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How to Install a Turned On into a Plastic Helmet

Posted by Mark Kirschenbaum on

Below is the recommended method for plastic helmet such as the Cookie G3, Phantom X, or K.I.S.S. We like this method since it allows for quick removal if you are jumping into the wind tunnel. To remove the GoPro / Turned On Combo, it's as easy as pulling out the top pad, and sliding the cable through the hole. It literally takes less than 30 seconds.  To Install Mark directly below the cable's exit on the helmet. Using a nail or a punch, create...

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GoPro HERO4 Session for Skydiving

Posted by Mark Kirschenbaum on

my image (Photo from GoPro Bomb Squad Like them!) Good With its 1.5" cube form-factor and 50% smaller it's great for skydivers worried about snag hazards. The new mounts and one button recording make it a good camera for the weekend warrior. Waterproof without an additional case is great for water based sports.   Sleek wrist mount is perfect for Tandem Instructors using hand-cam. Bad The $399 price tag is expensive for its feature set (8MP stills / 1080@60fps - 25Mbps bitrate / Based...

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Setting up the GOPRO HD HERO3 Black for Skydiving

Posted by Mark Kirschenbaum on

my image The number one question I get now-a-days is, "Trunk, what mode should I set my Gopro 3 in for skydiving?" The purpose of this article is to shed some light on this question and help you figure out what is the best mode for your circumstances. I will also link some great articles for those who wish to learn more. Finally, the biggest issues with this camera will be combated and hopefully give you a better understanding of what to...

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