I honestly think both are pretty close. The chin mount gives a slightly better view of the trail while the chest mount makes the viewer a vantage point where the view gives the impression they are on the bike a bit more, but depending on the audience that may or may not be preferred. Neither show the steepness all that well. Overall I'd give a slight nod to the chin mount though.
Completely agree with you. On less rough trail where I don't intend to wear a full-face helmet, the chest mount works great! I also, prefer the chin mount when things get a bit more rough due to the help of your head as a gimbal. Thanks for commenting!
I'm voting the chin. I'm in the process of choosing which camera to get. I will be getting one of the mounts, made in Newfoundland is a bonus. I love these trails, I rode them last fall and the mountain is one of the best areas I've ridden. I saw the photo of the log drop on NOTG and hit it blind! So sweet I did that trail twice! Great to watch the videos.
boy that's a tough one honestly they are both great, but probably the chin mount, for all of gopro's downfalls and headaches the image stability is incredible. i'm looking into a insta360 because i want both cameras for in-car footage but the stability is pretty close to the gopro. not ready to pull the trigger on a mtb yet but i enjoy living vicariously through this channel in the meantime. i'm thinking probably a Marin Rift 1 or 2, i am leaning towards a 27.5 because i'm 5ft6in and it would feel more natural, do you have any other recomendations for a sub 2k full suspension bike?
I'm with you on the chin mount. Stabilization is so great - especially on a chin mount! My buddy @singletrack-sasquatch-mtb uses the Insta360 X3 and it is a super versatile camera for both horizontal/vertical video. Check out his channel! Regarding bikes, so many are on sale right now! What type of riding are you looking to do? Best deals under $2k in my opinion are: Rocky Mountain Element, Marin Rift Zone, Kona Process 134, Polygon Siskiu. Happy to answer any questions you have!
Thanks for sharing the comparison contents. To my eyes, it seems the chin mount had a slight edge on stability. FOV and realistic view (steepness) i can't really tell. I used both chest and helmet (top) mounts, i liked them. I could have used chin mount, too, if i used the full face helmet more often.
I’m still deciding on which one I like but both have pretty good stability (I also use top of helmet mount). Chin mount gives you a better POV of the rider (how they ride/where they’re looking). Chesty gives you more depth view. The issue I have is that I’m a heavy mouth breather lol and you can hear it louder with the chin mount lol.
Thanks for the feedback, Marvin! Appreciate you taking the time. I'm a big mouth breather too - you can tell when I start descending my breathing picks up quite a bit 😂
Hello friend ! This support that holds the camera in the chesty, what comes with the camera when purchased? Or are you using model J? And if not the J, is it possible to use what comes in the hero 11 camera kit with chesty and get good bike pictures like the ones you do?
I agree with William on the trees 🌲 not moving! Not sure which video is better, personal preference I guess? I do see handlebars in both, one a bigger view than the other. Need some input from other bikers crazy enough to ride that trial. Bike is crying after that run .
@@MTBCoop hell yeah man looking forward to some riding down in your area for sure. Likewise if you’re up north then let me know one of these times. I try to get some after-work rides in at Galbraith during the week, but I’m sure that’s a little more complicated for you coming from down south. Really can’t wait to try snoqualmie and Stevens pass bike parks too!
@@MTBCoop for sure man! i'm hoping to get over to either snoqualmie or stevens pass bike park, maybe even next weekend right before the 4th of july. of course still need to check out tiger, raging river, tokul, all that good stuff you guys have been showcasing!
Chest mount does show more of the bike, and I like that better but sometimes superview is so wide and a little warped on the edges it makes my eyes hurt
Hey man great video! Love the idea of the comparison. I have used both chin mount and chest mount with my Hero7 and the chin mount is by far the superior choice for that gen GoPro. The chest mount is way to shaky and greatly distracts from the viewers immersive experience. The chin mount provides a similar field of view, albeit less bike than the chest mount, but I found the added gimbal of the head makes for the most stable footage. Steepness hardly shines through no matter what, such a sad fact :(
Thanks, Corbin! I always wanted a chin mount after watching the North Shore RUclipsrs. I personally think it’s as good as it gets for MTB footage, albeit not owning a full face helmet. Appreciate your thoughts my man! Let’s get a ride in soon!
iLM Model-861C (full face motorcycle helmet) I use for Hyper Scooters. Chin Mounts company sadly does not have them yet… maybe I’ll try the brand you suggested! Thx
Speaking as a confirmed (66 yr-old) roadie, I found the footage terrifying! So rough, rocky and rooty! And those trees don't move if you hit them! I think I will leave that stuff to you younger guys and gals! I can't decide on which camera I like best. However, the chest mount shows the steering inputs clearly, which I find more informative! Good Luck and Be Safe!
