SUP Mag UK lo-res free to readers April 2014 lo-res free to read | Page 72

kit

review
Stick joy – SickStick
Joystick paddle

Shoot yourself – GoPro
Flymount attachment

www.sickstick.co.uk
SickStick’s most popular paddle is their Joystick
model – performance by the bucket load and
affordable price point, what’s not to like. More
styling than you can, er, shake a stick at, this SUP
weapon is made up of a carbon shaft and 100%
wooden blade. The whole package is finished with
a slightly retro look and easy on the eyes styling.

www.flymount.com

Flymount have been kicking around a few years and are
recognised as a choice GoPro windsurf mounting system –
they’re also 100% British made. A nifty bit of kit, its unique
locking system doesn’t just attach to masts though.
Capturing on water action has exploded in popularity of late. With a huge choice of cams the
difficulty can also be in finding appropriate attachments for your sport. Flymount’s offering fits
the SUP bill perfectly with the opportunity of fixing to your paddle shaft.
When I first laid hands on the Flymount I was taken aback. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it
certainly wasn’t such a robust, versatile and durable piece of kit. High quality plastic fittings
coupled with marine grade stainless steel, and glass reinforced Nylon-66 give it a quality look and
feel.
It’s the little things that count and Flymount’s product is testament to endless hours of research
and design. For example: having rubber cushions inserted inside the jaws serves to protect
anything it’s attached to. If this was metal or plastic it would scuff and possibly cause damage.
Having the option to swivel and lock the head in place, for minute tweaks in shooting angles, is
also genius.
During my first session I was a little sceptical how it would feel while attached. After all, as SUPers,
we’re constantly striving for the lightest kit. I’m not going to deny, the Flymount is chunky and
weighty, but that’s the trade off with having a quality product.
Even with this extra bit of gear my paddle’s swing weight was still minimal and much less
noticeable than initially feared. I chose to fix the Flymount near the blade as this would give me a
wider angle of view. You can of course bring it closer to your paddle’s grip and minimise swing
weight further.

CONCLUSION
Currently there’s no
better product on the
market that offers such
durability, versatility
and saf WG