How to Rig a Kite Cam

Every once in awhile, a sport comes along that pushes the physical boundaries of what we believe is possible. Kiteboarding is a fusion of surfing, wakeboarding, paragliding, windsurfing and gymnastics. It is an extreme sport whose popularity has skyrocketed ever since its conception. If you enjoy kiteboarding and are looking to capture some death-defying areal views of your journey, all you need is the right equipment and a few simple installation procedures to rig a camera to your kite.

Things You'll Need

  • CAMRIG Strut Mount
  • Waterproof digital camera
  • Inflatable kiteboarding kite
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Instructions

  1. Camera Rigging Procedures

    • 1

      Add air to the inflatable kite. Ensure that the strut and the canopy have an even distribution of air inflated into them so they aren't pressing up against each other too tightly.

    • 2

      Attach the CAMRIG Strut Mount back Velcro safety strap to the central strut of the inflatable kite. Ensure it is wrapped tightly and its placement is located in between the kite valve cover and the leading edge.

    • 3

      Attach the CAMRIG Strut Mount front Velcro safety strap the central strut of the inflatable kite. Ensure it is wrapped tightly and its placement is located behind the kite valve.

    • 4

      Insert the waterproof digital camera into the CAMRIG Strut Mount. Decide whether you would like to shoot in video mode or interval shooting mode. Then, select your setting, place your waterproof digital camera into the CAMRIG Strut Mount camera housing and close the cover.

    • 5

      Attach the camera leash to the CAMRIG Strut Mount Velcro safety strap. Then, wrap the safety strap snugly around the camera housing. This will add further backup protection against the waterproof digital camera falling from the kite while in mid-air.

    • 6

      Set the camera angle. Open the short Velcro cuffs located above and below the peg for both plastic legs. Then, modify the length by switching the peg into a different hole position until you have achieved your desired camera angle.

    • 7

      Go through a preflight equipment check before taking flight. Ensure that the CAMRIG Strut Mount is attached correctly and the camera is functioning properly. If you are convinced tht everything is assembled correctly, you are ready to take flight and capture your kiteboarding session from the sky.