GoWorx 2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Our Top 10 GoPro & Smartphone Accessories
Looking for gifts for a GoPro/smartphone photography fan? Check out our picks for the top 10 GoPro gifts and smartphone gadgets of the 2016 Holiday Season.
Holiday shopping is tough, especially for GoPro and smartphone gurus. There are literally thousands of accessories to choose from. That’s why we curated the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for GoPro/smartphone lovers, so you can find a gift that is sure to blow their mind and boost their creativity while they document their wildest adventures.
From new GoPro poles to dive-ready GoPro accessories and smartphone photography gear, this GoPro gift guide is your secret to knocking the holiday socks off even the pickiest GoPro Gurus.
1) GoWorx GoKnuckles / FreeRide Combo
No GoPro? No Problem – With this best-selling combo you can transform your smartphone into an action camera ready to capture your every adventure. With the clamp-down security of the FreeRide and the finger-hugging GoKnuckles, your smartphone becomes an extension of your arm, opening up the world to your creative eye.
What We Love – We love seeing our fans use the GoKnuckles and FreeRide in ways we never would have dreamed. And we love that you can use the GoKnuckles with a GoPro for stable, hand-held awesomeness, or use the FreeRide in addition to your GoPro to shoot a second angle, or use the FreeRide to mount your smartphone anywhere you can mount a GoPro mount. The list goes on...
Give the GoWorx GoKnuckles / FreeRide Combo | $34.99
2) KNEKT GP4 Kit : Dome Port & Trigger Kit
Included: FREE GoSpot Lens Water Repellent
Capture the Ocean – Get the ultimate ocean photography accessories for GoPro in one package. The GP4 Trigger turns your GoPro into a one-handed, point-and-shoot camera, and paired with the game-changing KSD6 you can accurately capture the action above AND below the surface, which is a dream come true for surf photographers, divers or anyone that loves to use their GoPro in the water.
What We Love – We love the epic over-under photos possible with this combo. We also love the attention to detail in the KSD6 Dome Port, which was optically matched for your GoPro HERO camera and even increases its field of view—meaning you capture more of the tropical reef with every shot. Lastly, we love that this combo comes complete with a free bottle of GoSpot Lens Water Repellent to keep the water droplets from accumulating on the dome or your GoPro lens.
Give the KNEKT GP4 Kit : Dome Port & Trigger Kit | $459.99
Get FREE bottle of GoSpot Lens Water Repellent when you buy the KNEKT GP4 Trigger / KSD6 Dome Port Combo, only on GoWorx.com.
Light It Up – A burly GoPro lighting system that works above or below the waves, this package gives GoPro photographers the means to capture studio-quality photo and video regardless of light conditions. Maybe you want to record a nighttime guerrilla skate session or maybe you want to use this powerful lighting system to correct the color in your dive photography; either way, this fully waterproof 1200-lumen light and Flex Grip Video Arm is all you need to ensure you always shoot with good lighting.
What We Love – The adjustability of the Flex Grip Video Arm is impressive and accommodates almost every camera angle and light orientation imaginable. We also love the various power modes of Aqualite Pro 100° Video Light (including SOS mode) and the included waterproof case that can safely store this kit and your GoPro.
Give the UKPro POV BlackPak | $454.99
4) GoScope Boost / Boost Plus GoPro Extension Pole
Find Your Angle and Get Wild – An adjustable GoPro pole for adventurers wanting more control over their epic video reels. This telescoping pole stands up to the abuse of mountain shenanigans, cliff dives and more while dishing out on-the-go adjustability with its Scope Lock technology and 360 Revolution Buckle, which lets you rotate your camera and dial in the perfect angle for your next moment of greatness.
What We Love – We love the awesome new camo colors as well as the dual quick-release mount that lets you quickly and securely mount your GoPro. You can even attach two GoPro cameras and film two angles simultaneously, which is rad. Choose between the Boost and 40-inch Boost Plus for an extra-wide-angle perspective of your biggest adventures.
