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Davy J
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Initially Posted - 11/20/2010 : 06:03:45

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU2km8Tr9gg

Kitecam? Anybody got one?
Check out this guys other videos, pretty cool.

Davy J

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watercayman
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 06:57:13

I want one too. Ever since I saw the following video - probably the best I've ever seen for kitecam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKGupz_9mGc

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Davy J
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 07:52:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I want one too. Ever since I saw the following video - probably the best I've ever seen for kitecam.
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My wife just watched that video with me. The response:
"Oh crap, how much is that gonna cost."

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 07:57:33

Nice idea but I think I'd rather put my money into somthing more practical, like the self steering vane in the second video. They probably cost the same and it's a much better solution to self steering than the electric auto pilot. Besides, how often do you need to see yourself sailing from overhead?

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jhinton
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 13:20:41

Practical? Maybe not. But oh so much fun to get some great shots!

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piseas
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 13:58:04

Where is the link to buy one? I am hoping they have a new model: SteadyCam KiteCamII. I am gonna go check Ebay.
Steve A
PS Nothing on Ebay. But since in the mood, here is another [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10WHVXIAJw"]look[/url] although I liked subject matter in first video, this one is more cinamatic.

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Davy J
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 15:14:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">PS Nothing on Ebay. But since in the mood, here is another look although I liked subject matter in first video, this one is more cinamatic.
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Awesome. Looks like it was filmed on the north side of the Skyway bridge (Saint Petersburg). But, it makes me wonder? What the hell do kite boarders do if the wind dies.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 11/20/2010 : 16:25:07

sink or swim?

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piseas
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Response Posted - 11/21/2010 : 10:30:57

I did find a kitecam camera holder only but its $99-yikes. We have to get one of our members to manufacturer a complete kit, less camera, and sell here. Should cost lots less. They got my order.

Steve A

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 11/22/2010 : 07:42:22

I have a Kodak Play Sport HD video Camera which is water proof, and my buddy has a big kite....hmmmmm.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 11/23/2010 : 13:20:48

Peter, we have a long weekend ahead. I expect full report with video Monday!

Steve A

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 11/23/2010 : 13:57:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Davy J
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I want one too. Ever since I saw the following video - probably the best I've ever seen for kitecam.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">My wife just watched that video with me. The response:
"Oh crap, how much is that gonna cost."<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Between $50K and $100K for the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 11/23/2010 : 14:06:59

Small lightweight DV cams are now available for cheap. I'm thinking of the spy cam I saw at Brookstone, looks small enough to loft on a small kite.

http://www.brookstone.com/vcrs-and-camcorders_action-sports-micro-camcorder.html?bkiid=subCategoryLandingPage_Electronics_Video_Equipment_VCRS_And_Camcorders|C4CategoryProdList1FDT|8802049

sten

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jbkayaker
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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 15:50:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redviking
 Small lightweight DV cams are now available for cheap. I'm thinking of the spy cam I saw at Brookstone, looks small enough to loft on a small kite.

http://www.brookstone.com/vcrs-and-camcorders_action-sports-micro-camcorder.html?bkiid=subCategoryLandingPage_Electronics_Video_Equipment_VCRS_And_Camcorders|C4CategoryProdList1FDT|8802049

sten
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It's amusing to read "high definition" in the Brookstone ad and then find 740 x 480 pixels in the specs.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 11/29/2010 : 06:01:11

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by piseas
 Peter, we have a long weekend ahead. I expect full report with video Monday!

Steve A
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Actually we had a cold front come through so it wasn't real nice for sailing. I did go out for a short sail on Sunday but the wind was 20 plus knots. Maybe this weekend....

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piseas
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Response Posted - 11/29/2010 : 14:15:11

Peter, maybe next time. We too had a cold front here in SoCal with gale winds. I went to the boat Sunday and stayed below. The wind was howling and she was hitting the dock. I listened to the radio on 16 and heard 2 calls for help. I was surprised anyone was out there at all. Brave soles!
Steve A

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OJ
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Response Posted - 01/04/2011 : 19:29:19

I too was very intrigued by Chris Humann's video of his Dana.

I did some snooping around and learned that there's quite a bit of practice involved before capturing what you see on YouTube.

A lot of the waterproof photo equipment also gets slammed by customer reviews. Even the waterproof case for my G9 can leak! Ack!

Perhaps we'll invest in a Flow Form 16 to entertain the grandkids and see what practice can produce in the interim.

http://www.brooxes.com/newsite/BBKK/kitesales.html

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