Search for the best extendable GoPro monopod may be over????

[g550driver]

I've been searching and searching for the best possible extendable monopod that would survive salt water, built sturdy and I think I may have found the best contender.. It has great specs... Look forward to trying it out!

Found the Quik Pod DSLR for $35.50 from an online retailer...(Quik Pod DSLR and Extreme are the same model - per the manufacturer)

Quik Pod Extreme - The Extendable Handheld Monopod for GoPro and Helmet Cams

 

[EVOIXMR]

I have the same quik-pod pole.
It works great.
Only had one problem with mine after about 10-15 dives with it.
There is a plastic knob that covers a metal nut and it tightens down the camera to the pole.
That plastic knob broke off and now you have to have a wrench to tighten or loosen the camera on the pole.
Other than that it works great, you'll like it alot.

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mako-spearguns/427040-mako-spearguns-extend-pole-mono-pod.html

Please take a look at our new solution as well.

 

[JesperS]

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mako-spearguns/427040-mako-spearguns-extend-pole-mono-pod.html

Please take a look at our new solution as well.

I did, and you convinced me. Ordered.

 

[cayal]

These seem awfully bulking to carry around, don't get in the way?

 

[dumpsterDiver]

These seem awfully bulking to carry around, don't get in the way?

I was using the extending pole in this video..It is not bulky at all... Skip to. one minute for a short clip of it being used..


[video=youtube;ZyH8KsRbqD8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyH8KsRbqD8&feature=share&list=UU1utDku8vJ RJYgBZImLyLJQ[/video]

 

[justinsthompson]

...Quik Pod DSLR and Extreme are the same model - per the manufacturer...

I'm not sure that this is true, the comparison chart here shows a difference between the DSLR and POV versions (the latter is waterproof):

http://www.quikpod.com/quikpod_comparison_chart.pdf

I have the DSLR and really love it, however, it is rusting out in the hardware. A stainless version of this would be much better for salt water activities.

---------- Post added April 18th, 2013 at 05:44 AM ----------

Also, the "REACH" from GoPole may give it a challenge. I love the transparent design.

GoPole REACH - GoPro® Telescoping Extension Pole by GoPole

---------- Post added April 18th, 2013 at 05:47 AM ----------

I was using the extending pole in this video..It is not bulky at all... Skip to. one minute for a short clip of it being used..


[video=youtube;ZyH8KsRbqD8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyH8KsRbqD8&feature=share&list=UU1utDku8vJ RJYgBZImLyLJQ[/video]

Looks great, did you fix a light to the monopod. I looks like the light is moving with the camera very well. If so, how did you fix it?

 

[Thook]

Great video! What springs is that?

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Sorry don't remember. I think the video is a compilation of one day's diving, but we hit several springs.

 

[Rachpreach]

Gorgeous video. You don't remember which springs you hit??