Filming in the mountains can be a pain in the backside. It doesn't have to be.
If you're here, you've probably been asking the same questions we were. What's the best way to mount a GoPro to a ski pole? Is there a way to follow-cam your crew without wrestling an awkward selfie stick - something more subtle, more convenient, and always within reach?
The problem
We hated carrying a third stick for filming when we already had two perfectly good ones in our hands. Stuffing the pack and pockets with gear you don't really need is every skier's pet peeve. So we built a fix - and this is our guide to using it to get unreal footage of you and your crew.
RAV Powder Baskets are the quickest, simplest solution out there. Clip a GoPro to your pole with the standard mount and follow-cam your friends. If you've both got RAV Baskets, you can even share one camera across the whole crew.
No extra gear, no fuss
The beauty of the RAV system is what it doesn't add. No clamps hanging off your pole, no spare stick in your pack, nothing in your pockets you'll wish you'd left at home. The GoPro mounting rails are built straight into the powder basket, so the moment your baskets are on, you're ready to film.
Gone are the days of fumbling with time-consuming mounts. Installation is simple, and the rails work with any GoPro-style camera and mount. Clip the camera on, shoot your line, then pop it off to carry on with your lap - or throw it to a mate so they can film you. It all happens in seconds, with zero hit to your pole's weight or performance. That's what makes it the go-to for anyone shooting third-person or selfie angles on the hill.
Share a camera between your crew
Because one camera covers everyone, nobody has to lug their own rig up the mountain. Swap who's filming and who's skiing run to run, and spend your time shredding pow instead of fiddling with kit.
When you're ready to set yours up, watch the install video below - or head to our tips & tricks page for a full guide and more on camera placement and angles.
OUR PICK
Rav baskets are the quickest way to get a GoPro on your pole - no clamps, no selfie stick, nothing extra in your pack. We designed them so you don't have to mess around with changing bolts, and can go straight from your helmet mount to your pole mount, no faff.
Pro tip
Keep your camera warm between runs so the battery holds in the cold.
Why film with a pole?
Shooting from a pole instead of straight from your hand changes everything. Pushing the camera away from your body smooths out the footage and opens up angles you can't get any other way - high, low, side-on. It also closes the gap between you and whoever you're chasing. And who doesn't love a juicy follow cam?
- Smoother, more stable footage
- More creative angles - high and low perspectives, side views
- Get right in close to whoever you're filming
- Easy group selfies on the chairlift while you rehydrate between spring park laps
I love having a GoPro mount molded to my ski pole basket, it's secure and in the perfect place. I don't have to carry any extra mounts, no play/wiggling in the mount, its perfect!
A quick summary of the RAV Baskets
- Easy to retro-fit any compatible ski poles
- No clamps or extra gear on the pole or in your pocket
- Lighter pack - no spare kit to carry
- Tough in any conditions, with no moving parts to fail like a pole clamp mount
- No bolts, no screws - the GoPro-style slide rails let you swap the camera on the move
- Film anywhere on the mountain. No dropping your poles, no selfie stick - just keep the camera in your pocket and go
Need some help with installing RAV baskets after purchase? View our full install guide here.
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