Funny thing is I am scared of riding on the road! Those trees do move by awfully fast though. Thanks for the input, William! Appreciate you watching and your kind words!
Coming from someone whos rode both, The road is way more terrifying and substantially more dangerous. I've broken multiple bones on the road, whereas on a mountain bike the worst I've done is cut my knee open. Cars will absolutely kill you.
completely agree. The chest mount angle is OK unless you hang off the back of the bike for very steep descents etc and then it looks like you have spaghetti arms and ruins the shot 🤣
I honestly think both are pretty close. The chin mount gives a slightly better view of the trail while the chest mount makes the viewer a vantage point where the view gives the impression they are on the bike a bit more, but depending on the audience that may or may not be preferred. Neither show the steepness all that well. Overall I'd give a slight nod to the chin mount though.
Completely agree with you. On less rough trail where I don't intend to wear a full-face helmet, the chest mount works great! I also, prefer the chin mount when things get a bit more rough due to the help of your head as a gimbal. Thanks for commenting!
Having the GoPro inverted on the Chest mount is the key, thank you!
I'm voting the chin. I'm in the process of choosing which camera to get. I will be getting one of the mounts, made in Newfoundland is a bonus. I love these trails, I rode them last fall and the mountain is one of the best areas I've ridden. I saw the photo of the log drop on NOTG and hit it blind! So sweet I did that trail twice! Great to watch the videos.
I agree with you! The ProBike3D mounts are so great. You'll love it! I am so lucky to have Tiger in my backyard. NOTG is the best!
boy that's a tough one honestly they are both great, but probably the chin mount, for all of gopro's downfalls and headaches the image stability is incredible. i'm looking into a insta360 because i want both cameras for in-car footage but the stability is pretty close to the gopro. not ready to pull the trigger on a mtb yet but i enjoy living vicariously through this channel in the meantime. i'm thinking probably a Marin Rift 1 or 2, i am leaning towards a 27.5 because i'm 5ft6in and it would feel more natural, do you have any other recomendations for a sub 2k full suspension bike?
I'm with you on the chin mount. Stabilization is so great - especially on a chin mount! My buddy @singletrack-sasquatch-mtb uses the Insta360 X3 and it is a super versatile camera for both horizontal/vertical video. Check out his channel!
Regarding bikes, so many are on sale right now! What type of riding are you looking to do? Best deals under $2k in my opinion are: Rocky Mountain Element, Marin Rift Zone, Kona Process 134, Polygon Siskiu. Happy to answer any questions you have!
Chesty is my choice.
Thanks for the feedback!
Chest mount will get random shakes on intense rocky sections and sometimes ruins my clips finally got a full face and ordered a mount for it !
chin mount seems more stable and conveys more steepness. OTG looked like a blue trail because it looked practically flat, but we know it's not.
I agree! It is weird how mellow OTG looks on video👀
Thanks for sharing the comparison contents. To my eyes, it seems the chin mount had a slight edge on stability. FOV and realistic view (steepness) i can't really tell. I used both chest and helmet (top) mounts, i liked them. I could have used chin mount, too, if i used the full face helmet more often.
Thanks for the input! I’m with you. Chin mount gives you best stabilization but you don’t always want to wear a full face helmet! Thanks for watching!
I’m still deciding on which one I like but both have pretty good stability (I also use top of helmet mount). Chin mount gives you a better POV of the rider (how they ride/where they’re looking). Chesty gives you more depth view. The issue I have is that I’m a heavy mouth breather lol and you can hear it louder with the chin mount lol.
Thanks for the feedback, Marvin! Appreciate you taking the time. I'm a big mouth breather too - you can tell when I start descending my breathing picks up quite a bit 😂
Hello friend ! This support that holds the camera in the chesty, what comes with the camera when purchased? Or are you using model J? And if not the J, is it possible to use what comes in the hero 11 camera kit with chesty and get good bike pictures like the ones you do?
