounts]] flexible mounts good for helmets * **Suction Mounts** * [[https://www.seasucker.com/products/camera-mount-4-5-seasucker|Sea Sucker]] * [[https://www.rei.com/product/867202/gopro-suction-cup-base-mount|Go Pro Suction Mount]] * **High Elevation Mounts** * High elevation mounts have a significant tendency to sway. When you are filming downwinders/rougher conditions you may want to use such mounts with more recent vintage video cameras which have superior stabilization. * **Jackson Kayaks** [[https://store.jacksonadventures.com/levator/|Levator Mount]] * [[https://store.insta360.com/product/Extended_Edition_Selfie_Stick|Extended Selfie Stick]] * [[https://www.railblaza.com/product-category/electronic-mounts/camera-mounts/|RailBlaza Mounts]] (they have a stick-on base to connect these to your ski) [[https://youtu.be/1AbagHy6uDI|demo video]] RailBlaza Mounts include an adhesive pad that is quite strong. You may want to put down a couple of layers of wide pipe tape or equivalent if you anticipate wanting to remove a RailBlaza or install it on a different boat. Otherwise removal may remove gel coat or paint also. * **Kai Wa'a **- We have seen their Arc surfskis with 2 threaded holes (we believe camera mount size) on both their front and back decks. (We are told that these holes are used to hold/position skis during manufacturing so maybe they come on all Vega surfskis?) Conceivably you could bolt down a Railblaza Mount front and/or back with these holes. {{:equipment:video:kaiwaa_deckholes.jpg?direct&250x332|kaiwaa_deckholes.jpg}} **Kai Wa'a Rear Deck Holes ~= 1" apart (front deck holes ~= 2" apart)** * **DIY** * **More Permanent Bases** * **Sweden ** [[https://youtu.be/XPqNpmbLuQE?t=98|high deck mount video - attached to NK]] (not instructional, just a view) * **4 GoPro mounts systems **such as used by **Alex Tzannes** below (and we believe **Zach Handler** in the US mid-west has a similar setup) are well adhered to their decks, but don't add a lot of weight * **More Easily Removed? ** (taped on) * **Darryl Khng (DAZ) ** [[https://youtu.be/2Z8D2Bhwwz0|high deck mount video]] * **Rob Mousley ** [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1664/camera-mast-project.html|(surfski.info) high deck mount detailed description with photos]] * **Tim Traynor ** [[https://youtu.be/J4UYV1WW7GQ?t=106|front and rear high deck mounts video]] * **Repair** * [[https://youtu.be/EqwallZ9rJE|Repairing GoPro Gooseneck Mount Base]] * … {{:equipment:video:diycam_mount.jpg?direct&370x551|diycam_mount.jpg}} DIY elevated mount made from [[https://www.vivehealth.com/collections/mobility-aids/products/carbon-fiber-quad-cane|Vive carbon walker]] (4 GoPro mounts on surfski deck) - Alex Tzannes - Sydney, NSW, Australia ---- . {{:equipment:video:diycam_mount2.jpg?direct&400x388|diycam_mount2.jpg}} Another DIY mount (that's a lot of tape - can't see it all, but we assume it is all glued PVC with the camera attachment on top)- photo from/of Alex Hunter (Hong Kong) [[https://youtu.be/g0GMFE0pJlg|video]] ---- ===== On Water Training Aids ===== Devices/Methods that can be used for training in addition to GPS enabled devices and Video * [[:training_logs_3_06_2019|Training Logs]] ==== Heart Rate Monitors ==== * [[:hr_monitor_discussion_2018|HR Monitor discussion 2018]] * [[:garmin_etc_11_15_2019|Discussion of Garmin, Heart Monitor, Sports Gizmos 11/15/2019]] * [[http://kayakracer.blogspot.com/2008/12/training-concept-6-hr-monitor.html|Bruce von Borstel - Using a Heart Monitor]] ==== Cadence Meters ==== these are "metronomes" for stroke rate. They may signal rate visually, and/or with audio, and/or with vibration. * [[https://www.soundbrenner.com/pulse|Soundbrenner Pulse]] not waterproof so really only appropriate for flatwater practice ==== Paddle Sensors ==== sense stroke rate and distance - possibly used in conjunction with a phone app. * [[https://www.vaakacadence.com/|Vaaka Cadence]] **Michele Eray** on the **Vaaka**: "I use cadence as the main metric when setting up sessions, as well as any analysis afterward.Leading into the Rio Olympics, it was a game changer as we were based in a windy venue that had a lot of current, rendering speed useless. I really wish we had the Vaaka in the build up to Beijing and London (the Vaaka was developed for the Kiwi's leading into London and was only available to the public once the London Olympics were over). Vaaka has created an app on Garmin that gives distance per stroke in real time, and of course has the analysis software if you want to do a deep dive afterward. The hassle I have found with some of my athletes using other apps built into their devices is that they are inaccurate on double blades or boats that are smoother (kayak vs canoe) and the data is also quite fuzzy and hard to analyse post session. The Vaaka is also simple and robust, and lives on your paddle so you don't have to remember anything!" * [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074SJ16Y1/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KV5S8GJSENXRD4PB8BPF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1|XOSS Bike Cadence Sensor]] some paddlers have reported that this inexpensive bike sensor works well for paddle cadence. Plus it has the benefit of being quite inexpensive. The report is that not all bike sensors will work on a paddle, but that this one does. It either needs to be used with a compatible phone app (reportedly some like Wahoo work and others don't) that will connect to it or a GPS device that supports external sensors. * **Motionize** (the Motionize website may have security problems but you can find it for sale on secure websites) * **Motionize Paddle Edge **- [[https://expeditionkayaks.blogspot.com/2016/07/review-motionize-paddle-edge.html|coaching software]] * [[https://paddling.com/gear/motionize-paddle-sensor/#reviews|Paddler.com reviews]] * [[https://thepaddlermag.com/2016/11/21/motionize-review/|The Paddler ezine review]] * [[https://chrishipgrave.com/2016/05/27/motionize-revolutionary-paddling-technology/|Chris Hipgrave Review 5/27/2016]] ==== Power Meters ==== * [[https://onegiantleap.company.site/|Kayak Power Meter]] One Giant Leap, New Zealand * [[https://thepaddlemate.com/|PaddleMate]] * … ==== Other Ways to Display Real Time Data ==== * [[https://engoeyewear.com/products/engo-2|Engo Sunglasses/Data Display]] data display on glasses lenses, pair glasses with sports watch, device, or phone app * … ---- ===== Cross Training ===== * [[https://store.simplifaster.com/|Training Aids & Electronic Gear]] * … ---- ===== Playing Music ===== * [[:playing_music_2017|Discussion 2017]] * … ---- ===== Outlets ===== * [[https://www.clevertraining.com/|Clever Training]] check for sales \\ From //**The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle** // **Boris**: "Is more genius then usual! Do I control it by linking to it with some plug in my cerebral cortex?" **Fearless Leader**: "Uh yeah we were going to do that but… we had some budget cuts." \\