DIY GoPro Chest Mount (aka Chesty)

[@DIYGoProVideo]

That's a really good point. That being noted, maybe we'll go back and make the straps connect over the shoulders and to the back. Thanks for the feedback. The good news is that the buckles we used, although secure, will give out if you pull on them too hard which is fortunately an ok safety mechanism. In the end though, you're right.

[@michaelarnott9245]

made it, slight altercations, but pretty much same design, couldn't be happier. thanks.

[@jamesheffington3931]

1. Before you attach your buckle on the adjusting end, get an elastic loop around the webbing to keep your excess strap from flopping around in front of your lense. I'd do this for all adjusting straps. 2. It would be easier to adjust on the fly if you were pulling downwards on the adjusting strap over your shoulder - maybe make the longer side a fixed length and the shorter side the adjustable end. You could tuck the excess strap behind the mounting plate to help with the issue in #1.

[@camiellemmens3316]

TIP: Burn the cut edges of the strap (only a little bit) with a BBQ lighter or so, so it won't feather out and get loose over time.

[@ReverseCycoIogy]

Meh, I just used duck tape and put it around my chest with camera and it works pretty sweet.

[@MichaelsExplorations]

ReverseCycoIogy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@POPOkakaFURZ]

"Until next time! We are" *banner flies in* "Really?!" Laughed harder at this than I should hahahaha

[@Toolferone]

Good idea! If you take a Bic lighter you can melt the ends of the strap so the don't keep unraveling. It will look better too.

[@nononoplsno4884]

It doesn't have to be Bic

[@d2g2]

Cut straps at a 45 deg angle. Use lighter to melt nylon so it doesn't unravel.

[@felixmartel2197]

So if I understand right,the horizontal straps goes up then around the neck, then back down to the plastic plate? thats not very comfy after a long time using it. I would buy a clear or black plastic plate from the hardware store and make a 2nd plate to fit in my back so the strap can be mounted in the back to have a better fit.

[@TheDutchAwesome]

i made my own today, i made it in 2 hours it cost me €7,50 about 5 bucks.. great tut!!

[@Wannaridebikes]

Make sure you burn the ends of the nylon so it does not shred or fray

[@fingerluck]

In my opinion, we need to using sewing machine rather than by manual to get sturdy and strong strap. Thanks for sharing the idea!

[@andrewcaruana13]

the shape is perfect, the only thing you're doing bad is when you pass the strap from behind the mount rather than sewing both ends to it. this way you could tighten it better :)

[@thra5herxb12s]

Also dont cut your slots too close to the edges or the straps will pull them apart 👍

[@brandonsammons8169]

I found out it is easy to buy the Ozark trail straps. They come with the clips and only cost .97 cents. Thanks for the helpful idea.

[@RadioactiveFingers]

please make more of this great vids!

[@husidnsoosicucyt]

What are the safety glasses for?

[@rebelo1981]

Good DIY, but you shouldn't use any strap on your cervical spine, because it might cause you some injuries. You should arrange another solution for that.

[@northwestcrawler2486]

This video was great helped alot I was able to make one easy

[@alexbeckley2080]

great video! i definitely should of watched some DIY projs b4 i bought the gopro accessories. oh well. now i know how to make a backup

[@ifell3]

Ha, i just thought of this, as normally i'm not the only one with great ideas!!

[@Sterlingfenn]

Could you make this work for a smartphone?

[@chunkynz]

have you got some test footage of this mount?

[@RodolfoBarboza]

AWESOME!!!! I'll make one and post thanking you guys!!!!

[@portnoyrlz14]

SOOOO useful, thanks guys!

[@eyalkrespin9531]

can you make a wrist housing tutorial ?? the one at the GoPro site is too expensive for me ... so if you can ,pleace do it and sorry for my english ..

[@NhiNguyen191995]

I don't have a dremel. Any ideas on what tool I could use instead?

[@OranAsraf]

I just did it with a regular drill and then an electric sow. (the one with the little blades). It didn't end so pretty like the one in the video but it's still function.

[@grenaldalves]

get a soldering iron u get some for under 5$ and u can melt the hole but be careful and do it outdoors as it smells quite a bit.

[@DIYGoProVideo]

If you check out our site we have couple different GoPro pole mount tutorials!

[@simply_based]

what if I have the hero plus that doesn't come with the plate

[@bbbvvvbensqssi9907]

yes me tooo

[@swanseamale47]

You can buy a helmet mount cheap enough on ebay, then just use a piece of plastic modeling board, again cheap enough from model/hobby shops

[@ChrizZzor17]

Very nice and easy to build ;D

[@swanseamale47]

Thanks for sharing, going to knock up one of these.

[@lockness89]

just made mine! Thanks

[@maniacmista]

Im gonna make mine too..! Awesome!

[@lukwazhakiw1913]

How to make head strap

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

Good idea

[@Kipparimedia]

what if i dont have the plate??

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

Noob You can use any material wood metal or any flat plastic piece and just use your sticky mount to it. Be sure to use your flat sticky mount and not the curved helmet sticky mount.

[@Kipparimedia]

THX!

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

Noob Gamer no prob

[@goprovideosandtricks9291]

I tried making this but i dont have a dremel. Can I use anything else? I would rather buy a whole real chesty than spend 40 dollars on a dremel.

[@smolboikai]

Have you tried burning the tip of a box cutter, goes right through.

[@TheKeyur123]

i used sandpaper... worked

[@mustafaabdulsalam4693]

Thanks man I just got my GoPro hero 5

[@rebelo1981]

Glad I could help ;)

[@DanPRC]

Clever!

[@JorisDietz]

great!

[@JosueGarciarace]

Or you can buy one new on amazon for 1.63

[@shilohhh6091]

Might as well just buy one

[@bonnie9855]

why not use just two holes and boom

[@streetriderlee4993]

just buy one from Ebay for 13 bucks! works too

[@wotever99ninynine]

that is legit. im making one

[@Dsneedy]

You can buy these why would you make it

[@sapetshahrom1788]

Diy, low cost dude.

[@YeetxBoi]

5K VENOM maybe exact fitment? Idk just a guess because the cost isn't too bad for the chest mounts anyways

[@anlon3237]

Costs R900 here cost me R20 to make it . Point made ?

[@MichaelsExplorations]

Or you could go to The Store 5 & below they have chest mount for $5 lol

[@James-gj3lb]

ill spent that $40 n on my way

[@PikanteTomate]

Or you're just gonna buy a not original one from amazon for 10$...