action video cam maker Contour shuts down...

Apologies if this is old news, but I just read about it.
In early August Coutour shut down and laid everyone off. Too bad. Started less than 10 years ago as a local Seattle company by two young guys who liked to ski and shoot their trips. I met the founders soon after they started up.

Once they turned it over to the venture capital guys, I think they lost their mojo and tried to push too hard to compete with GoPro, going into the big box stores, etc.

I really like my Contour Roam2. Simple easy to use, nice form factor, good video quality, easy mounting to my goggle strap. I have a GoPro too, but I don't like it. Just too much of a pain to use. The whole design just seems wrong... a square camera for high speed action sports?

I don't like to see good products fail. Oh well. I'll use my Contour until something better comes along.
Dave

It seems like it's not all over after all. A couple of days ago...

"We are pleased to inform you that Contour has been purchased by Clarke Capital Partners and is in the process of relaunching the business under new leadership. As a result we believe that customers will benefit from the continued development of world-class cameras and accessories. We also look forward to supporting our distribution and retail partners with a dramatic improvement in marketing programs. This restructuring should be completed in the next few weeks and will result in a seasoned and focused leadership team intent on building the Contour brand and continuing to develop world-class cameras and accessories."
-Contour

Well, that's interesting. Thanks for the update. I'll keep an eye out for their progress.
I'd like to see continued improvements to their product line. GoPro needs some good competitors.

Great to hear, I prefer my Roam over that other brand also.

that's great news! i've got two Contours. thanks for the update, Chuffa

Great news. I was wondering if I'd have any issues buying spare batteries & helmet mounts.

My contourRoam 1600 has taken a beaten and still works AOK ... I'm not surprised to see someone, some how, has kept their technology going ...

I dont like the Video quality of the contour... it jumps around on bumps compared to the GoPro.... I mount my gopro under the visor so its out of the way and have zero problems