Not so long ago, anyone participating in sporting events would never get to watch themselves.

Then, someone got the bright idea to videotape the events so they could be saved and rewatched.

Here’s what the typical scenario used to be: Some nice friend would show up with one of those gigantic camcorders, one of the ones you need two hands to hold, and attempt to catch your mountain biking exploits on tape? The video was usually very jumpy, you weren’t always in the line of sight, and the sound would be muffled.

I suppose that’s better than nothing, but there are a lot of flaws to this method of recording your sporting events.

Fortunately, camcorder technology has come a long way in the last few years. Cameras and recorders are smaller, have better resolution, and have better sound than ever before.

The newest helmet cams and bullet cams (or lipstick cams), with small personal digital video recorders are the perfect solution for recording your sporting events. The tiny camera attaches securely to your helmet and the small, lightweight personal digital video recorder tucks away safely into your pocket.

With a solid-state design and no moving parts, these devices are very durable and can really take the abuse of extreme sports. You can’t hold onto one of those old camcorders and record what you see! (Well, let’s just say that’s been proven to be a really bad idea and you really shouldn’t…..)

The Perfect Way to Record Trail Riding and Stunts

The new helmet cams, bullet cams and personal digital recorders are the perfect way to record extreme sports. The helmet cam stays focused on exactly what you see while you are doing any stunts or tricks. Be the first on your block to make skateboarding videos. Be that guy that really tries everything, and makes skydiving videos, too! There are no limits to how the helmet cam can be used to record your sporting achievements.

Let your friend wear the helmet cam and follow you as you power through the mountain biking trail… check out this video for an example:

Easy to Use

Helmet cams with personal digital video recorders are easy to use. Get the equipment set up, and just hit start before you begin. Let the camera roll for the entire event, capturing every highlight, every move, and, every wipeout, too!!

Having the helmet cam attached to your helmet with the recorder in your pocket means no distractions while you are filming your extreme sports video. This means you are safer, your hands are free, and you are better able to concentrate on what you’re doing.

Share the Excitement

With the new helmet cam and personal digital video recorder equipment, it’s really easy to transfer the video footage to your PC and watch it over and over again. It’s simple to make DVDs, or email the videos to your friends and family to show off your tricks. Post your mountain biking footage on video websites like revver.com opr youtube.com and amaze the world.

Be careful about sending it to your mother without proper warning, though. She may not want to know…..

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There are several important points to consider when you’re making your own extreme sports videos.

We have all seen the really bad home videos of skateboarding, skiing, BMX racing, or whatever extreme sport you can think of. You know the ones… with these people that just try to hold an old-fashioned camcorder while they do crazy stunts. Some of these are really bad!!

With a little bit of planning and organization, and the right equipment, however, you can create and record some terrific footage of your adventures. Follow these helpful pointers and you’ll end up with some extreme sports videos of your exploits that you can really be proud of!

Safety First!

Extreme sports, are by their very nature, extreme! This usually means that they are a little bit dangerous or risky. Many of these extreme sports are also enjoyed alone, and you might want to share your excitement with others.

This does not mean that you should be reckless!

Finding the right way to record your adventures can make all the difference when trying to avoid injury or property damage.

Today’s new helmet cams and bullet cams allow for hands-free operation and recording. This means that once you get the camera and mini personal digital video recorder set up and started, you are completely free to do your stunts and enjoy your extreme sport to the fullest.

There is no need to hang on to anything extra or concentrate on focusing a camera while you are midair on a skateboard stunt!! Anyone who has tried this knows exactly what I mean…….

The Right Equipment

Get yourself a helmet cam or bullet cam that mounts securely to your helmet.

These days, thankfully, most extreme sports enthusiasts are wearing helmets for safety, so this camera is a small addition to your regular gear.

A mini personal digital video recorder can be used, and tucked away into a zippered pocket and you don’t have to worry about it at all. Just press the ‘start’ button right as you begin, and you will have a continuous recording of your adventure.

Timing is Everything!

When you are planning to record your extreme sports video, it is very important to take into consideration the conditions under which you will be recording, such as weather, daylight, etc. Although the bullet camera itself may be waterproof, sometimes recording certain activities in the rain may not be ideal.

Make sure you have enough light, too, not only for the quality of your recording purposes, but to keep yourself safe for the entire event.

Something Great to Share!

Following these helpful tips may make the difference when you are recording your extreme sports videos. Considering the right equipment for safety and for quality recording will allow you to have an extreme sports video that is well worth sharing with your family and friends. Getting hurt, or damaging your gear is not worth it!

Take the time to do it right, and you’ll be very glad that you did!

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