Chin mount for sure. NOTG vs the other trail, better flowing for bikes 🧘♂️
100% agree! 🧘🏻♂️ Thanks for the feedback Jake!
I agree with William on the trees 🌲 not moving! Not sure which video is better, personal preference I guess? I do see handlebars in both, one a bigger view than the other. Need some input from other bikers crazy enough to ride that trial. Bike is crying after that run .
I try and avoid trees at all costs! Thanks for providing your two cents - glad to see you think I'm a bit crazy 🤪
chin mount has my vote... thanks for the video!!
Thanks, Josh! Appreciate the continued support! Let me know if you're ever in the I90 corridor and looking to ride!
@@MTBCoop hell yeah man looking forward to some riding down in your area for sure. Likewise if you’re up north then let me know one of these times. I try to get some after-work rides in at Galbraith during the week, but I’m sure that’s a little more complicated for you coming from down south.
Really can’t wait to try snoqualmie and Stevens pass bike parks too!
@@MTBCoop for sure man! i'm hoping to get over to either snoqualmie or stevens pass bike park, maybe even next weekend right before the 4th of july. of course still need to check out tiger, raging river, tokul, all that good stuff you guys have been showcasing!
@@MTBCoop hey have you been out to Steven's and/or Snoqualmie pass bike parks yet? headed to one or the other on Sunday, can't wait to check it out!
I am a huge proponent of chin mounts... better natural stabilization and FOV in my opinion at least... chest mount makes me feel claustrophobic.
Spot on, Levi! Your head acting as a gimbal makes footage look so much smoother. Glad I finally got the chin mount! Let's ride together soon 😉
Chest mount does show more of the bike, and I like that better but sometimes superview is so wide and a little warped on the edges it makes my eyes hurt
I always prefer chin mount, only downside is full face helmet. 😊
Personally I prefer the chin mount but as it is so hot atm I am rocking the chesty
I’m with you! Full face helmets get pretty dang hot when you’re climbing a ton!
Hey man great video! Love the idea of the comparison. I have used both chin mount and chest mount with my Hero7 and the chin mount is by far the superior choice for that gen GoPro. The chest mount is way to shaky and greatly distracts from the viewers immersive experience. The chin mount provides a similar field of view, albeit less bike than the chest mount, but I found the added gimbal of the head makes for the most stable footage. Steepness hardly shines through no matter what, such a sad fact :(
Thanks, Corbin! I always wanted a chin mount after watching the North Shore RUclipsrs. I personally think it’s as good as it gets for MTB footage, albeit not owning a full face helmet. Appreciate your thoughts my man! Let’s get a ride in soon!
Awesome. I think on your chest and Awesome ride.
They don’t make a chin mount for my helmet, so chest mount it is… I prefer the view as well.
What helmet do you have? Have you checked out ProBike 3D? They custom make mounts and if you put in a request he might make one!
iLM Model-861C (full face motorcycle helmet) I use for Hyper Scooters. Chin Mounts company sadly does not have them yet… maybe I’ll try the brand you suggested! Thx
Speaking as a confirmed (66 yr-old) roadie, I found the footage terrifying! So rough, rocky and rooty! And those trees don't move if you hit them! I think I will leave that stuff to you younger guys and gals! I can't decide on which camera I like best. However, the chest mount shows the steering inputs clearly, which I find more informative! Good Luck and Be Safe!
Funny thing is I am scared of riding on the road! Those trees do move by awfully fast though. Thanks for the input, William! Appreciate you watching and your kind words!
Coming from someone whos rode both, The road is way more terrifying and substantially more dangerous. I've broken multiple bones on the road, whereas on a mountain bike the worst I've done is cut my knee open. Cars will absolutely kill you.
Chin feels easier to watch
Agreed! I think the chest mount would work for trails with less roots, twists, and turns. Thanks for leaving your thoughts!
I came to see the comments to see other people’s opinions only to find out there’s no comments😭
You're the first one my friend! 🥇
Personally I think the chin mount is better
@@lucasplunkett6730 I'm with you! Thanks for leaving your 2 cents!
completely agree. The chest mount angle is OK unless you hang off the back of the bike for very steep descents etc and then it looks like you have spaghetti arms and ruins the shot 🤣
Hey man! I work hard for those spaghetti arms 😂. Thanks for providing your 2 cents!