Trakker P4 verses Wakeye

[bigtallweed]

I want to purchase a camera mount for a video camera not a smart phone. Has anyone used both the trakker and wakeye products and what are the pros and cons of each? Thanks for the input.

[Brian_M]

I've only used a Trakker but Wakeye looks far superior. Smaller, lighter, easy on, easy off pylon, shock tube option, more adjustment options, easier to get camera on and off. Those are just off the top of my head.

[Brian_M]

Looks cooler too!

[Ed_Johnson]

Have used a Trakker for years and switched to the Wakeye a couple months a go...The Wakeye by far is superior for several reasons..The tracking is excellent with less vibration, especially with the shock tube option..I use a Sony Camcorder..I also like the fact it can be detached and mounted in seconds..I like having the standard arm when switching from boat to boat..I use the Shock-Tube mount in my boat, it does a better job of keeping the skier perfectly centered, especially at shortline.

 

I actually got it just to use with other boats, but once I tried it on my boat, it was so much better, I use it every day.

[SkiJay]

@bigtallweed I have one of each on my two boat's. If you need to move it around, the Wakeye's clamp is faster. Without the shock tube mount on the Wakeye, I prefer the Trakker 4. With the Wakeye shock tube mount, Wakeye.

[Horton]

Wakeye supports BallOfSpray

[Ed_Johnson]

Speaking of support..John Gibbons at Wakeye gives some of the best customer service I have ever seen..Worked with him through the development of the Shock-Tube Option, plus he ships faster from New Zealand than many companies here in the US...The quality of their products is excellent.

 

You cannot believe how small and light this mount is till you hold one live !!!

 

Thanks to Horton for the unboxing video..BOS is what sold me on Wakeye.

[bigtallweed]

Is there a western Canadian or north western US distributor for Wakeye or is it best to order direct? Can you use any shock tube or do you need a specific size?

[Ed_Johnson]

Just order direct..They shipped mine to Orlando via DHL in 4 days.

 

As far as Shock_Tubes, smaller is better..I used the new small Masterline..It was a little to skinny for the holder, so I took a Black Cuzy, Beer Cooler Holder, cut out the bottom, and turned it inside out, and slid it over the Shock-Tube...Looks good and works perfectly.

[bigtallweed]

Would filling in the space on the original bracket without the shock tube accomplish the same thing?

[Ed_Johnson]

No, I have both, and the rope pivots more off the original arm..The Shock-Tube gives it more direction and a longer moment arm..Skier stays centered more.