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Ok so here dose not have a GOPRO?

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gawd
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This season is kind of out of hand with the amount of go pros out on the slopes. While going up the lift i think i saw 10-15 people, must in the same group wearing go pros on their heads. how long do you think this trend will last?

Jan 1 2011 1:07PM
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Steeze_Minister
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I have had so many interesting conversations with people on chairlifts who question whats on my head
Jan 1 2011 11:05PM
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Promotype
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You know he probably had to sign a non-disclosure agreement right? I work for the television industry myself and every program format is kept strictly confidential before launch..  fines run up in the 100.000s, and you just told us a large part of the format lol
Jan 2 2011 12:55AM
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rudager
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He hasn't signed anything. It's just an idea he wants to do. He's not a producer or anything. He's a technical cable chief. One of those jobs you never think of, but damn, they pay good. We just have connections and we're all dreaming. I myself, am taking Broadcast Engineering right now at SAIT in Calgary.
Jan 2 2011 1:00AM
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skithesprings
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it seems there are two types of people with gopros at my mountain.

1: those who use it in addition to a high quality camera to add additional angles to a shot and film POV in the park.

2: 12 year olds filming themselves via helmet mount while they wedge their way down green runs.

it must be really exciting to watch the film from scenario #2
Jan 2 2011 1:02AM
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SkiGoldPeak
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This has got to be the dumbest fucking thread I`ve ever seen. Exactly what are you getting at?
Jan 2 2011 1:26AM
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thisisastickup
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I bought a gopro shortly before christmas, and it's the best 250 bucks I've ever spent.

Am I good? Not that good. Does it matter? No, it doesn't. It's a fucking awesome camera, so what if a few gapers have them?

Jan 2 2011 1:35AM
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eddy9
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Jan 2 2011 2:11PM
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POWDER.RANGER
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^^heres your answer
Jan 2 2011 3:50PM
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BPSuydam
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im not a big fan of the go pros. they work well when the weather is good, but screw night skiing or cloudy weather with those bastards. they are like specialty shot cameras, i mean yeah you can incorporate it into an edit, but i think edits shot entirely with go pros get a litttle boring....
Jan 2 2011 6:27PM
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tripnip
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i noticed that too i have seen alot of gapers with go pros which is weird i even saw a like 70 year old man with one
Jan 2 2011 6:31PM
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Tablespoon
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There is this snowboarder who films alot of nightskiing with a GoPro. Footage ends up just fine in areas that have a bit of light to them. I dont know if you can see the footage, since it is in a group on facebook, but here is a link to some short clips:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150371627295145&oid=10070690765&comments
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150372347535145&oid=10070690765
Jan 2 2011 6:36PM
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skibeest
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I have one but they have become very popular around the mountains. There are so many different mounts for it and it's the lightest camera. The best $200 you will ever spend. It's shock resistant and able to withstand the toughest falls. It's also waterproof to like 100 feet or something- I just took it in the pool with me and the shot is so clear! If your looking to make the sickest edits, the GoPro is by far the best.

Feb 10 2011 11:09PM
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JumboBum
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Is it still alright if I carry my Panasonic point and shoot camera on top of my head? I can't afford a go-pro.
Feb 10 2011 11:30PM
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rudager
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I wouldn't be too sure of that. I don't see anything on it that makes it shock resistant. I've heard cases where people have dropped into onto concrete or something. And it's all bunged up.
Feb 10 2011 11:32PM
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TallTom
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Feb 11 2011 9:41AM
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TallTom
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Woo fail!
Feb 11 2011 9:41AM
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andrew95
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i think it will last for a very long time
but i do hate that people look at me like i have a human killing laser on my head
Feb 11 2011 10:26AM
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openmindportrait
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I have one and i love it follow cams are so easy and turn out so sick its literally just looking at someone and BAM you have a sick shot
Feb 11 2011 10:44AM
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nCrow
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i do not
Feb 11 2011 11:22AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i don't. i wish i did.
Feb 11 2011 11:25AM
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BrewskiJr
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Same. Not the greatest park skier but definitely would like to have one when I go out west and for snorkling in the summer
Feb 11 2011 12:14PM
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dewbs
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major influx like someone said above. but it's probably more because they see people like Tom Wallisch using one on the Dew Tour and "have to have one". Good marketing too, their commercials are dope
Feb 11 2011 12:23PM
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dewbs
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but then there are also the people who use them for the good video quality in such a compact size. easy to carry, mount, seems pretty durable, and waterproof housing. I wouldnt be surprised if we saw more and more each season
Feb 11 2011 12:25PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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thats another one, they're versatile. people on here need to just admit that go pro made a great product. sure some people will have issues but what are you gonna do?
Feb 11 2011 1:18PM
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dewbs
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boom
Feb 12 2011 12:08AM
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broto
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+ the LCD screen opens up a whole new window
Feb 12 2011 12:12AM
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Fitz.
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Dont have one yet, but its in the mail!
Feb 12 2011 10:51AM
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belden...
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I dont have one but have thought about getting one a bunch. I dont think my editing would good though so i just haven't pulled the trigger
Feb 12 2011 11:02AM
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DrZoidberg
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I don't but I'm trying to win one in the contest. It's a cool little camera, doesn't only have to be pov and I don't have an video cameras. And who cares who uses it. I'm not saying I don't poke fun at people riding off the lips of rails and such wearing go pros, but I'm not saying they shouldn't own one. They wanna film themselves. For them it's home movies or whatever, good memories.
Feb 12 2011 11:16AM
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