Cliff diving + GoPro

[e.wait]

Going cliff diving today at a spot I have been on numerous occasions. The highest jump is 35 feet or so and I'm hoping to get a selfie-type video of me front flipping it (which I've done before). I was about to build a gnarwhal mount on an old helmet for my GoPro in order to get the shot, but it occurred to me that the drag of the pole once I hit the water could cause my head to torque backward. I would just hold a pole in my hand like most people, but I'm unsure that I'll be able to properly tuck at the end and get the flip around while holding the pole.

Has anyone ever tried this? Should I just hold the pole in my hand? Other solutions?

+K for any helpful input

 

[msg]

I'm not sure if it will look very good flipping with it in your hand. From when I've done cliff jumps, getting your face is the best bit cause you get all sorts of funny facials, especially on the higher ones.

Holding it will be fine.

 

[j.saaaarela]

I doubt that a gnarwhal mount would catch the surface like that, unless it's unusually long. If you're that worried about it, don't clip the helmet, assuming it will stay on your head in the air without it. If it does want to pull your head back, the helmet would just come off. Just make sure the rig would float haha.