Borrowing video cam with tripod for West OZ trip

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

"I like turtles!"

OK, now that we got that outta the way, I'll be heading to West Australia for a month on Feb 4th for some (hopefully epic) wave riding. I'm meeting Gabe there and we would like to shoot some video of Gnaraloo and Margaret River (maybe other spots too). If we get this footage it'll be good for showcasing the waves that they get over there and hopefully you'll see some fun riding too. If anyone has a video camera with a tripod that's fairly compact that they don't mind loaning out until March 10th that's be awesome. I'll obviously hook you up with a case or two of your favorite beer and take good care of the camcorder.

Thanks in advance. Hope you guys get some killer snowkiting while I'm gone.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

Iv'e been pretty envious of your trips for the winter

and as you know if no pics it dint happen Very Happy

but I have no camera

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot

"It's a cream dream"--TD. Wow, no camera to lend out. . .just good wishes for safe travels to and on all those waves your going to get. Can't wait to see the footage. Very Happy

Bettyboarder · Mon Feb 02, 09 10:19 am

Gene maybe you should get one of these

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-11907.html

Only $350 and dont have to worry about breaking someone eles camera.

forrest · Mon Feb 02, 09 10:20 am

Gene, you can borrow my setup if you want.

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Feb 02, 09 10:26 am

gene, hit me up. I also have a miniDV tape based camera you can use. No big deal if you break it either. I've got polarizing and sunset filters and all that other happy crap for it.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Thanks for the tips guys. The $350 camera could be a backup option, but I'm trying to keep trip costs down (as much as that's possible).

By the way, I'm glad I got scuba certified on Maui. Hopefully I'll sneak away from kiting for a few dives on the Ningaloo reef which is supposed to be really badass. Have already seen lots of Morey eels, white tip sharks, turtle cleaning station, etc. on Maui so curious to see what lives in the Australian ocean. If you're ever looking to get open water certified check "Maui Diving" (type it in right cuz there's lots of similar names) for the best deal around and it only takes 3 days, which includes 6 dives. Pretty minimal time commitment and fun. Better than any other programs I've seen listed in Oregon, Hawaii, and other places.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Dear Gene:

You suck!

-Phil

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 538 Posts Oregon Addicted

Gene,

I moved down here 2 months ago to Brisbane on the East Coast from PDX. There are heaps of places to ride. If you guys are passing through let me know and I will show you around. Im in melbourne right now for a couple weeks helping another office out with work.

I have kited the 5 out of the last 6 days, its a wind machine here.

You will love WA from what i hear.

cheers,

ryan

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 538 Posts Oregon Addicted

Gene,

I moved down here 2 months ago to Brisbane on the East Coast from PDX. There are heaps of places to ride. If you guys are passing through let me know and I will show you around. Im in melbourne right now for a couple weeks helping another office out with work.

I have kited the 5 out of the last 6 days, its a wind machine here.

You will love WA from what i hear.

cheers,

ryan

Geno · Since 07 Apr 2006 64 Posts

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Have an awesome trip - get Gabe to post up some pics and a trip report - and yes we do really hate you!

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Haha, thanks for the kind words and camera offers everyone. I might go with Forrest's setup if Stringer picked his cam up today. Otherwise I'll catch up with you on Tues Brian.

Ryan, glad you're getting the goods. Unfortunately, this trip is too short to hit up both coasts, but I'll definitely try to make it back there again some time.

I don't know if Gabe has any footage, but he says Gnaraloo has been amazing with head high to double overhead waves with perfectly smackable lips. Supposedly he's been getting 6 lip smacks going down the line on many waves. I'll try to post something when I get down there.

Chooch · Tue Feb 03, 09 4:18 pm

If you want to bring another camera along Gene I have a complete setup that rigs to your center strut. It holds my waterproof camera that can be set to shoot interval shots or video. I'll bring it to the winter party and you can check it out. Cool

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Chooch · Tue Feb 03, 09 4:58 pm

Let me know...I go over the 205 around 3:30 in the afternoon...I could alway meet you by the airport

Matt E. · Since 22 May 2008 318 Posts West Coast Sales Rep Obsessed

Just get an HV30 for $500, its small and the picture is pretty nice. Just got mine and cant wait to film kiting this summer! http://www.vimeo.com/3047616