Video · DIY Builds & Mods
Homemade PVC Kayak Camera Pole and a 360 Camera vs GoPro
I build a homemade kayak camera pole out of PVC and a bolt, mount it with Railblaza, and show my 360 VR camera setup.
What’s in this video
I wanted a camera pole for my kayak without spending much, so I made one. It’s 1/2 inch PVC pipe, two PVC caps and a 1/4″-20 by 3/4″ bolt with a lock nut. I drill a 1/4 inch hole through the two caps, attach them to the pipe, and it connects to a Railblaza adapter so it plugs into the mounts on my Viking Profish Reload.
I also show how I modified the Railblaza camera boom to work with my new 360 VR camera. If your kayak doesn’t have mounts, track mounts and a track adapter will get you there.
Key moments
- 0:00 HOMEMADE Camera Boom!
- 1:09 STEPI 1/2 PVC Pipe & Fittings
- 1:21 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Bolt & Lock Nut
- 1:27 Step 2 Drill 1/4 hole through two PVC caps
- 4:41 Viking Profish Reload
- 5:21 Step 3 Attach The Modified PVC Caps To Pipe
- 7:51 Modifying The Railblaza Camera Boom
Quick takeaways
- Parts: 1/2 in PVC pipe, two 1/2 in caps and a 1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolt with lock nut.
- Drill a 1/4 in hole through both caps so the bolt can hold the camera.
- A Railblaza adapter lets the PVC pole plug into standard Railblaza kayak mounts.
Gear from this video
Affiliate links: some of these links earn KayakDIY a commission at no extra cost to you. Links and codes are from the original video description, so prices and availability may have changed. Affiliate disclosure.
- Amzn.to
- Railblaza Adapter
- Railblaza Mounts For Kayak
- Railblaza Track Mount Adapter
- Kayak Track Mounts (if your kayak doesn't have any)
- Camera Boom
DIY Bug Zapper Light Pole for Night Kayaking (Plus Big News)
Homemade GoPro Camera Mounts for Kayakers and Outdoorsmen
Homemade GoPro Pole Camera Mount for Kayaking