So, you’ve managed to obtain that GoPro you’ve always wanted and are ready to document all of your new excursions. Getting a video of your day on the slopes or snowboard is really cool.
You may relive all of your greatest catches and display them to your friends, study it to learn and make improvements, and even produce one of those incredible films.
However, before you can start filming, you must figure out how to mount the camera to your helmet. There is no need to be concerned; we’ve got you covered.
It’s not difficult to do, and we can help you get up and running in no time. Let’s have a look at how to put your GoPro on your ski helmet.
Helmet Mounts: What They Are and How to Choose Them
There are two sorts of helmet attachments available. The first is the adhesive variety, which includes a bracket with a highly sticky glue that may be applied to your helmet. There are two different surface forms for the adhesives.
There are two of each. A flat surface, as well as a curving one. Depending on the contour of the area you wish to attach it to, you will have to choose between flat and curved brackets.
A third type of helmet mount attaches to the helmet with velcro straps. Because you must pass the straps through vent holes in the helmet, you’ll have far less control over where the camera is placed on the headwear.
There are also strap attachments for full-face helmets (like motorbike helmets).
While these strap styles do work, they are far less adaptable since they can be utilized only in specific areas.
We want to be able to position the camera in a good spot for skiing so that we may get excellent clear footage. For this reason, if at all possible, I would choose the adhesive type.
Attaching the Helmet to the Mount
The way in which the two types of mounts (velcro strap and adhesive) are attached to the helmet is significantly different. While the adjustable type may be useful in some situations, it does not attach as firmly or as widely as the glue-on variety.
Because of this, we’ll mostly concentrate on the adhesive mounts, although we’ll go over the velcro strap ones as well.
Adhesive Mounting
The adhesive mounts are the most versatile, since they may be attached to almost any part of your helmet.
One of the most popular uses for a Go-Pro helmet is to mount your camera on it. In fact, if you want to, you may install more than one so that you can move your camera to various vantage points. The vast majority of individuals choose between the top, front, or side of their helmet.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- A GoPro Camera
- A GoPro Adhesive mount
- An indoor room temperature area
- A clean cloth or an antibacterial wipe
- GoPro side mount hardware
- A tether cord
Follow these steps to attach a GoPro camera to your helmet using an adhesive mount. You should aim for the greatest outcomes if you complete this procedure in a relatively cool temperature.
Step 1: Pick your location
To begin, decide where you want the adhesive bracket to be attached to the helmet. Take a look at the site and see whether it’s flat or curved. If the surface is flat, you’ll need a flat bracket; if it’s curved, you’ll need a curved bracket.
Also, if you’re mounting the camera on a side mount, you’ll need side mounting hardware to upright position it and get the right shot. The hardware might or may not have come with your camera. If it didn’t, you can buy this hardware separately.
Step 2: Clean the area
Dirt and dust are likely to be on your helmet after previous usage. This can prevent the glue from adhering to the helmet.
Remove any tape and adhesive from the area where you want to place your mount. Take a cloth, soap, and water, or use an antibacterial wipe to clean the space. Allow it to dry before proceeding.
Step 3: Remove the backing from the adhesive mount
Remove the plastic backing from the rear of the adhesive bracket. Keep your hands clean and oil-free to ensure that the adhesive sticks.
Step 4: Place the adhesive mount on the helmet
It’s best to use some concentration while putting the decal on your helmet since you don’t want to move it once it’s in place. If you try to relocate it a second time, you don’t want to have to lift it from the helmet because chances are it won’t stick as well.
Step 5: Apply pressure
Apply very firm pressure to the mount against the helmet. Look for any areas around the edges where it isn’t sticking and apply more pressure until all parts of the hardware have adhered securely to the helmet.
Step 6: Let it dry
You should allow at least 24 hours for the mount to set and dry before using it. Some people have told me that they used it right away, but you run the danger of the adhesive coming off.
Step 7: Attach the GoPro
Slide the GoPro into the bracket on your helmet to attach it. If you’re using a side mount, you’ll need to install the side mount components and then connect them to your helmet.
Step 8: Adjust the camera
You’ll want to double-check that the camera has the shot framed how you want it, so you’ll need to spend a few minutes tweaking it. Put on the helmet and use the GoPro app to check out what the camera sees.
You may then customize it as you see fit, but be sure to take a look at all angles from all vantage points to ensure that everything looks appropriately.
Step 9: Attach the tether
It’s a good idea to clean your camera between wipeouts, but it’s not required. It may only take one spill for your camera to fly off your helmet and into the trees, where you’ll spend hours searching for it.
The tether will allow you to take your camera off for protection, but it will keep it with you once you do.
Attach the tether line to the camera and your helmet, and you won’t have to worry about losing that expensive GoPro.
Step 10: Go skiing or snowboarding
Get out there and ski or snowboard, perform some tricks, and record some amazing video to share with your friends and relatives.
Velcro Strap Mount
This style is fantastic since it’s quite simple to attach and remove from your helmet. They’re simple to utilize, but they aren’t as adaptable as some other types when it comes to where they may be placed on the helmet. The top and chin kinds of strap mounts are the two most common varieties.
With the top mount, you’ll be restricted to finding vent holes in your helmet where you can fit the strap through. Simply thread the velcro straps through the vent holes, tighten them as much as possible, and attach the velcro.
For chin strap types, you’ll need a full-face helmet with a chin bar, such as a motorbike helmet. The straps then wrap around the chin component and connect to the GoPro at the front of the helmet’s chin piece.
Despite the fact that this depicts a motorcycle helmet, watch this clip to learn more about how the chin strap is secured.
You may use the adhesive type above to mount a strap onto your helmet, and then connect the camera and adjust it with the GoPro app. I also recommend utilizing a tether to keep your camera safe.
Conclusion
A GoPro is an excellent addition to any skiing or snowboarding excursion. Just make sure your camera is secure and you have adequate shooting angles for all of your video. Get out there and shoot some fantastic footage once you’ve attached your GoPro to your helmet.