Deals on GoPros?

isuckatwakin · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 185 City: Pompano Beach

Can anyone find me a deal on any GoPros? 300 bucks is pretty expensive.

Stang7tl · Outlaw Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Posts: 113 City: Hobe Sound

what 300 expensive? for a 1080 HD cam? and the versatility of this cam is crazy! just saying I have one and I use it more then my $1400 hd camcorder. breakdown and buy one you wont regret it! and the new lcd you can buy now is sweet also

Plave · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 34

For what you get 300 is a bargain.

j4rowell · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2010 Posts: 26 City: Kalamazoo

judging his budget wasn't what he was asking for.

I believe GoPro has a set price for all dealers. You'd have to find one used.

shaggyboarder · Posted: Feb 13, 2011 2:01 pm Post subject:

ebay but no guarantees. 300 is a bargain for what you get.

isuckatwakin · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 185 City: Pompano Beach

I can easily afford it. Its just i have a stuff camera right now and its mainly because i have nothing better to buy.

supermanotorious · Soul Rider Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 345 City: Phoenix

I'm on the fence whether or not to buy the LCD BacPac, at first I really wanted it but then I realized that without it, we just ride and shoot all day, if I got the LCD we would spend a bunch of time reviewing that last trick

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Gopro makes all dealers sell at a MAP price. Just like everything else in our industry. You are going to find it around the $295 price range everywhere you go. We have one of the helmet cams left at boardstop from our first order. If you want it cheaper you will have to do like others said and find on used. All the riders that I know that have bought them love them so I do not know what the used market is like.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

it's worth it, deck out!

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Feb 15, 2011 4:00 pm Post subject:

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-Hero-960-Camera/dp/B003YMN3O6/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
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flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I think that is not the 1080p version. That camera is cheaper.

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Feb 15, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject:

Yeah, i don't think that's the 1080 but still a good starter, at least to see of you like it or if you want to get the better one. Could prolly use it and then sell it for just a little less than you bought it for.

Jensen · Posted: Feb 16, 2011 1:18 pm Post subject:

www.buydig.com.

the motorsports HD 1080p hero is on sale for 233 shipped. Comes with multiple mounting attachments. I think I'm gonna have to get one.

Jensen · Posted: Feb 16, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject:

crap... looks like they sold out... they still have the go pro HD hero camera without any mounts, see if the 25% off coupon still works... "gopro25"

TnR6Rida · Posted: Feb 16, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject:

Love my gopro. Cant wait to use it this season.

Heres a little test video I made leaving the duck blind.

http://vimeo.com/19499862

isuckatwakin · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 185 City: Pompano Beach

If I ordered one from Boardstop.com tommorow, and it was shipping to South Florida, would it get here by March 10th? which version should i buy the helmet or motorsports?

...well guess the best deal i found was 10% off with forumuser. Cool

HHI Dave · Posted: Feb 22, 2011 5:09 pm Post subject:

The GoPros are cool. But we are going to become a dealer for the Contour HD and Contour GPS this season. Check 'em out. Aside from a few features like GPS, Bluetooth, and 1-touch operation, they are comparable in price and features. But one definite advantage that the Contour has over the GoPro...it floats. Mr. Green

isuckatwakin · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 185 City: Pompano Beach

it floats........ GENIUS! can you explain how much one would cost with a waterproof case and some mounts that go on top of my helmet and on the sides? and also whats the warranty

j4rowell · Newbie Joined: 16 May 2010 Posts: 26 City: Kalamazoo

It floats! Heck yeah... that's the only reason I haven't bought another one. It's quite depressing when you watch it sink to the bottom. Shocked

HHI Dave · Posted: Feb 22, 2011 8:59 pm Post subject:

isuckatwakin, I don't have all of the pricing right just yet. I'm sure some quick GOOGLE-ing would give you a general idea. The HD model is comparable to the GOPRO HD. The GPS model is (understandably) a bit more expensive. Contour has their products set up in an "a la carte" system. Basically, you buy the camera and then buy whichever individual mounts and accessories you want.

EDIT: Here's a list of retailers near Pompano Beach. You could go and check them out in person.

http://contour.com/retailers?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL

One caveat - it does float, but only when its in the waterproof housing. In otherwords, the bare camera will not float (nor would it be water proof)

Wakeboarder3780 · Posted: Mar 04, 2011 4:40 pm Post subject:

CJFinkle · Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Posts: 19 City: SF Bay Area

Like HHI Dave mentioned, take a look at the Countour. I have used both the GoPro 720p and the Contour 720p and IMO, the Contour records much clearer, less wavy footage. I'll have to dig up some old footage from my old 720p GoPro, but here is a video my buddy shot on his shifter kart with just the 720p Contour. I have seen the 1080p footage and it's incredible, even full screen on a 24" monitor.

Be sure to watch in 720p...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIrNNEbWmi0

xboard · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 10

I've also used both the GoPro and Contour for snowboarding. Had the Contour first but ended up trading it in for a GoPro. Video quality was pretty comparable on both but there are differences in the usability. Here's what I liked and disliked about each:

Contour
+ Really easy to use, slide forward to record, back to stop, hard to get it wrong
+ Looks good mounted to the side of your helmet (without the waterproof case)
+ 1080p version is cheaper than GoPro
- Waterproof case more than doubles the size of it and makes it ugly when mounted on your helmet
- Iffy helmet mount. Attachment is velcro-like and when I tossed my helmet in my gear bag the camera just popped off. Was afraid this would happen on the hill.
- Some settings can only be changed when it is connected to a computer

GoPro
+ Really solid mount, the camera isn't going anywhere, and more mounting options
+ All settings can be changed without plugging into a computer
+ Smaller than the Contour when the waterproof case is on
- More obtrusive when mounted on a helmet
- Sometimes hard to hear the beeps that indicate when it is on/off, hard to tell when it is recording without looking at it

I recommend going through REI to buy it because they have a kickass return policy. Full refund any time for any reason. If you decide you don't like it you can return it or exchange it for something else no questions asked. If you break it you can return it, just don't lose it.

xboard · Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 10

Hey guys, just noticed that REI has a coupon for 20% off any single item through 4/10/2011. This means you can get the GoPro HD for $239.89 instead of $299.95.

Link: http://www.rei.com/product/794062
Coupon Code: MEM2011
Coupon Details: http://www.rei.com/promotions/member-rewards-coupon.html

You can use the coupon online or print it and use it in the store. It does require an REI membership (used to be free but now they charge $20). If you are already a member you're good to go, otherwise your total will be $259.89. Hope somebody finds this useful.

V8 Killer · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 207 City: Bridgeport

I actually sell a lot of GoPro's through my motorsports companies. We charge $250 for them. But I'm not looking to take any business away from Boardstop. I think you guys should call Boardstop and try to do all your business with them. Their money keeps this forum open and kicking...so what if you contribute a few dollars a year to your hobby by buying from them?

Support this forum and your beloved hobby and buy from Boardstop.

Regards,

Dusty

cubbies017 · Posted: Apr 07, 2011 4:34 am Post subject:

Those cameras are pretty sweet. Check out http://www.wateroutfitters.com/gopro/b1054/helmet-cameras/c1000007214/ they have some pretty good deals there.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I have the contour rep sitting in boardstop right now. I think we are going to pick up some of these today.

supermanotorious · Soul Rider Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 345 City: Phoenix

I just got a Helmet Hero GoPro for 20% off thru an REI sale. (this is my second GoPro, need it for the 3D kit that is sitting on my desk!)