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CovetFile · 11-13-2012, 09:02 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on these new goggles? They use the MOD Live, and I have read a couple of places they will be compatible with the new gopro hd hero black edition.

I am not an expert, but besides the price tag I think they are pretty cool-especially for a tech guy like me.

Any and all responses are appreciated.

readimag · 11-13-2012, 09:13 PM

Welcome to the party and the search button.

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/out...ve-goggle.html

CovetFile · 11-13-2012, 09:32 PM

Thanks, read the thread and I am asking specifically about the gopro functionality.

Sassicaia · 11-14-2012, 12:12 AM

if its compatible with gopro ill buy them. I havent read that anywhere...not even the oakley site.

hktrdr · 11-14-2012, 06:24 AM

What do you mean by 'compatible' with the GoPro 3? Mounting compatibility (i.e., possible to attach the GoPro to the Goggle in a special way) or that the GoPro can stream directly to the Recon display? Or something else?

CovetFile · 11-14-2012, 06:54 AM

By compatible I mean that you would be able to see the live stream just like you would be able to with the Contour+ or Contour GPS. Apparently, because the Airwave uses bluetooth technology and the new GoPro Hero 3 has built in bluetooth it should work? That said, I am pretty sure you can buy a wifi bacpac for an older model of the GoPro that gives it bluetooth functionality so I may go into the store today and test it out.

Either way, you can get a live stream so you can know what you are filming-but with the Contour products.

Below is a link to an article from CNET claiming functionality with the GoPro.

Goggles with built-in display let you ski like a boss | Tech Culture - CNET News

NWskunkAPE · 11-15-2012, 12:54 AM

Forget the big box stores camera's. Contour cams are far better than Go Pro.

CovetFile · 11-15-2012, 05:25 AM

My local REI has the Contour GPS that is bluetooth enabled on sale for $149. I might search around for a better deal, but I might get that for this season.

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CovetFile Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 15	Oakley Airwave Anyone have any thoughts on these new goggles? They use the MOD Live, and I have read a couple of places they will be compatible with the new gopro hd hero black edition. I am not an expert, but besides the price tag I think they are pretty cool-especially for a tech guy like me. Any and all responses are appreciated.

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11-13-2012, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
readimag Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 434	Welcome to the party and the search button. http://www.snowboardingforum.com/out...ve-goggle.html

11-13-2012, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
CovetFile Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 15	Thanks, read the thread and I am asking specifically about the gopro functionality.

11-14-2012, 12:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sassicaia -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 509	if its compatible with gopro ill buy them. I havent read that anywhere...not even the oakley site.

11-14-2012, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
hktrdr Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,185	What do you mean by 'compatible' with the GoPro 3? Mounting compatibility (i.e., possible to attach the GoPro to the Goggle in a special way) or that the GoPro can stream directly to the Recon display? Or something else?

11-14-2012, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
CovetFile Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 15	By compatible I mean that you would be able to see the live stream just like you would be able to with the Contour+ or Contour GPS. Apparently, because the Airwave uses bluetooth technology and the new GoPro Hero 3 has built in bluetooth it should work? That said, I am pretty sure you can buy a wifi bacpac for an older model of the GoPro that gives it bluetooth functionality so I may go into the store today and test it out. Either way, you can get a live stream so you can know what you are filming-but with the Contour products. Below is a link to an article from CNET claiming functionality with the GoPro. Goggles with built-in display let you ski like a boss \| Tech Culture - CNET News

11-15-2012, 12:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
NWskunkAPE Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23	Forget the big box stores camera's. Contour cams are far better than Go Pro.

11-15-2012, 05:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
CovetFile Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 15	My local REI has the Contour GPS that is bluetooth enabled on sale for $149. I might search around for a better deal, but I might get that for this season.