How to mount GoPro Surf Cam

I've had one of these GoPro camera's now for a year and every time I've used it I have had some great shots. Last year I was fortunate enough to go on a heli-skiing trip in Washington and right before my trip I decided to scoop one of these cameras up. Arriving just in time, the GoPro was nothing less than steller on my once in a lifetime trip

The GoPro served well... so well that our surf instructor at the shop convinced me to let him mount my camera on his brand new board...

Ok, well now that we know what this camera can do, here is how to actually mount this camera to a surfboard!

First thing, clean the area on the surfboard where you want to mount the GoPro. Cleaning the area requires base clean or some sort of wax remover. I used Sex Wax Wax Remover (available at your local surf shop) which although is the same thing as base clean it did the job and took no effort. After using the Sex Wax Remover I also cleaned the area with some windex and a rag.

Second, figure out where you want to place the GoPro Surf HERO Expansion mount. I mounted the camera on the nose of the surfboard. The surfboard this camera is mounted to is a Meyerhoffer 9'2 longboard. I recommend mounting the camera a few inches back from the nose but it is really up to you. The GoPro Camera gives a great fisheye view so you don't have to worry about not being in view.

Third, adding the stick to your stick. With the pacman looking, double sided adhesive pad you will want to find the optimal placement. Make a small outline with a Sharpie where to place it before actually sticking it on.  Make sure the Red side is up. Stick it and don't worry about messing up. Just don't mess up with sticking the next part! Also, press down extra hard and make sure you get a real good, even stick all over.

Peel'er back

Fourth, getting close! Now we're going to stick the hard plastic GoPro Surf mounting plate to the adhesive. There is an arrow on the white plastic piece pointing forward. You might want to make a dot with a Sharpie. Line the GoPro mounting plate up exactly where you want it and make sure you get a good stick. I mean REALLY press down hard!

Fifth, mounting the GoPro Surf Camera's safety leash. This part is not too tricky. Just like the larger piece, stick the adhesive with the Red side up. Make sure to leave a little space because the hard plastic piece going on top seems a bit larger than the adhesive. Press down hard once again.

Peel off the red sticker

Stick the hard plastic piece of the safety leash on the adhesive

Bam! Done. Mount up the GoPro camera to the mount and get in the water!

Items Used:
GoPro HD Hero
GroPro Surf Hero Expansion Mount
Sex Wax Wax Remover
Wax Comb
Windex
Towel

Let us know if you have any questions!