As Contour continues to do battle with GoPro over the action-sport POV camera market, its latest offensive centers around prepackaged activity-specific mount kits that ought to make it easier for purchasers to select one up and go. Also new is an all-in-one ContourRoam watersports kit that features the HD camera and waterproof case that's able to keeping it dry at depths of as much as 60m. The mount kits include sets for skiers, cyclists, motorcyclists, hikers and an all purpose helmet mount kit. All of those are available in starting today at the company's website and at select retailers, with the mount kits going for between $59 - $99 and the Roam Watersports kit for $249. We appreciated the Contour+'s sleek package in our face to face test with the Hero 2 last month and the addition of those packages might be useful it compete on price and simplicity of use right out of the box. The express details are within the press release after the break and photographs of every set are within the gallery below, assuming your hobbies are exciting enough to merit recording, for sure.
CONTOUR'S NEW MOUNT KITS OFFER TYPE OF MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR CAPTURING LIFE'S EPIC MOMENTS
Innovative Mount Kits and New ROAM Watersports Kit Makes it Easy to Capture Rich Video - From Anywhere
SEATTLE, WASH. – May 1, 2012 – Contour, Inc. (www.contour.com), the corporate that makes it easy to capture and share epic moments with hands free HD video cameras, apps and accessories, today announces five new activity-specific mount kits. Each kit is designed to integrate seamlessly with Contour's award-winning cameras, and give everything required for capturing beautiful HD action video for snow, bike, motorsports, outdoor or almost every other adventure.
Additionally, the ContourROAM Watersports Kit, also available today, offers a total solution for watersports aficionados.
"Getting one of the best shot because it happens is our top priority," says Marc Barros, CEO. "Creating an integrated system of cameras and mounts allows unlimited creativity, and enables people to exploit our cameras to capture rich, HD video wherever or whenever they happen to be. It's not relevant if you are dropping into your first wave, free-climbing Half Dome or grinding a rail, our ecosystem of high-quality products provides a straightforward, complete experience from capture to share."
The activity-based mounts highlight the company's emphasis on product design. The mounts are easier to purchase (just select your activity and pick the right kit); additionally they offer a nearly unlimited kind of filming options, from helmets, surfboards, kayaks, snowboards, ski poles, bikes, motorcycles, cars, or virtually any outdoor activity.
Limitless Solutions for Capturing Rich, HD Video
Snow Mounts – The very best combination for capturing the entire action at the snow, the Contour Snow Mounts includes two easy-to-use helmet mounts, a goggle strap mount, and the recently launched pole mount that permits users to mount their ContourROAM or Contour+ to any standard ski pole (11-18 mm diameter) for recording winter adventures. The Snow Mounts and all other mount kits also include a compact, weatherproof carry bag. For sample action footage using Snow Mounts, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-snow-mounts
Bike Mounts – For cyclists on skinny or fat tires, Contour Bike Mounts provide a considerable number of mount combinations. Two helmet mounts will be attached to either a vented or full-face helmet. A bar mount could be strapped to handlebars (15-33 mm diameter) and a flex strap mount lets cyclists attach their camera to a seat post, chain stay or any round or irregular bar. For sample action footage using Bike Mounts, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-bike-mounts
Moto Mounts – Designed for all motorsports professionals and enthusiasts, this mix features a suction cup mount for windshields or the flex strap mount on roll bars, handle bars or the other round or irregular shape. The profile mount is designed to be a low profile option and the adjustable rotating flat surface mount helps drivers get the proper angle at any speed. For sample action footage using Motorsports Mounts, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-motor-sports-mounts
Outdoor Mounts – Designed for true outdoors adventurers whether it's fishing, climbing or trekking, this all-around mounts combination enables users to glue their camera to their head or baseball cap. People may also use the flex strap mount to hitch their camera on any variety of pole. For sample action footage using Outdoor Mounts, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-outdoor-mounts
Helmet Mounts – Made for all helmet types, whether it is a hard shell, vented or full-face, this mix of mounts supports motorcross, downhill, snow, skate or climbing activities. An additional 3M adhesive pack is included to permit easy change of mounting positions or helmets. For sample action footage using Helmet Mounts, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-helmet-mounts
ROAM Watersports Kit – An all-in-one package that contains everything had to capture beautiful HD action video while doing water-based sports which includes wake boarding, surfing, paddling, scuba diving, etc. The kit includes the simple-to-use ContourROAM, a completely adjustable surfboard mount and the ContourROAM waterproof case which allows you to dive all the way down to 60 meters. For sample action footage using the ROAM Watersports Kit, visit: http://contour.com/stories/contour-watersports-mounts
Pricing and Availability
Available today from Contour.com and choose retailers, the kits are priced at $79.99 for Snow Mounts, $79.99 for Bike Mounts, $99.99 for Moto Mounts, $59.99 for outside Mounts and $59.99 for Helmet Mounts. The ROAM Watersports Kit is additionally available at Contour.com for $249.99. Products also are available at major sports retailers including REI and backcountry.com; and consumer electronics retailers, including Amazon.com and crutchfield.com.
About Contour
Seattle-based Contour makes it easy for folks to capture and share life's epic moments. With award-winning, hands-free HD video cameras, apps and accessories; active people, athletes and professional filmmakers can outfit themselves with easy-to-use solutions for creating, broadcasting and sharing engaging videos. The corporate has become synonymous with hands-free, POV cameras and social video tools, topping charts for RED Dot's design award, Forbes' list of America's Most Promising Companies, the INC. 500 list and CNET's Editor's Choice award. For more info, visit www.contour.com
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