GEAR CHECK - SnapMounts Sucks for MTB

[@jgaronbars]

I just recently got one and used it for mountain biking as well. So far it’s been great for me. I used it with my chest pad and don’t have the vibration issue. I’ve tested it in some pretty rough terrain and it stayed in place quite well. I shared some clips on my channel. I could however imagine also there would be vibration if it’s attached on the bike.

[@jpmcghee]

Ya with the dynamic suspension of your body, vibration is probably reduced greatly. Still, it needs improvement. SnapMounts actually responded directly and agrees. Thanks for watching!!!

[@jgaronbars]

@@jpmcghee hopefully they can improve soon. cheers!

[@mustbescud]

Hello, how is the mount holding up so far? I've read that the tiny green nuts that the screw, screws into are quite fragile.

[@jgaronbars]

@@mustbescud so far I did not have that issue. I lost my screw some time ago and i’m using the standard screw now and no issue so far.

[@jpmcghee]

Honestly I have little need for it and have not been using it

[@humans4targets2]

That footage looked amazing for that thrashing machine bike whatever it is ride, are you crazy?? what are you expecting??

[@jpmcghee]

Hey! I’m a paraplegic and my bike is arm powered. Thanks for watching!

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I had to watch this video because I couldn't believe someone actually had something to say negatively about snap mounts. I feel that what you are ridding and the terrain you are riding on would put almost any mount in a no-win situation, but the fact that you yourself said in one of the responses to a comment, "Snap Mounts actually agrees with me on these points and recently sent me their MTB prototype to test. Stay tuned". says everything there is to say about Snap mounts. I have the basic Snap mounts kit, I only use it for chest mount, use on my truck and anything metal to get footage but I love it, it's by far my favorite GoPro mount. P.S. I hope that prototype they sent you works for you so you can enjoy using your snap mount the way the rest of us do!

[@jpmcghee]

Man i so agree with you! It IS a great product and, you're right, the dynamic suspension of your body makes a big difference. That's for chest mount only though. Mounting to bike creates the issue. I'll be experimenting more over the next few months. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@PeteDevlinootnaboot]

Never had either of these issues in 2 years of use. I've knocked the gopro off a couple of times though and you can't use the lanyard with a top that is too thick! 😂

[@jpmcghee]

Haha yup i've had the camera fall off and then ran over it too! Snap Mounts actually agrees with me o n these points and recently sent me their MTB prototype to test. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching!!!

[@naturallymitch]

Wish I had seen this yesterday before I Amazon primed it and unpacked it today 😅 I wonder if I can connect it to the chest mount and make it work that way?

[@jpmcghee]

There is definitely less vibration when attached to your body instead of the bike. You may be ok, but be prepared to slam on the brakes and hike back up for it! haha Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@denny_1]

The primary complaint is vibration correct? Are you comparing it to the OEM mount? The SNAP mount was never advertised as a vibration reducer.

[@jpmcghee]

That is correct. SnapMounts has contacted me and said they agree with the issue and are working to correct it.

[@agomodern]

@@jpmcghee Been 11 months, have they done anything about it?

[@jpmcghee]

I have no idea haha🤷‍♂️

[@stevedeann]

Good review. Try "winged" thumb screws and/or a screw driver to tighten securely.

[@jpmcghee]

Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! thanks for the comment! It’s not a matter of the camera moving. There is just too much vibration with MTB. SnapMounts agrees and is working on a solution.

[@brianwilson1145]

Jeremy, I was thinking about using the snap mount on my chest protector while dirt biking. Do you think the magnets are strong enough to hold through the plastic of the chest protector securly? Maybe 2-3mm think of plastic. Thanks

[@brianwilson1145]

Thick* not think

[@jpmcghee]

Hey Brian! Great question! The magnets are definitely very strong. i don't have experience with them working through plastic like that though. For me, the issue is not security. It's vibration.

[@arinkim708]

just use the mount upside down to prevent hinge moving down and forward?

[@jpmcghee]

Arin, thanks for the comment! It’s not a matter of the camera moving. There is just too much vibration with MTB. SnapMounts agrees and is working on a solution.

[@james629]

The same situation happened on SnapMounts + Volta, but even worse. No matter how tight your thumbscrew is, your GoPro is still unstable and drops eventually.

[@jpmcghee]

Oh definitely! That’s like two degrees of separation. Gotta have GoPro bolted down. I love the Volta but definitely only for handheld. Riding MTB is a whole other animal.

[@gradplanner]

Thanks. This was helpful.

[@sipapito]

Great bracket for the chest unable to use with media mode and a mic connected to it, so I agree good idea but have few problems.

[@jpmcghee]

Agreed, but media mode is not good for outdoor use though since it is not dust or waterproof.

[@agomodern]

Just what I've been researching for about 12 hours over the last two days. Zero videos that talk about using the chest mount with media mod and mic.

[@sipapito]

@@agomodern du Must get the magnet type and put on your chest mount upside down then it works sometimes if I want better sounds the I add the ride wireless go to it and no issues. Yes no water or dust proof.

[@seekeroftruth2768]

I was thinking of buying one for recording roller coaster rides but I guess it’s not going to be that stable.

[@jpmcghee]

Oh thats interesting. Ya i bet it would be too shaky. Thanks for stopping by!

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

I just got one for almost 1 year used great snap mounts awesome

[@jpmcghee]

Good for you! Do you use it for MTB? SnapMounts actually agrees with my review and is currently working on a solution. Thanks for watching!

[@gaprofitt]

Is there another alternative but the same concept?

[@jpmcghee]

For MTB, not that I have found. There is so much vibration involved with filming MTB that it seems best to anchor down the camera as best as possible.

[@yahe1579]

Thanks for the advice

[@jpmcghee]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@alex_mcclay]

Did you use the lanyard for your chest mount footage? This guy glued one of the mounts to a normal chest mount and wore it under his clothes. His footage seems pretty stable kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKmrn62qrq92bac

[@napndash]

Hahaha, that ending 🤣

[@jpmcghee]

Bahahaha I had to watch it again to remember. Thanks for watching through to the end!!!

[@agomodern]

You are talking like that mountain bike is just your typical mountain bike, when clearly it's not. If you are talking about a mountain bike where you are sitting upright, then the video footage should match.

[@jpmcghee]

Hmmmm not sure what you mean by matching. I’m discussing vibration here, which is gonna be similar no matter what kind of bike you’re riding. Thanks for watching!!!

[@elwoodroeschlein1520]

You need a helmet mount.

[@jpmcghee]

My opinion, but I don’t like the way helmet mounts look. I like the traditional MTB handlebar framing. Thanks for watching and for the input tho!🤙

[@TC_Conner]

That’s not SnapMounts fault. Don’t mountain bike. 😂😂😂😂

[@jpmcghee]

Interesting comment. Maybe check other videos on my channel to see why.