Go Pro 2 MonoPod Recommendation (for Bonaire?)

[tah81]

Hi All,
Looking for any recommendations (goods and bads) on an extendable handle for my GP 2HD with an LCD backpack. Considering the three choices below. ALSO, I'm going to Bonaire in April and have heard they don't allow exendable mounts in Bonaire. Can anyone confirm that? Thanks. Tom.

• Quik Pod - Monopod
• XShot 2.0
• Mako Shark Extend-A-Pole

 

[fbk]

Had the Quikpod, sent it back after one dive. The locking nut stripped inside its recess so it just spun around and couldn't be tightened. Just a poor quality product overall IMO, made of thin steel like a car antenna that also was really hard to extend. The other 2 look identical but I am only guessing. Personally if you want a pole you can make one for very little cost, or look at the UK Pro Pole (one piece aluminium, not extendable)

 

[scubafied]

These....Shop All GoPro Mounts & Accessories Reach and Evo

 

[toozler]

Hi All,
ALSO, I'm going to Bonaire in April and have heard they don't allow exendable mounts in Bonaire. Can anyone confirm that?

Why would that be?

 

[tah81]

Overly protective of their reef.

 

[toozler]

I'm sure new, student, or "discover scuba" divers can do more harm than an extendable pole, the difference is that the last brings no money

 

[Heatheroe]

I don't think they are prohibited but we had a local come up to us and tell us they are not allowed. We were just snorkeling too. They are overly protective but I don't think it's a bad thing as long as you understand that aspect of the islanders. We just continued on with our day and used them anyway.

 

[txdano]

I heard a report that someone confused one with a speargun. I don't see anything in the marine park rules banning them:
STINAPA - Bonaire National Marine Park

 

[lusidraven]

CARTEL ON-LINE BOARD & GEAR SHOP ? Cartel Pro Pistol (TM)

I have this and it is great. Took it to Hawaii and had no problems diving day or night. It was also great for hiking. Love the leash!

 

[khurley]

I heard a report that someone confused one with a speargun. I don't see anything in the marine park rules banning them:
STINAPA - Bonaire National Marine Park

The idea is that they don't want anything that makes it easy to touch (and thus damage) the reef. This is why gloves are banned in Bonaire.