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Ge0rdie 
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Post subject: Dakine Mission Photo Back Pack
 Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 08:44 AM
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charlie
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Post subject: RE: Dakine Mission Photo Back Pack
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 09:02 AM
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| I have one, it's fine to ride in though I'd advise you to stay on the ground since a rucksack with camera gear in is massively unbalancing. I've had no issues with mine at all and I've had it for 4 years. |
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Ge0rdie
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 12:28 PM
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| Thanks, is it safe enough for the camera? i don't want to fall over and crush it! |
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 12:44 PM
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| Yeah the camera block is fairly rigid and pretty padded. I wouldn't make a habit of falling on it but it's perfectly capable of protecting the gear inside. |
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 01:30 PM
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It doesn't matter if you've got a Dakine Mission, a Burton Zoom Pack or a F-Stop bag...
I'd definitely get yourself a decent bag for your camera, but the biggest thing you can do is just ease off the gas a little when you've got it on your back.
You might want to think about how often you're going to take the your camera up onto the hill. I tend to have days for riding and days for shooting. On the days that I'm shooting, my board becomes a slow taxi to get around the hill. |
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 02:44 PM
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| Yeah likewise, I have to go on the hill with the mindset that I'm only going to cruise around and take photos otherwise it ends up incredibly frustrating because I can't muck around and dangerous for the equipment. |
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 04:28 PM
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I'm looking at getting one of these:
Lowepro Photo Sport 200
It's not going to hold as much gear but seems like it would be a much more comfortable option for all sorts of sports/activities if you don't want to carry more than one body and a couple of lenses. |
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Post subject: Re: Dakine Mission Photo Back Pack
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 10:50 PM
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First post: Nov 30, 2004
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I have a Sequence and also the bigger Dakine photo pack (can't remember the name). They're good packs, although those prices are scary - looks like $1 == £1 again.
I've ridden with the Sequence to stationary shoots (races). The Dakine packs ride well. The carry systems are flexible and they have spaces for shovel/ probe etc. You may want to chop/ dump some of the straps. They're not the lightest bags. The smaller photo bags aren't deep enough for big SLRs.
Low Pro is also a good brand I have a few of.
You could also consider chest-mounted packs. They are quicker to use, better on lifts, and affect your riding less. You can fit a body plus a couple of lenses and flash in them which is too much on most days.
Not sure what you mean "how safe".
A camera bag is only a cm or two of closed cell foam. You wouldn't chuck a loaded camera bag down a flight of stairs, although cameras are pretty solid and you'd probably get away with it.
If you're planning on rag-dolling down a rock-hard piste then you may want to think twice. In lots of seasons riding with SLRs I've never damaged one, or been damaged by one.
My advice... the same as buying boards: (a) try before you buy as everyone is different and you can't tell from the marketing which is best; (b) buy in a country where the price is good. Oh, and (c) take lots of photographs quickly. |
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 03:32 PM
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| what are the chest mounted cases? are they secure? |
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 05:34 PM
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Just wanted to throw in my 2 pence...
I managed to pick up the Burton Zoom pack and its nothing short of fantastic. Granted, i haven't ridden with it yet, but the build quality/shape/design everything about it is brilliant.
- More padding than a cell in an institution for the mentally disturbed around the straps and back area (so super comfy) - which is excellent for all day comfort - especially with a lot of weight.
- Rear access to stop theft/risk of everything falling out of the zips break - you have to take the bag off and undo the zip/flap to get into the camera section. Sounds a faff but its brilliant - means when you drop your bag in the snow the back area/straps dont get wet.
- Vertical board carrier straps
- Waist/chest strap
- Top pocket for goggles/other stuff
- Range of pockets/pouches for whatever you like
- Really big open-topped pouch on the front of the bag that you can stuff anything into - so if you take your jacket off. Its can also be tightened with a drawstring so you could put a tripod or a small folding seat in there.
Really high build quality too 
Only downside ive seen is that it doesnt have anywhere to store a laptop - granted, its not for that, but it means you have to stuff it into your suitcase/board bag to get it to a resort and as it has so much padding/dividers in it for it to fold flat - which turns out to be a good thing as it holds it shape if you fall over wearing it!
I managed to pick mine up unused on eBay, but they retail a quite a bit! |
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 09:27 PM
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| I've actually got a Burton Zoom I'm thinking about selling. Never used it so it's just been sitting in a cupboard, it's still got the tags even - although they're not attached to it any more...... |
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 09:38 PM
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CjKit wrote:
I've actually got a Burton Zoom I'm thinking about selling. Never used it so it's just been sitting in a cupboard, it's still got the tags even - although they're not attached to it any more......
Someone needs to snap this up, great bag! |
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 10:12 PM
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First post: Nov 30, 2004
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Ge0rdie wrote:
what are the chest mounted cases? are they secure?
See image - that's carrying a pretty large camera and a couple of lenses. Most cases are smaller than that.
The bags are essentially "holster" type bags with four connexion points for a chest harness, which is basically a bit of tape. Most bags come with one of those or you can get them for a few quid. You can also mount the case on the d-rings on a shovel pack, although a separate harness is more flexible.
Not sure I understand the "secure" question - clip it on and ride.
I quite like the Zoom pack too, and I've actually ridden with one. They're large to ride with though. Like the big DaKine bags, they're really more for carrying your gear to the resort than shooting from, unless you're at a fixed point. In my view.
The Dakine photo bags all "open backwards" too. The main advantage of that is that when you chuck them on the ground the straps are uppermost, so you don't get the straps wet or dirty. This is good in snow, but even better in a muddy field in the UK. I'd just avoid anything which doesn't open this way. |
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