GoPro Chesty Mount 2.0 vs original and 3rd party

[@itanglishcyclist8619]

You have hit the theme, I mean you got the point! it's impossible to breathe with a chest mount properly fastened. I never though to keep it open during the ride (I'll try). Another point I can't stand is that the chest mount makes you sweat too much.

[@TimFromWales]

My older chest mount straps stinks! Thats what 5+ years of sweating into it! I should maybe wash it! LOL

[@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216]

Thanx buddy. I have the neweer chest mount for my hiking..wanted to upgrade it . You have answered my curiosity.

[@michellavat]

Thank you sir! Since i don't use it with a helmet and I don't have any friends to share it, i will go with the set to get some mounting tapes and a backpack mount to.

[@TimFromWales]

Good luck!

[@jbstrials]

I found the telisin neck mount works real well

[@TimFromWales]

Is that the bendy pipe cleaner one?

[@benpyoung]

More great info, cheers Tim. I've got a third party one - when I'm doing a climb, you can hear a tapping sound where my heart's beating against the plastic plate. Might invest in the GoPro Chesty V2, just for a quieter ride

[@TimFromWales]

Spot on - I forgot to mention that. I’ve done some videos where I’ve recorded my heart beating too... those cheaper ones work 100% fine like the old GoPro one, the Chesty 2.0 is a bit of a treat but it’s a nice harness.

[@benpyoung]

@@TimFromWales I'll look into it, cheers again

[@ivansostarec2564]

thanks! bought it through your link

[@TimFromWales]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@trialsrob214]

I use a grope 8 and don't wear my chesty that tight and don't have a problem with it moving about, maybe body type plays a role in it? I agree the gopro chesty is worth the extra money. good review mate

[@siamese7577]

i had a cheap walmart Onn branded chest mount identical to the third party one in your video, after a few months of very light use, the stitching came undone and the whole thing is unusable now! will be investing in a chesty v2 shortly

[@TimFromWales]

It’s the best one by far

[@torontorc4637]

Great video, thanks

[@TimFromWales]

Still the best

[@bikestuffTV]

Interesting that the main difference is comfort. Unfortunately my main issue is the gorpro flapping around at the bike parks in rock garden sections even with the hyper smooth setting on. I guess its time to use a helmet mount as well, but if it means more comfort in my current set up, definitely will upgrade, thanks.

[@TimFromWales]

It’s more comfortable yes, but it means you can be comfortable while strapping it tighter. The main reason yours is flapping is because you haven’t done it up tight enough.

[@bikestuffTV]

@@TimFromWales Ive tightened it all the way lol, if the elastics were stiffer it might work better for me

[@SsmAnyfeSt]

@@bikestuffTV Apparently the chesty is garbage too (v2 version)... Stuntman from Amazon is the best for that.

[@5492sparky]

I've got a third party. New one looks the business but a bit pricey! Great comparison vid Mate. 👍

[@TimFromWales]

Thanks Mark...

[@Wannaridebikes]

I use the stuntman it’s way better. It contours to ya.

[@TimFromWales]

I've never handled one - is the plate solid or flexy? I can see the benefit of it but if you are a bit plump or have big boobs, I don't think its ideal is it?

[@Wannaridebikes]

@@TimFromWales it has a contour to a chest. It is worth to look at it comes with a pivot mount one thing I say bad about it is to many moving parts. But if ya lock it in it stays ..but a good thing about moving parts if ya crash the pivot will save your go pro.

[@Wannaridebikes]

@@TimFromWales I have a video on my channel about it. As well

[@OntheTrailMTB]

Yeah, got the Stuntman as well. Sure, it's a bit faffy to put on, but you really don't have to strap it down so tight you can't breathe. I can easily wear it all day with both the GoPro and gimbal mounted to it.

[@stianjarnass]

He he I also think my boobs get too big with the stuntman 😱🤣

[@leorobinsonshorts2333]

The second one is the one I have

[@deronnescoots4436]

I have the 3rd one

[@theothernorthshore5168]

Thanks for the comparison. I've got the Sametop. I use it with a gopro 9 and I run it with a 'J' attachment and upside down. I have never used the Gopro Chesty so I have nothing to compare it to but putting the straps on is just a matter of practice and remembering to put yer helmet on last! My main issue is the flopping up and down, which brought me to your clip trying to find a solution. I will tighten the shit out of the straps and try again. I've also looked into modifying some gopro accessories to attach to my chin bar (Bell Super Air) and though I love the added smoothness of the chin mount (check Skills with Phil) I prefer the vantage point of the chesty mount. I'm also a bit nervous of attaching something to my chin bar since I haven't quite figured out how to stop crashing. I would prefer a larger mounting plate as I think that would help with stabilization.

[@TimFromWales]

The padded chest mount is the best I think. The chin angle is supposed to be good. Try Ragged Mounts - I think they do a good one for chin straps

[@ilciclista]

For convenience, even in breathing xd, and for stability, which is better Gopro or third party?

[@TimFromWales]

The GoPro Chesty 2 is the most stable in my opinion

[@ilciclista]

@@TimFromWales Got it, thank you very much :)

[@wayneosborne2610]

Hi I’m looking for chest mount myself and stuck atm between chesty and the pgytech I really like the all soft cloth idea of pgytech but I like the central mount idea of GoPro shame they 2 companies can’t get together lol Have you tried the pgytech if so what did you think of it ?

[@TimFromWales]

I haven’t tried that one

[@lifeandhomewithmeredith9050]

With the third party harness for the GoPro is a lot like how women fight with their bra to get it on 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TimFromWales]

LOL!

[@nelsonchavez5530]

do 3rd parties sit lower than the official one ?

[@TimFromWales]

Not really. Though I’ve seen people wear all of these lower by tightening the straps below the rib cage. These are designed to go higher and the closer to your head the better in my opinion

[@POVTruckDrivingDenmark]

Nice Video and explanation.. I might try out the chesty for making PoV videos of me driving my truck.. I currently use a headstrap but I feel like I'm getting too close to the steering wheel.. Feel free to hit up my channel and tell me your thoughts.. Thank you in advance :)

[@timphoto83ec]

So do any of these mount the lens in the centre??

[@TimFromWales]

Hi - they mount the camera centrally. You really won't notice that lens being off centre by half an inch!

[@timphoto83ec]

@@TimFromWales I ride a motorbike and yes you can notice the lack of symmetry . I have been a photographer for 40 years though so maybe it worries me more than others.

[@ShotBySoutoo]

That Shit is made for big guys, im a Thin guy, is taht going to stay "stabilized"??'

[@TimFromWales]

Tighten until you can hardly breathe