Mounting a GoPro

I mount one in front using a Ram mount on one kayak and a Mighty Mount on another but I don't really like it there most of the time. The Yakattack Panfish would allow you to rotate that camera around pretty well. Otherwise, why not just use the basic Ram products?

I'm sorry, I haven't been watching this topic very closely.

I've settled on three mounts for now:

The GoPro head strap - I guess that's not really a mount...  A GoPro tripod mount, attached to a monopod ball head screwed onto a 1/4 inch screw I added through the bow of the hull, and a YakAttack mount on the accessory rail.

I like the monopod ball head the best since it's made for a heavy video camera - and is both small and built like a truck - and it lets me point the camera in pretty much any direction I want, but I wish the GoPro adapter was of better quality.

The mount on the accessory side rail isn't all that I'd hoped it would be because I'm not terribly suave when getting in and out (on and off?), and unless I disembark on the opposite side of the ball, it's in my way.  It is, however, a solid way to mount a GoPro.

The head strap worries me and I have visions of a strong wind carrying my favorite hat, and the GoPro with it, off to parts unknown, with my hat acting like a spinnaker.  Rudy, how do you deal with that?

I've added a floaty backdoor and keep the GoPro tethered - except when in it's on the head strap (because of that personal coordination issue I seem to have when in a kayak).

I think all of your suggestions would each work quite well.  I didn't think of the ball head mount; I have to thank my granddaughter - the photographer - for that idea.

I added a chin strap to the head mount for that reason.  A long piece of tape doubled back on itself will work if you want it to look as beautiful as mine.  Can't use a hat with a brim though.

I added a chin strap to the head mount for that reason.  A long piece of tape doubled back on itself will work if you want it to look as beautiful as mine.  Can't use a hat with a brim though.

 

And if I want to look even flashier, I reckon I could borrow one of The Boss' pretty scarves...  Thanks!

Another option...

I made a "GoPro Hat" from an old snug-fitting Flex-Fit cap that Cascade Drilling gave me as a promo/schmooze. I followed this simple YouTube video:



Admittedly I haven't taken it fishing yet, but it's a lot more comfortable (for me) than the head strap. If you have a mop of hair on your head like I do, the head strap is kindof a pain in the ass to put on and situate properly. With the hat setup, it's as easy as putting on a hat... I also REALLY don't like fishing without polarized glasses and some sort of hat with a brim, and found the head strap didn't work that well on top of a hat.

It feels plenty snug, but of course a leash is a good idea.

Worth trying if you have an old hat laying around...

I ran across that video a while ago but didn't do anything about it.  It seems I have a fat head.  I didn't know that until I received a pile of trucker's caps and all of them were too small for me, except one.  So, since I only have one ball cap, I didn't want to risk it .

Have you used your cap mount?  Is it comfortable?

I've used it just around the yard to try it out. The weight was noticeable but I got used to it pretty quickly. Hopefully I'll actually get a chance to go fishing soon...

I've used it just around the yard to try it out. The weight was noticeable but I got used to it pretty quickly. Hopefully I'll actually get a chance to go fishing soon...

Thank you.  If it's PITA when you get out, let me know?  Meanwhile, I'll search for a second cap to fit my pumpkinhead.