SP Gadgets GoPro POV POLE 36 INCH (SILVER)
SP Gadgets POV Pole Features:
Compatible with HERO, HERO2, HERO3, HERO3+ and HERO4 cameras
Black or silver options
Extends up to 19″/36″
Direct GoPro® attachment
Durable dual-diameter E.V.A. grip
Pocket-sized & lightweight
Twist lock to extend and retract
Adjustable wrist strap
Can be used in water (rinse with freshwater after use)
After using a GoPole for several years, I was in need of an upgrade. The GoPole never fit fully in my backpack, and became quite cumbersome to carry around while riding. I did a lot of research on different poles out there, and landed on looking in the range from $20 to around $100. The SP Gadgets GoPro POV POLE 36 INCH (SILVER) retails for $49.99, and Amazon has it for a discounted price. This POV Pole is surprisingly lightweight and compacts down to about 13.5 inches with your GoPro attached, allowing it to fit in your backpack (and large pockets) quite easily.
The twist-and-lock functionality is great since you can extend the POV Pole out to three different levels (19, 28, and 36 inches), but you can use the twist-and-lock throughout the entire 36 inches, giving a ton of options for keeping things tight or really extended. The pole stays in position wherever you lock it. The mount swivels 180 degrees, so you can position your GoPro to capture a large variety of angles. I’ve used it fully extended off of jumps, rails, and in the backcountry through trees, and it’s taken a beating.
It’s held up perfectly through hitting tree branches and being tossed into the snow. For a telescoping pole, I don’t really notice the length, and its lightweight design make it great to use even when spinning over jumps. If you’re looking for a POV Pole, I would recommend checking this one out. It’s worth it, especially at a discounted price, and its compact lightweight design fills all the needs when I want to break out the GoPro for a few runs.
| Price: |  (4.3 / 5) |
| Performance: |  (4.5 / 5) |
| Design: |  (4.8 / 5) |
| Overall: | (4.5 / 5) |