DIY Boom Mount for Whitewater Kayaks / GoPro Mounting Option

I often like to mix in several different angles of the action while capturing our adventures. One of the most enjoyable views is the stern boom. Looking for a better option than the one I was previously using, I came upon this design. Here is the DIY Boom Mount build that I recently did. Save some money and build one for yourself! I present the Boommaster5000! LOL
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[@michaelcarter3149]

I tried to make one using pvc, thinking it would bend instead of breaking. Unfortunately, pvc isn't stiff enough to hold an action camera lol. Definitely going to be making one of these. Thank you for sharing pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Even in the failures, it is fun to try to create! Thanks Michael!

[@Briareks]

It's just a bomb!!!Thanks for the great solution!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Briareks!

[@Paddleclips]

Great work Pete. Enjoyed that build. Good idea been wondering how I could make my own camera mount. But I will steal yours if you don’t mind.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thats the idea! Thanks!

[@jam7547]

Nice boom

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jam!

[@KZ-yu4jz]

Cool, thanks for sharing. The boom mount is contected to the grab bar similar to a spigot insulatation box that uses the spigot as an anchor (you tighten it so that it is tight to the house - similar to tightening the hook on a kayak)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Indeed!!

[@GTN355]

So... Watch River Kings Channel and learn how to build Captain Hooks hand ?! 🤨😳😬 Or is it Captain Pete then ?! You are all set for Halloween !!! LOL! 🤣

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Brad!

[@IraFowler3]

Cool build!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ira!

[@Adventurekm]

Cool idea cheers Pete

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks AKM!

[@Adventurekm]

@@RiverKingsKayak what if you install a spring in the top half incase you roll or it gets hit? Or like a tension spring on some tent poles etc.

[@lizard2425]

Awesome! I've been trying to figure something out for a couple of weeks. You just saved me a lot of trial and error(s ) 😃

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on lizard!

[@igotsomecheese]

Nice video Pete! I was waiting for this one... can't wait to make my own camera mount! Thanks for sharing!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on!

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Dagumit! Missed the Premier.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Next week!

[@joshck93]

That is a sweet mount

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Josh!

[@followingrj]

This is gold Pete. What would you say the total cost of materials was?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Probably about $35

[@deangousse2113]

Sorry I missed it! Love DIY stuff. This one leaves me with a question though. Why did you build this one differently than the one on Nana? Just to build it (I would do it for the sake of doing it too!) or does it give an advantage over the Ram Mount on Nana?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Dean! The RAM mount I use for the Yukon just didnt hold up well in ww. It was very wobbly and hard to keep in place.

[@escapewithed3995]

Hey Pete, great video! I'll have to give that a try. I'm experimenting with different mounts and cameras (should probably make the videos to prove it) and I was wondering if you've tried using 360 camera with that mount. I bet it would give you some great footage. Out of idle curiosity, does that mount pose any danger with preventing a roll in a sort of shallow situation or is it so short that you wouldn't be able to roll anyway? I dont yet have the skills to do white water, I am just wondering. I saw you rolling in the beginning of the video, so it looks like theres no interference for a normal situation. Keep up the great work!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I havent tried the 360 with that mount yet. I dont actually have a 360 yet.

[@escapewithed3995]

@@RiverKingsKayak Oh man, the 360 cameras are a game changer for reducing the number of cameras you need to take with you. There's no need to ditch the gopros (as if anyone would after dropping the cash on them) but you only need a single isnta360 to capture whats going on around you. I'm still playing with mounting options and quite honestly, not sure how they would do in WW, but for float trips with other people, you can spin the field of view around and do some pretty cool stuff with it. Its got a bit of a learning curve wit the software, but it's not too bad. I'm still playing with it... of course, I need to start posting more footage, but I need to go on more trips first. Keep up the good work!

[@WVWes]

Does James have a channel too?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

He does not.

[@canajian]