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Old 01-09-2014, 09:11 PM   #16
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

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have a request in with Marginatus for his shapeways gopro quickrelease -- he says he is awaiting interest so he can make a new order...
He make a great mask mount. I love mine.
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Old 01-13-2014, 12:37 PM   #17
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Hey daramos13 i'm not a home know. I can do that on the upcoming weekend.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:06 PM   #18
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

[quote=Paul Benson;1910766]Has anyone tried these gun mounts?


Paul, I bought one and I love it!

It is very similar to MAKO'S mount, which is also great.

I found I can use the mount on Wong hybrids and Riffe guns with rounded stocks.

It does require some modifications to work on all of them.

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Old 01-13-2014, 08:18 PM   #19
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

i did this homemade mount to my mask just drilled a hole and put a nut and a bolt and 2 washers between the gap in the mount part... be careful not to rill into the rubber part
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:19 PM   #20
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

Re which mount is best, I 'll throw my hood in with Jfjf.

You will want more than one application.

If one is in very clear water, the head mount works great with some disciple of head movements.

For lower vis conditions, it really helps to have the camera extended out such as on the gun. When reviewing your video, the difference is dramatic.

There is a quality made aluminum wand made by SeaLife. It extends out to about 6 feet and sells for $70.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:08 AM   #21
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

ive seen the mask mount using the gopro attachments but i like the one made by marginatus because it isnt scrwed rather "clipped" in so i can be detached quickly if needed....
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Old 01-14-2014, 03:00 PM   #22
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

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i did this homemade mount to my mask just drilled a hole and put a nut and a bolt and 2 washers between the gap in the mount part... be careful not to rill into the rubber part
What you doing with my mask????

Just kidding i thought you got mine in your hand ...looks exactly the same
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Old 11-23-2014, 04:10 PM   #23
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What you doing with my mask????

Just kidding i thought you got mine in your hand ...looks exactly the same
Hey luchini,
Do you have any pics or vids of your omer alien mask with the gopro mounted? THats the mask I have and my wife is getting me a gopro for christmas
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Old 11-23-2014, 09:33 PM   #24
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

I've used it both ways and I like the gun mount better. I use the mako mount and put it on the front. Like others have mentioned, it's kinda dictated by the situation. I usually dive alone or with a buddy in the same kelp bed so I'm not worried about having to film them and the front mounted camera gets me much better/stabler shots.
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Old 11-23-2014, 10:26 PM   #25
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

i use a gun mount made by another spearo its simple easy to make and would only cost a few dollars, it clamps onto the barrel anywhere. it can be taken off in 1 second to film mates and put back on just as quick. i used it on my last diving trip for a month and really liked it but i think i like the head mount more .. just need to slow myself down more
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Old 12-17-2014, 12:31 AM   #26
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i use a gun mount made by another spearo its simple easy to make and would only cost a few dollars, it clamps onto the barrel anywhere. it can be taken off in 1 second to film mates and put back on just as quick. i used it on my last diving trip for a month and really liked it but i think i like the head mount more .. just need to slow myself down more
looks cool . how does it mount? I dont see the attachment mechanism (couple of the pics wont "open")
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Old 01-14-2015, 10:36 AM   #27
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I googled gopro scuba mask and you can find aftermarket ones that work great. It cost me about $80 with shipping. Can't say a bad thing about it
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Old 03-27-2015, 08:36 PM   #28
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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

If you guys want to see something we came up with for a gun mount, let me know and I will post some pics of a gun mount we made to lower the camera to the "shaft" line. The mod is for an Ocean Rhino gun as that is what we all shoot around here.
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Old 04-15-2015, 05:29 PM   #29
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If you guys want to see something we came up with for a gun mount, let me know and I will post some pics of a gun mount we made to lower the camera to the "shaft" line. The mod is for an Ocean Rhino gun as that is what we all shoot around here.


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Re: Mask vs Gun Mount

You cant use a speargun in the Bahamas, so go with mask mount.
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