Give the GoScope Boost / Boost Plus | $54.95 / $69.95
Stable as a Table – Even though it was built for underwater GoPro photography, this two-handed tray mount works so well that all types of filmmakers are getting their hands on this GoPro trigger. The dual trigger system works for lefties or righties and the weighted, balanced design ensures smooth filming, so you can film pro-level shots at the reef or film street scenes for your next independent film.
What We Love – We love how seamlessly this pairs with the KSD6 Dome Port, continuing KNEKT’s legacy of innovative dive photography accessories. KNEKT’s sturdy design and construction should be noted as well, as this beast was built to last (like all of their gear).
Give the KNEKT KDT Dive Trigger | $169.99
6) MicroJib 2
Pan & Tilt Like a Pro...Even Underwater – For the future movie producer, skate legend or adventure filmmaker, the MicroJib 2 enables smooth, cinematic panning and tilting with a GoPro HERO camera. This telescoping pole is more popular than ever thanks to a redesigned internal axel and gearbox, which lets you rotate your camera with the rubber grip and add mind-bending effects to your low-budget film project.
What We Love – We love the new waterproof design that lets you capture underwater pan and tilt shots. We also love the tough design, which can withstand countless skate sessions and a few action-packed trips around the globe.
Give the MicroJib 2 | $119.00
Included: FREE GoWorx GoKnuckles
Get the Power Pack – For the tech-loving gearhead, this solar powered backpack is the perfect mix of style and science fiction. Its integrated, waterproof solar panel charges its internal battery, which can then power up your smartphone while you wander the wilds or travel to strange, possibly post-apocalyptic lands. Complete with a padded laptop sleeve, waterproof zippers and a sleek design, this backpack gives you the storage you need in a style that’s clearly from the future.
What We Love – We love that this pack’s powerful battery can charge your smartphone just as fast as your wall charger, and, of course, that you can charge your device by harnessing the power of our local star. Also, we really love that this pack comes with a free GoKnuckles so you can beef up your GoPro video skills while you travel.
Give the BIRKSUN Mythos Backpack | $169.00
Get a FREE GoWorx GoKnuckles when you buy the BIRKSUN Mythos Black Edition, only on GoWorx.com.
8) UKPro 54HDF Floating Pole for GoPro
Go Wide or Go Home – Grab this solid, extra-long pole for anyone on your Holiday list that wants to shoot wide-angle perspectives of their extreme exploits. This floating pole extends out to 54 inches so your GoPro can capture all of your awesome board work. It’s also long enough to squeeze all of your friends into that epic sunset shot.
What We Love – We love that this pole floats, making life easy for surfers looking to capture their scenic wave riding. The bomber aluminum design also gets high marks for durability, making it the top choice for many extreme athletes and adventure-loving filmmakers.
Give the UKPro 54HDF Floating Pole for GoPro | $59.99
9) Spivo Stick
Click It, Spin It, Shoot It – The perfect gift for the action junky that’s perpetually stepping up their game (and the GoPro videos that go with it). With a click of its lightning-fast trigger, your GoPro (or smartphone) rotates 180-degrees instantly, switching between selfie and forward modes fast enough catch the face you made right before that massive wipeout.
What We Love – Other than that sweet, sweet swivel, we love that you can just as easily mount a GoPro, smartphone or any other camera to its standard ¼-20 tripod mount. We also love that you can operate this rotating selfie stick underwater and catch all your fishy friends down at the reef.
Give the Spivo Stick | $49.99
10) BRLS Removable GoPro Suction Cup Mount
Stick It & Rip It – Designed as a surfboard mount that doesn’t ruin your board, this powerful suction cup mount lets you mount your GoPro to any flat (or nearly flat) surface. Bumpers, windows, boats, robots—you name it and this sturdy triple suction cup will stick to it. Aside from the obvious surf flicks, this versatile mount works great for action movie sequences, travel vlogs, promotional videos and countless other applications.
What We Love – Even with its extreme hold on wet or dry surfaces, this mount’s clever cup design still makes it easy to remove and adjust while you’re waiting for the next luscious set of waves to roll in.
Give the BRLS Removable GoPro Suction Cup Mount | $39.99
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