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GoPro or Contour ?

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.Jacob
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http://youtu.be/GUEZCxBcM78
Nov 8 2011 8:23PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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gopro and not just cause i am paid to say that
Nov 8 2011 8:37PM
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vermontana
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gopro, much more versatile and can take more of a beating
Nov 8 2011 8:43PM
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Dr.Brown
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Both are really good.

But what made me get a GoPro was its versatility. There's not a single mount out there that can't accommodate any emplacement you would wish with the GoPro.
Nov 8 2011 9:10PM
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b.utters
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Contour + if you have the money.
Nov 8 2011 9:26PM
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7springsprod
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Gopro.
Nov 8 2011 9:29PM
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stickerman
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gopro
Nov 8 2011 9:57PM
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H-Slice
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go pro in my opinion contour looks better on the side of ur head and how its smaller but go pro is more waterproof and i just like it better
Nov 9 2011 1:32AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Contourr, love mine.
Nov 9 2011 7:32AM
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SenditSerg
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Got the gopro 2 and it's amazing!
Nov 9 2011 7:34AM
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Mt_Baker_Man
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if you use it on snow: Gopro

If you use it on water: Gopro

If you care about sound quality: Contour, but both suck.

Any other situation: Gopro
Nov 9 2011 12:45PM
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ozzy
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Nov 9 2011 1:16PM
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bertrenolds
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Gopro hero 2, contours suck because you can only mount them 1 way and the gopro has a way wider angle of view so you don't miss your shot. I am guessing the gopro also takes better video, I haven't wasted my money on the contour for a reason.
Nov 11 2011 7:58AM
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Ducky.
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Contour+
Nov 11 2011 1:12PM
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EmileF
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Well, it's hard to say but you can compare them..

GoPro has a way better versatillity, but a very crappy sound quality.. theGoPro is also pretty waterproof.
GoPro comes with the 2 wich is amazing.

About Contour, the problem is that you can only mount them one way and works not very good with water..

The quality: i dont know very much about this, i believe it doesnt really matter, they both film at 1080p i believe..

As Skier i would prefer GoPro..

Nov 11 2011 1:25PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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If you buy the universal mount for contour you can use it in many ways ie. pole mounts, grips, frames of bikes etc... they also sell an optional water proof case if you are that bothered,

But for snow it's absolutely fine, and for biking its awesome because it's quick to adjust to the lighting when you're biking in the forest.

Me personally i hate the bulkiness of the gopro, you don't even realise you're wearing the contour. and if you have the GPS you can see what your camera angle is on the iphone. which i think is pretty badass.
Nov 15 2011 3:52AM
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Gstrong
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gopros are too mainstream
Nov 15 2011 4:45AM
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Mt_Baker_Man
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said the hipster with the Thalls SFBs GoPro and Ipod.
Nov 15 2011 6:28AM
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DanThrax
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GoPro, no question.
Nov 15 2011 7:55AM
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Dwight_Schrute
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Nov 16 2011 6:17PM
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Lord.Quasimoto
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apples or oranges? ill take an orange please
Nov 16 2011 6:28PM
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Grant_J_Stacey
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I would recommend Gopro, especially since the new HD Hero 2 came out. Had the contour last season and I found turning it on and off to save battery life between runs to be a hassle, button is rubber and you have to hold it in and it doesnt always respond. The Gopro comes with the waterproof case and many mounts which you can screw to a pole etc. For the contour you have to pay more to get the case and better mounts. All in all I think you get way more bang for your buck with the Gopro.
Nov 16 2011 7:05PM
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Dr.Brown
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Oh and I really have to mention this:

GoPro customer service is incredible. I had a faulty quick release buckle that did not unclip. They sent me a new one free of charge and communication with them was absolutely fantastic. Great customer service all around.
Nov 17 2011 11:18AM
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EmileF
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Well done said ;) i didn't know that!
Nov 18 2011 11:59AM
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Kev-Hal
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Drift stealth
Nov 18 2011 6:14PM
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