GoPro: Head vs. Chest Mount

Head or chest mount? My advice? By both!

The GoPro Head Mount

The GoPro Headstrap Mount offers a variety of head-mounting options. It will fit over an ice hockey helmet, a bike helmet, or a motorcycle helmet. The Quick Clip enables the user to attach the GoPro to a backward baseball cap, or other object that is 3-10mm wide. It is perfect for extreme activities like white-water rafting, snowboarding, or running a marathon. On the flip side, you can mount it on your toddler’s head to record his movements. This product allows you to record excellent images without using your hands.

The mount will be located on the front of the cap instead of the brim, which helps to evenly distribute its weight on your forehead. The mount is durable and reliable: you won’t have to worry about dropping or losing your camera. The adjustments to tilt the camera work admirably, and the unit folds down compactly after use, so you can easily carry it with you. It’s well-made and comfortable.

The settings on the GoPro Headstrap may be difficult for some people to use; lots of button-pressing is required to configure anything. The battery life is poor, and it takes a long time to recharge it. Some consumers may find it uncomfortable, resulting in a headache after a few hours. The baseball cap needed for this headstrap must be the fitted kind: a baseball cap with plastic bands or a velcro strap doesn’t work, because there’s a big hole where the Quick Clip is supposed to connect. In addition, the Quick Clip has a soft rubber pad in the back, which is easily broken. It doesn’t work well if attached to a backpack.

The GoPro Headstrap may bounce around too much for some users. If you’re on a motorbike, the headstrap may fall off when you go over a drop. On a rollercoaster, it may fall off if it’s not fitted very snugly. And care must be taken while diving: this headstrap may not fit tightly enough to withstand the impact of falling into the water. In addition, it may slip off when you try to do flips.


The GoPro Chest(y) Mount

Ok, I have to admit the GoPro Chesty Chest Mount harness isn't the most manly (even womanly) of things to wear - you do stick out a little wearing a harness around and having a camera mounted in the middle of your chest doesn't help the fashion statement either. But all things being equal, it's a great idea and a great place to mount a camera for perspective.

The harness is a little bulky and the strap adjustability is limited for size and so in the adjustability angle of the camera mount as well but it does add up to a really nice product, if the angle works for you. The angle is really neat as with the GoPro HD camera you can see a very wide angle. Vibration isn't a problem as your clothing and body will dampen out any vibration before reaching the camera and the camera does not slip from it's central position thanks to the well designed harness either.
The GoPro Chesty Chest Mount harness worked very well and produced some really nice video results and angles. Overall, I am quite impressed with the mount... at least 4/5 stars anyway!

The Positives1. GoPro Chesty Chest Mount is adjustable and easy to put on / take off.
2. Vibration is now a thing of the past!
3. Unique video angles

The Negatives1. The harness is a little bulky for my liking and the strap adjustability is limited and so is the adjustability angle of the camera mount.
2. Will not work for motorcyclists due to their riding position.
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