Please help with accessory dilemma for dream holiday with Hero 5 Black

[JESretriever]

Hi everyone,

We're off to Maldives in just over 3 weeks and I could really use some insight from anyone that could help.

I really want to purchase the Knekt super suit trigger pole to use when snorkelling (not diving) and that requires the lens protector to be removed to use in the super suit.

However Im not sure whether to also purchase a Freewell pistol trigger (also for hero 5 in the super suit) for use underwater and then replace with the skeleton back door for use on land.

Or

As well as the Knekt trigger pole, purchase the Knekt pistol trigger instead of the Freewell, but you can only use it with a naked hero 5. This would mean having to switch between taking the lens protector off for use in the trigger pole super suit, then putting it back on to use in the Knekt pistol trigger on land.

On one hand, the first option means the hero 5 will stay in the super suit (just replacing the backdoor depending on whether Im in the water or on land). I am not sure how I feel about the hero 5 staying in the super suit for long periods of time without the lens protector.

What do you guys think? Hopefully that all makes sense.

(by the way I already have the super suit housing).

Thanks ever so much!

 

[skubAJ]

Haha. Exactly my dilemma. I'm also considering getting a tray and dome for my Hero 5. So many accessories and so little money. A housing that can accommodate the Hero 5 without having to remove the lens is either a cheap China made (which I don't trust it with my $400 gopro) or a super duper expensive housing (like in $400). Just wish that there is an affordable one-for-all kinda thing.

 

[The Chairman]

I don't like poles. They make an already super shaky situation triply so. Trays are the way to go for me. Also, the www.Backscatter.com Flip Five is a must, must have.

 

[Cali_diver]

Agree with Pete... Poles are horrible for underwater video... Underwater go pro video is almost unwatchable in most situations. A tray gives you more stability. Hold with both hands and DO NOT pan quickly. Do short clips, unless it is some epic behavior, and keep them under 15-30 seconds. A finished video should have clips that last 3-5 seconds each! Good luck and enjoy the Maldives.