It would appear after a number of run-ins and near misses involving cyclists whilst out walking my dog in my local country park, I may have to invest in a (relatively cheap) body worn camera.

 

So, if anyone has any recommendations, or, even better, if they have any experience of using such a system, it would be greatly appreciated.  I have used BWSS before, but that was in a professional capacity and those ones cost several hundred £'s!

 

Many thanks,

 

Fin

 

Aye I only know the professional kit I'm afraid.

 

But you probably want something that's easy to charge with a replacable battery.

Old mobile phone, couple of leather belts and some duck tape?

Get another one for the dog, just in case...

I went for this;

 

Boblov BWC

 

 

 

Looks pretty discrete and usable, actually. At that price, I'd get two and put the other one on the dog's coat.

I was imagining you strapping a GoPro to a tactical chest rig, or something... which is probably what I would do!

 

So what are you getting up to, that you have such regular run-ins with cyclists necessitating video evidence?

Are you a troublemaker by nature, or is Glasgow just like that in general? 😛

 

Will the Police be able to do anything with this evidence?

On 31/10/2019 at 15:55, Fin69 said:

I went for this;

 

Boblov BWC

 

 

 

 

Sorry I didn't see the post in time but that model is available via aliexpress for under 20 squid - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32890569819.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6f865c65XOfk6K&algo_pvid=7915004f-1106-4de5-b28a-9da07de7da65&algo_expid=7915004f-1106-4de5-b28a-9da07de7da65-1&btsid=b50265f2-62bf-4076-82c4-de399544e0dc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_9,searchweb201603_55

 

Ideally you'd want it to have a similar rolling recording feature that you get on dash cams that saves a clip when you hit a button. Otherwise you'll be forever wiping and resetting it.

 

I'm also now intreagued what's is going on to warrant a cam while walking the dog?

i had it in one local park with both cycles and joy mopeds. We all ended up carrying a large stick or walking stick and threating to use it. Most of this lot are bully boys and when faced down will rapidly back off. They rely on their so  called ability to get away. Not so easy when thir bike has a damagd wheel as you've had to act to prevent personal injury. in some parks, the mere act of recording gets more attention and threats. On one occasion, when I got the phone out to record ,I was buzzed more, Until I used the extension lead as a threat.

5 hours ago, StickyMicky said:

 

Sorry I didn't see the post in time but that model is available via aliexpress for under 20 squid - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32890569819.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6f865c65XOfk6K&algo_pvid=7915004f-1106-4de5-b28a-9da07de7da65&algo_expid=7915004f-1106-4de5-b28a-9da07de7da65-1&btsid=b50265f2-62bf-4076-82c4-de399544e0dc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_9,searchweb201603_55

 

NOW YOU TELL ME!!!!!

 

It's alright, I bought the offer without the 32Gb micro SD card for around £30, bought a 64Gb Micro SD card for £40 in total and recieved it in less than 24 hours.

10 minutes ago, Fin69 said:

recieved it in less than 24 hours.

 

So where's the road test report then?

 

I've experienced a number of issues over the last few years, but it seems to be increasing in regularity over the last few months or so, and now it seems to be predominantly with cyclists.

 

This one happened last year, and although it does not involve cyclists could have serious repercussions for Hadley.

 

For short walks I go to my local park.  There is a path that disects it, with a small circular path on one side and a play area on the other.  I never let Hadley run around on the play area.  Went in one day to be confronted by a woman in her 60's/70's pushing a baby in one of the swings.  She started shouting at me to get my dog on the lead before it attacked her child.  When I pointed out my dog was 30m away and heading away from her, 5 teenies with prams threatened to phone the police about a dog running around loose in the park near their children.  My word against six.

 

Whilst walking in the local country park I've had several incidents with cyclists approaching me at speed failing to either slow down or let me know they are approaching. On the occasions where I don't see or hear them and they approach at speed, I tend to say words to the effect of; "You could have at least rang a bell or slowed down." On quite a few occasions they have gotten off their bikes and approached me in a manner I interpreted to be threatening; actually throwing their bikes onto the ground, clenched fists, verbal abuse, acting aggressivley et al...

 

The most recent incident was on Sunday where three cyclists (though initially I only saw two) approached myself, the wife and Hadley from behind.  The male got to within 2m before saying "Excuse me." by the time he finished speaking he was right beside me.  When I gave me usual response, he stated he found ringing a bell to be aggressive, and that saying Excuse me was a lot politer.  At this point a third cyclist (female) approached from the rear and told me to "Shut the f~~k up you old b*****d!"  Thing is, I had to check myself from knocking her off her bike. 

 

I'm not the only one using the park who is experiencing this, and It's only a matter of time before someone does something they'll regret.  The local council will want proof, hence the camera footage.  It's then up to them whether they act on it or not.

51 minutes ago, StickyMicky said:

 

So where's the road test report then?

 

Hadley is approaching 14 so she really only has long walks at the weekend.  Not sure if I'll be able to post footage on here though?

On 02/11/2019 at 00:34, Fin69 said:

Went in one day to be confronted by a woman in her 60's/70's pushing a baby in one of the swings.  She started shouting at me to get my dog on the lead before it attacked her child. 

 

Well, in most public parks there are usually signs up instructing you to keep your dog on-lead... Them's the rules, so you have to abide by them. Same for areas where cyclists might be passing and even the lead presents a risk of getting tangled, or causing an accident, which will always go against you since you're supposed to always have your dog under control and out of any humans' way.

Also, assuming that is Hadley in your profile pic, the average person will probably just think she's a Pitbull/Staffie and panic.

 

Try finding somewhere it's safe to let her off lead and run. Get out toward the country more - It also means you won't have to deal with other people around.

Trust me, it's even harder with three dogs, one of whom is always at the back herding, another who always wants to be three leagues ahead, and another who is a Labdrador!!