Bit of a strange request

[downfader]

I want to put a camera up high by securing some tubing to my pannier rack so the camera is up about 6 feet in air. This is for a video where I wish to demonstrate proper signalling techniques. I've looked at the usual suspects (DIY stores) but the tubing and pipes they sell are both too heavy and flexible. I think carbon tubing would be a safer bet for a clear image.

Anyone know where to get some? I'd like to put a flag at the top too. Colour isnt too important though I will probably either paint or cover it with coloured/reflective tape.

 

[TVC]

Fishing pole?

 

[Panter]

As above, fishing rod would probably be your best bet.
Or, a landing net handle may be an easy (and cheap) solution. I doubt you'll get a carbon one but you should get a fibreglass one cheap. I have one that is very light & strong, and was < £10.00 IIRC

 

[downfader]

Ahh never thought of fishing gear! Good idea!

Cheers!

 

[Piemaster]

Aren't fishing rods designed to be flexible? Would camera end up waving about a bit?
K.I.S.S. - broomhandle, or something like a pole for roller painting ceilings (think you can get extendable ones) assuming it isn't going to be a permanent fixture on the bike.

Oh, and don't forget height restrictions when you get sorted

 

[slowmotion]

You might find some suitable thin wall aluminium tubing at this on-line store. I don't know if you get stiffed by the carriage charges, but it's worth considering. There are plenty of similar sites, BTW.

http://www.metals4u.co.uk/products.asp?Cat_ID=22&gclid=CMTIpL70-6YCFUoKfAod_nCIDw

 

[Aperitif]

32mm or 11/4" plumbing waste might do you - the 38mm will be less bendy-wavy and there might even be fittings that help secure the camera on top!
Nutter!

 

[Gerry Attrick]

If you really want carbon, try http://www.carbonology.com/carbon-fibre-tubes-c-64.html?sesid=usokmcjr6j1t34bpqp1mv2jdr2

 

[slowmotion]

Hmm, plumbing???

22mm copper tube?

 

[downfader]

Aren't fishing rods designed to be flexible? Would camera end up waving about a bit?
K.I.S.S. - broomhandle, or something like a pole for roller painting ceilings (think you can get extendable ones) assuming it isn't going to be a permanent fixture on the bike.

Oh, and don't forget height restrictions when you get sorted

Landing net handles might be different. Just found a load of cheap ones at a local shop me Father used to use:

http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/3081/Middy--The-Works--Landing-Net-Handle.html
http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/5324/Daiwa-Sweepfire-3m-Telescopic-Landing-Net-Handle.html

I might shimmy down there and have a look later. I wont be going anywhere where it will be too much of a problem. I plan to put the flag at face level to remind me, too.

 

[slowmotion]

Addis broom handle.

http://www.addisshop.co.uk/shop_moredetails.php?code=510551

For extra street cred, you could try a telescopic one and have an adjustable camera height....

 

[Panter]

Landing net handles might be different. Just found a load of cheap ones at a local shop me Father used to use:

http://www.poingdest...Net-Handle.html
http://www.poingdest...Net-Handle.html

I might shimmy down there and have a look later. I wont be going anywhere where it will be too much of a problem. I plan to put the flag at face level to remind me, too.

I'd imagine a landing net handle would be perfect, they're designed to be stiff but light.
Do you have a Decathlon near you? they do some cheap, good quality landing net handles there.

Oh, and of course all landing net handles have a standard sized thread on the end (sorry can't remember what that is, Google will reveal all) so you could probably get a simple, removeable mounting plate knocked up cheaply somewhere?


EDIT: Couldn't resist a quick look, it's a 3/8" threaded hole.

 

[snailracer]

Use 3 or 4 bamboo poles braced like a pyramid i.e. trianglulation, like a bike frame

 

[TVC]

You could always hire this guy to stand on your rack:

But perhaps not this guy: