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Using gopro 3 w/o case

LukasSchroeder

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in a few recent ski/snowboard vids. I've seen people using the gopro 3 and "the frame" mount obviously w/o the case. I can understand this would be ok in -5 weather and sunny, but wb lower temps. And if you bail? Just wondering if the new gopro is snow proof w/o the case now, or the pro's are sponsored at dont care if they wreak the gopro. Thoughts? Opinions?

Feb 11 2013 9:33PM

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first_rodeo

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bump.... Curious if my new hero3 is water/snow/dirt/shock proof when it is out of case or with the non waterproof case

Feb 11 2013 9:59PM

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LukasSchroeder

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Def not water... But even if the gopro is light "snow proof" im wondering about how well the mount holds the gopro

Feb 11 2013 10:04PM

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Blake.P

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how do you know that they are using it without a case. i highly doubt they are doing that

Feb 11 2013 11:06PM

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Pikachu.

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I saw quite a few pros doing it at xgames.

Check it out on his helmet

Feb 11 2013 11:18PM

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Blake.P

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oh alright. i would guess that the video/sound quality is a little better, and these clips might be used for ads. probably only happens in park shoots where there is less chance of getting them wet/covered in snow

Feb 11 2013 11:21PM

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*ninja*

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and there are pros so they can get new ones for free.

Feb 11 2013 11:25PM

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LukasSchroeder

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Thats what i thought. Thanks for the pic pikachu. +k for you.

Feb 12 2013 12:49PM

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RideForFun74

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they dont give a fuck they're sponsored by gopro ...

Feb 12 2013 2:03PM

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.nasty

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better sound quality, if one breaks who cares they'll get a new one.

pretty simple really.

Feb 12 2013 3:13PM

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SloanKettering

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tons lighter, better sound, a little better video because no lens blocking it, and it also is not waterproof so it could break. If you fall its broken but they are pros so they dont fall alot wich means it most likely wont break. If it does they get one for free because they are sponsored. So unless you never fall or are sponsored its not worth the risk.

Feb 12 2013 5:40PM

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HumanGenius

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i just wouldn't risk it. they are sponsored so it doesn't matter to them, but to me it matters a lot. not worth losing $400 for slightly better sound and barely noticeable change in video quality

Feb 12 2013 5:43PM

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jack.ski

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dude that is sick

Feb 12 2013 6:02PM

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TK.

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Kill yourself

Feb 12 2013 6:29PM

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will_powder

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Abe K. said it was a weight thing.

Feb 12 2013 7:30PM

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LukasSchroeder

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the case shouldn't make it any lighter imo.

Mar 8 2013 6:49PM

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a_burger

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Cameras that are Gopro sized are a lot more snow resistant then people tend to think. It's not going to short out if it falls on some groomed snow, powder, or even spring snow as long as you pick it up in a few seconds.

I would be more concerned about it breaking if it falls though.

Mar 8 2013 6:55PM

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CrotchKiller

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what?

Mar 8 2013 6:55PM

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J-T

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Well, your opinion would be correct on this one, lol

Mar 10 2013 10:26PM

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SSteezle

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please tell me you're joking. either way i laughed wicked hard at that

Mar 10 2013 10:32PM

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snomaster

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I've been waiting for a light snowproof case, the current case is rated to something ridiculous like 50m underwater. Their mass produced case is made for surfing and diving, NOT skiing. Someday I'll bet that this need gets satisfaction.

Mar 10 2013 11:02PM

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