Gopro Mounts

[markieboy]

I have a gopro what is the best place to mount the camera.  I did recently get a handlebar mount but unfortunately the vibration off the handlebar snapped the mount while riding.  What a catch i caught it left handed.  Where has everybody else mounted this type of camera.  I dont have the engine bars.  Can anyone recommend an ideal mounting position or  best way to mount the camera.

[Red Boll]

I've tried quit some "mounting points" an action cams. All have their pro's and con's.
Depending on the exact brand/type and purpose/goal of your recording you can pick an mounting solution.
I really do not think that there is one ideal position.

A "sticky mount" on the front of your windshield can do the job:

I also used various ram mount mounts on the handle bar like this one:

A few weeks ago I tried an sticky mount on the top case:

[markieboy]

I have now tried a sticky pad on the windshield lets see what happens, many thanks for the reply

[Red Boll]

Okay, make sure to wait about 12-24 hours to attach a camera to the sticky mount to be sure.

[bazza950]

i stuck one on my last bike and then rigged a lanyard as well "just in case" It was brilliant and so i later took off the string.
But I found any video really boring unles you are a proper photog - thats why they get paid a lot! Why do we all assume that once we have a camera we can be good at it? You need multiple views!

[Red Boll]

True. It's not so easy to create footage that is exciting/fun for everyone.
But that is not always the purpose/goal.

Offcourse you can edit in some "b-roll" of another angle (and time) but I like to "respect the timeline" 

If/when the resolution of 360 degrees action cams becomes higher and (more) affortable that could be a way to capture more angles. Editing takes some time though.

[DE65Y]

For my Contour camera I put one of these, with a slightly smaller pad, on the front of my BIRD.
Rock steady and not far off the riders view point.
(If they are not close to the riders view point I can't watch bike videos.)
I've bought a second pad to go on the front of the Tourer.

Is there nothing like this for the GoPro?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164701392836?hash=item2658f7cfc4:g:Qa0AAOSwIStgJ0az

[markieboy]

Hi
I have tried the normal go pro flat mount but have also found the surfboard mount if all else fails i think its going to be suck it and see which is the best option.  Thanks for your reply