Baller aswinter05 Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 The wife and I are considering purchasing a Wakeye for the upcoming season. Need some honest opinions about product functionality, reliability, etc. Are there any substitute products that work better? As always, thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 Do you have a link to the product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aswinter05 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 wakeye.com Saw someone post the link in another thread. It's exactly what we've been needing. Just want to make sure the product is worth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 Well Tracker makes something similar wakevideo.com Ski-Doc is coming out with something this season too it is in the last phases of testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 29, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 29, 2013 @MattP How do you change the line with the tracker? Do you lift it off each time or is there an opening I'm not seeing. Just wondered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @wish I have not personally seen one yet but I think you just lift it off. I will see if I can find the other images of the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jibbo Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 Heres the link to Wakeye http://www.wakeye.com/ The iPhone Gopro Camcorder video camera mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller DanE Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darren , might wanna watch where you put youre thumb when you scroll with your phone. People can get the idea you're in a grumpy mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @aswinter05 - dunno if he's being abusive, seems like he might own a company that produces a significantly similar product. And that their product is already on the retail market. And here I was only aware of the old tracker system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 29, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darren I sent an email to the owner of Ski-Doc with our message and email address. @aswinter05 I am not sure if you intended to flag @Darren's post as abusive but I am going to clear it. If I am missing something please send me an email or private message. Horton@BallOfSpray.com Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 29, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2013 FYI- I love that you guys can mark posts with flags (abusive). It lets me know when someone is really unhappy. It also happens by accident sometimes. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 The Wakeye design seems pretty similar in concept to the Trakker. I have a Trakker and don't always use it because it is a bit of a hassle to put on and off. There is also the issue of delay with the rope which you cold see in the Wakeye video as well. Finally it can be pretty touchy to the type of camera being used with some issues with stability. I don't know what the exchange rate is but pricing looks to be similar between the Wakeye and the Trakker. The e-z-cam looks interesting like a nice simple design. It would be good to see some slalom course video with it. None of these systems work for tricks if you use a release. I know that Masterline made a camera mount that worked for tricks I am not sure if they are still marketing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aswinter05 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 I thought the wakeye video was solid. I see what you mean by the delay but that's how we usually try to record our videos anyway. It's kind of nice to get that HUGE spray in the frame. Makes for really nice still-shots if you have a high-res video camera. Sorry about the flag. It wasn't accidental. The post just looked fishy to me and the way it was typed. Thought the prior dislikes on other comments were weird too. I meant no harm I assure you. Just wanted to bring it to the attention of the admin in case it wasn't a legit post or user. I apologize once again. I'm sure the dislikes were accidental and the post had good intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aswinter05 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 Has anyone used these camera mounts with a Kodak Playsport? I noticed the ski-doc's video featured what looked to be a mounted Playsport. So excited to utilize one of these mounts. This summer will mostly by my wife and I in the boat with no passenger to record. I've found the use of video vital to improving my sets. And also the excellent input from some of you rock-stars :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 looks like you could easily make your own "ski doc" or "e-z-cam" with a piece of PVC pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 theres a hole bunch of 'e-z-cam' companys on google all doing different stuff but no water ski site i could find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @jwroblew - most likely. I have a PVC slip cover for my pylon as a pole for the tarp after having the factory poles fall over in storms. So I got a big diameter that slips down to the carpet, then a reducer that fits a small bit that sits on the pylon ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller BraceMaker Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darren - people are weird. Got US dist or US shipping costs? my bro would like something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jwroblew Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 PVC pipe and cap would cost around $10 and a nut and bolt to screw into the bottom of your camera $0.25. $10.25 < $75. Also looking at the e-z-cam website I couldn't see any way to shorten the rope and still use the mount, there doesn't seem to be anywhere for the extra rope to go, so do you have to take your rope completely apart for the mount to work. At least the ski doc looks like you can shorten the rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @jwroblew - watch their videos, essentially you aren't "doubling" the rope on the pylon or looping, as the design is supposed to "capture" the loop so it cannot jump off the pylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller aswinter05 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darren do you know if the ez cam will work with a Kodak Playsport video camera? You mentioned it works for any device but I just wanted to double check :) Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller_ Wish Posted January 29, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darron do you have to slide the mount completely off to change the loop? And then put back on.? I may have missed that answer in the thread. Just a thought but Lifeaproof has made an amazing waterproof shock proof case for the iPad. Would be awsome to see a system that would clamp onto that and mount to your system. You'd have a 1080p vid cam, monitor, and editing to slow motion all in one. And no worries about it getting damaged. That I would buy. One device and one tracking system. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller_ Wish Posted January 29, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 29, 2013 @darren sorry, but easily add iPad.? How does that work (photos?). I only ask because I would only use an iPad around water with a Lifeproof case. There is no photo mount capability on the case (or the ipad) That would require some kind of bracket to clamp to the case and then attach to your tracker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKliCnn0VAg&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 29, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 29, 2013 The cool thing about the case is it seals to the IPad glass. There is no screen over the glass. That's why they call it Nuud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I will research it tomorrow ;) Night from England ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller ToddL Posted January 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2013 It looks to me like these cylindrical, over-the pylon mounts are not as impacted by slack hits, since they don't have an arm out about 6-12 inches along the rope. That has been my primary complaint with my Trakker. (I know, I know... ski smoother and it's no longer an issue...) The last issue with camera mounts is vibration from the boat. Anything that can dampen boat vibration on the pylon is also a big win! FYI - check out this homemade smart phone to tripod mount: http://rasterweb.net/raster/2012/06/12/iphone-tripod-mount/ http://rasterweb.net/raster/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/phonemount02.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 here is a pic of one I made about four years ago. It works great from 15 to 28 then starts to lose the skier at 32 and beyond. I heated it up too. with a blow torch and then formed it. It was fun making it. probably the oven would work best, my wife didn't like the idea. If the new ones can get the skier at the short lengths then they are pretty cool. I put a couple extra pieces on the front so it would help guide the rope a bit better at shorter lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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h2odawg79 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 @darren, I have a Trakker. It works fine, but it is certainly not as easy to switch from Boat to Boat, or Cam. to Cam. as yours. I may look towards getting one of your mounts. My biggest question is: In your experience, what is the absolute most cost effective (CHEAP W/ GOOD QUALITY!) Cam that one can use? I have a PlaySport ZX5 and it goes haywire when on the Trakker. (like major vibration and freeze ups) I know of others NOT having good Luck w/the x5. (Appearently the older zx3 works well though) Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller BraceMaker Posted January 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2013 DONE. Will post photos! That's 59 USD - No fancy pounds of nonathat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aswinter05 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 30, 2013 @darren - Provide the same deal and I'll purchase today as well as write a full review on Ball of Spray. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2013 @Darren - boat is a Mastercraft if it matters. @aswinter05 - SUPER SLOW TODAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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