PFD Kayak Mount - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fiskadoro · 10-19-2010, 04:55 AM

I really get off an a few basic things. One is making stuff another is figuring out what things are or how they work.

My Extrasport Osprey PFD has this weird plastic thing that looks like a buckle on the left side.

I don't know what it's for but after years of trying to figure out what it could be for, I finally just gave up and I decided to make something for it.

I always carry a Olympus 770s and as they say it's pretty waterproof and tough. I used to have a case for it that I carried on a belt but one day I made a little bracket for it that fits in the weird plastic thing and locks the camera tight to the vest, always in place when I need it.

With the camera there all I have to do is hit the on button and hit the shutter button and it will shoot a pic hands free.

The bracket bolts into the bottom of the camera with a normal 1/4 20 stainless bolt, and the tab end slides into the plastic thing and is held in place by a bend at the end of the tab.

Since I can turn it on and use it while attached to the vest I can take quick shots, or if I set it up on the movie function I can actually even make vids with it hands free while paddling or fighting fish.

If I want to take real pics like I usually use in my reports, the bracket can slide out and I can use the camera just like a normal camera, with the bracket on it.

I can then then just slide it right back in when I'm done, and it locks securely in place.

I've been using it for a few years now... it holds great and I have never had an issue with it or the camera so I thought I'd pass it on. I love the thing and usually just leave the cam on the vest all the time. Like my Icom M88 which is always attached to the vest it's one less thing to worry about because it's always right when I need it.

Here's a couple shots of how the bracket fits into the plastic thing with the camera off of it. As you can see it's a pretty simple deal.

So if anyone knows what that weird plastic thing is for fill me in but for now at least for me it's the Osprey's camera bracket holder, for my waterproof camera..

Jim

jasonb · 10-19-2010, 05:08 AM

maybe for attaching clip of a VHF radio through it?

Jzo · 10-19-2010, 06:41 AM

Wow, thx for sharing, very informative like always!

JoeBeck · 10-19-2010, 08:03 AM

It is actually to hold a knife, knifes that are sold for kayaking clip in perfect. But it does look like it works great as a camera mount. Another innovative idea.

Fiskadoro · 10-19-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBeck

It is actually to hold a knife, knifes that are sold for kayaking clip in perfect. But it does look like it works great as a camera mount. Another innovative idea.

Never thought about needing a knife for emergencies but it makes sense for the white water crowd especially for rafting.

Jim

Fiskadoro · 10-19-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jzo

Wow, thx for sharing, very informative like always!

Glad you like it. Here's a vid so you can see more on how it actually works.

JoeBeck · 10-19-2010, 11:13 AM

Yeah, you are right it is used more by white water rafters/kayakers. You also see them sometimes on backcountry packs. They are called lash tabs. You can see your design is similar to a clip you see on a knife sheath so it works well and puts the tab to great use. I carry a knife and rarely use it, also carry a camera and use it all the time when kayaking. I guess really the definition of Lash is to secure something down so it can be used for many purposed. I was taught that is where you put your knife and have seen many knifes with sheath clips designed specifically to clip to a lash tab.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...lot-Knife.html

I never thought about it until your post since I was narrow minded thinking it was just for knifes but a radio may clip in well to it also.

Jzo · 10-19-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Day

Glad you like it. Here's a vid so you can see more on how it actually works.

Great vid!

maui jim · 10-19-2010, 12:46 PM

VELCRO............VELCRO.............works wonders on mine

jbm · 10-19-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

VELCRO............VELCRO.............works wonders on mine

On your PFD? Do you glue or sew the velcro on? I always figured the adhesive type wouldn't last and I'd hate for it to let go on the water.

Siebler · 10-19-2010, 01:25 PM

Weve wondered a long time what this was for however OEX Mission Bay recently started getting all sorts of new accessories and such thatll fit on it. NRS is putting out Knives, we have gear re-tractors, and some other stuff as well.

10-19-2010, 04:55 AM	#1
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	PFD Kayak Camera Mount I really get off an a few basic things. One is making stuff another is figuring out what things are or how they work. My Extrasport Osprey PFD has this weird plastic thing that looks like a buckle on the left side. I don't know what it's for but after years of trying to figure out what it could be for, I finally just gave up and I decided to make something for it. I always carry a Olympus 770s and as they say it's pretty waterproof and tough. I used to have a case for it that I carried on a belt but one day I made a little bracket for it that fits in the weird plastic thing and locks the camera tight to the vest, always in place when I need it. With the camera there all I have to do is hit the on button and hit the shutter button and it will shoot a pic hands free. The bracket bolts into the bottom of the camera with a normal 1/4 20 stainless bolt, and the tab end slides into the plastic thing and is held in place by a bend at the end of the tab. Since I can turn it on and use it while attached to the vest I can take quick shots, or if I set it up on the movie function I can actually even make vids with it hands free while paddling or fighting fish. If I want to take real pics like I usually use in my reports, the bracket can slide out and I can use the camera just like a normal camera, with the bracket on it. I can then then just slide it right back in when I'm done, and it locks securely in place. I've been using it for a few years now... it holds great and I have never had an issue with it or the camera so I thought I'd pass it on. I love the thing and usually just leave the cam on the vest all the time. Like my Icom M88 which is always attached to the vest it's one less thing to worry about because it's always right when I need it. Here's a couple shots of how the bracket fits into the plastic thing with the camera off of it. As you can see it's a pretty simple deal. So if anyone knows what that weird plastic thing is for fill me in but for now at least for me it's the Osprey's camera bracket holder, for my waterproof camera.. Jim Last edited by Fiskadoro; 10-19-2010 at 06:46 AM.

10-19-2010, 12:46 PM	#9
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	VELCRO............VELCRO.............works wonders on mine __________________

10-19-2010, 01:25 PM	#11
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Weve wondered a long time what this was for however OEX Mission Bay recently started getting all sorts of new accessories and such thatll fit on it. NRS is putting out Knives, we have gear re-tractors, and some other stuff as well. __________________ CJ Siebler

10-19-2010, 05:08 AM	#2
jasonb Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 53	maybe for attaching clip of a VHF radio through it?

10-19-2010, 06:41 AM	#3
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Wow, thx for sharing, very informative like always!

10-19-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	It is actually to hold a knife, knifes that are sold for kayaking clip in perfect. But it does look like it works great as a camera mount. Another innovative idea.

10-19-2010, 11:13 AM	#7
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Yeah, you are right it is used more by white water rafters/kayakers. You also see them sometimes on backcountry packs. They are called lash tabs. You can see your design is similar to a clip you see on a knife sheath so it works well and puts the tab to great use. I carry a knife and rarely use it, also carry a camera and use it all the time when kayaking. I guess really the definition of Lash is to secure something down so it can be used for many purposed. I was taught that is where you put your knife and have seen many knifes with sheath clips designed specifically to clip to a lash tab. http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...lot-Knife.html I never thought about it until your post since I was narrow minded thinking it was just for knifes but a radio may clip in well to it also.