Side Mount Or Chin Mount?

[Dark Rider]

Im currently having this debate with myself as well. I prefer the look of a chin mount since its more natural looking and less wind resistance. BUT, if I tuck down at speed you can see anything since my screen is completely black...

Side mount is the traditional view but the gopro is just so huge and I dont really like the look of it.

Attaching my GoPro to the chin on my helmet, Shark S900, is difficult because it has a sharp angle on the front and a vent so placement is going to be tough.

 

[Scoobyrex]

I went with the motonosity type mount and bought an icon dark alliance helmet to solve my issue. Seems to work so far.

 

[superbiggy]

I have the AGV AX8 EVO and I have a large MX style vent in front and I had pretty much given up on the chin mount. However I was looking at how motonosity did his. He used a gopro front helmet mount and mounted his off to the side with the links wrapping around. After looking at his I'm going to give it a go on my helmet and see how it turns out.

Awesome !

 

[Deanos]

This is the way I have my Go Pro mounted on my Shark S600...
Bit of a mecano set, but it has been like this for almost 2 years and it is still solid!
I see the bolts are a bit rusty now.
I have plenty so not worried...

 

[HV Smiley]

I went with the Motonosity style mounting solution in both of my helmets, as I prefer a front mount camera. For me I like seeing my Hero4 Silver's screen and being on a dual sport there's not a lot of bike obstructing my view. I'll try to attach a good picture later, both pics I have don't show the mounts well.

 

[Lancey]

Has anybody seen an example of a chin-mount for a smartphone? I've got a spare handset lying around that does 60fps HD video, and thought it might make a good helmet cam if I can figure out a way to securely attach it - especially since I'd be able to upload directly to YouTube from the phone.

 

[SmokyOwl]

Has anybody seen an example of a chin-mount for a smartphone? I've got a spare handset lying around that does 60fps HD video, and thought it might make a good helmet cam if I can figure out a way to securely attach it - especially since I'd be able to upload directly to YouTube from the phone.

Nope...

 

[Flyboy]

I have a GoPro 4 and my helmet wasn't great for a front mount but I added and added and added. Finally got it to work after about 6 feet of angles. Now I use the GoPro ball swivel and that's it. Love it. Use the Sena 20S with a neck curtain all the time.

 

[HV Smiley]

Here are the fore-promised pics of my setup. Sticky note is only there as a backdrop to aid in seeing the hardware. I love the camera angle this gives me, and with Superview you can't tell that it's slightly off center. Also, there's usually one of those white rubber fillers in the snap-in piece, but I forgot it this morning.

 

[NoAdventur]

I recently just did a review on the Proshot mount. Can't post the link. But that would solve any chin mounting issues fairly cheaply and looks the best

 

[R-Rated]

My favorite mount is a half helmet with the GoPro coming downward to end just above the upper edge of my field of vision. I was on a ride months ago and we stopped for a drink. I took a swig from a bottle and the footage looked like it was actu ally the viewer! Sweet!

My next favorite is chin mount. It gives a good view.

But, I too have gone to a modular helmet so I am running side mount. Makes it look like the viewer is my passenger leaning forward.

I thought about rigging some arms and bringing the camera around front so the chinbar can still open. Anyone try that yet?

 

[Captain]

The thing that's always made me wonder about chin mounted cameras is in the event of an accident whats the likelihood of the camera breaking through the visor and into your face?

 

[R-Rated]

The thing that's always made me wonder about chin mounted cameras is in the event of an accident whats the likelihood of the camera breaking through the visor and into your face?

That is a valid concern.

I would suspect there is a lot that could do that anyway such as mirrors, bars, a rider's own arm. . .

I suspect the camera would come off but to go up through the face shield seems very low probabilty.

However, my idea doing a floating chin mount on a modular helmet does not sound so good now. No visor to stop it if the helmet is open!

Luckily the half helmet mount still has the helmet between me and the camera unless I end up in a horrific faceplant..

 

[XeonGhos7]

My GoPro mount is mounted on a position between the Chin and the Left Side on the Left Jaw section of the helmet. This is due to not having a proper surface to mount it. The footage I get is Left biased showing the front of the bike including the handlebar. Gives it a nice perspective.

 

[whingnut]

i'm running a contour plus 2 on my Scorpion R410 its mounted right side so allow for the Sena on the left.

 

[Lancey]

I've ended up with a kind of hybrid setup where my camera is mounted sort of off to the side of my chin, which seems to produce a pretty good point of view that matches what I'm looking at myself. The only problem I've got now is that it clearly displays my speedo, and I'm not sure I want that visible in my YT videos because it could be incriminating (I'm talking like 10mph over the limit a lot of the time - nothing loopy, but enough to warrant a fine/points) - am I being overly paranoid?

 

[DanielJ]

...
I would go as far as buying the appropriate helmet just to vlog...

Imagine if a Helmet manufacturer actually designed a Helmet that incorporates a recess INTO the ergonomic helmet shell, to mount a Cam of your choice.

So there would be no "brick" mounted on the side or front (the Cam in its Case), you wouldn't see the Cam at all, just an obscure 'window' that the lense of the Cam peers through, incorporated into the design of the Helmet. The Cam is then essentially 'internal'.

 

[DanielJ]

I don't know but I think actually seeing the edge of the Helmet / visor, or even front end of the motorcycle, visible in the video, adds a certain authenticity, for the viewer. A more immersive experience, riding slingshot on a motorbike!?

With mine, the Cam is on the side of the helmet, you see the front of the visor/chin to the left, but just a little. Also none of the front of the bike is visible, but perhaps that's a good thing, considering the number of people concerned about having their Speedo on display!

I'd like a little of the bike showing, after all, while post editing, you can always "erase" the actual speedo reading.

 

[BehindBars]

Personally prefer chin mount, as a viewer and a rider. I'm even looking for a new lid specifically for better chin mount options

I've ridden with a gopro on the side and after a long ride its just not as comfortable for me, although the chin mount can sometimes get in the way for shoulder checks. Pros and cons for both.

 

[JoshAFJ]

I have the AGV AX8 EVO and I have a large MX style vent in front and I had pretty much given up on the chin mount. However I was looking at how motonosity did his. He used a gopro front helmet mount and mounted his off to the side with the links wrapping around. After looking at his I'm going to give it a go on my helmet and see how it turns out.

I set up my helmet exactly like this when I saw this video.

I used to have a side mount. One for a Go Pro and one for a Replay XD, but now it's chin mount all the way.