Capturing your snowboarding or skiing adventures with a GoPro can provide incredible footage, but it all starts with selecting the right mount. After years of riding and filming, numerous GoPro mounts built for snowboarding have been tested. This guide covers the best options that hold up on the mountain, ensuring you get stable, high-quality videos.
Here's what actually matters when choosing GoPro mounts:
- Stability: Nobody wants to watch shaky footage.
- Price vs. Quality: Cheaper mounts might work for a while, but they’re more likely to snap, slip, or lose your camera in a crash.
- Angles That Work: What kind of shots are you after?
- Adhesion Matters: Don’t trust your GoPro to cheap adhesive.
Even the best GoPro won’t save your footage if the mount fails. If you’re starting from scratch, go with a solid helmet mount and a good extension pole.
From there, test what feels right. Just make sure your setup is secure, doesn’t rattle, and stays out of your way when you’re riding.
Top GoPro Mount Options for Ski Helmets
Here are some of the best GoPro mount options to consider for your ski helmet, each offering unique benefits and perspectives.
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1. Adhesive Helmet Mount
This is a go-to mount that provides a rock-solid way to stick your GoPro to your helmet and forget about it. Setup’s dead simple and once it’s on, it stays put. It gives you a cleaner angle and more range to twist the camera around. Front-view, follow-cam, weird mid-air POV shots - it all works.
The adhesive holds surprisingly well in freezing temps. Honestly, some proper slams have been taken with this thing and the camera didn’t even flinch. The main downside is you’re forced to rock the base of the mount on your helmet, even when your GoPro isn’t attached.
2. SANDMARC Pole
Out of all the GoPro poles tested, this one is constantly used. The SANDMARC Pole isn’t made by GoPro, which honestly is a plus. The twist-lock extension is smooth, the grip doesn’t freeze up or get slick in the snow and it just feels more solid than a lot of the cheap knockoffs out there.
It extends long enough to get that wide-angle follow-cam shot without feeling wobbly and it collapses small enough to stash in a backpack when you’re not using it.
- ALL BLACK ALUMINUM BUILD - Made from Waterproof Aluminum Materials, Rubber Grip, and Adjustable Wrist Strap, the SANDMARC Pole can withstand extreme conditions.
- DESIGNED FOR ACTION - Designed to fit Hero 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, Max, Hero 7, Osmo Action, Hero 6 Black, 5 Black, Hero Session, Hero 4, Session, 3+, 3, 2, and HD Cameras.
- VERSATILE USE - Can be used for surfing, diving, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, traveling and much more.
- TELESCOPING LENGTH - Extending from 17 to 40" and weighing just 9 Ozs, you can take close and wide angle shots during your adventures.
- LIFETIME WARRANTY - All SANDMARC products come with 100% lifetime guarantee.
This has been used on pow days, in the park, and during spring slush laps.
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3. Neewer All-in-One Kit
If you’re not sure which mount style fits your riding yet, the Neewer All-in-One Kit is a smart, budget-friendly way to test the waters. It comes loaded with gear: helmet clips, chest and wrist straps, floating grips, handlebar mounts and plenty more to mess around with different angles.
It’s not quite as tough as GoPro’s own accessories, but for the price, it’s surprisingly solid.
- Ultimate Compatibility: Compatible with GoPro Hero 11 10 9 8 GoPro Max GoPro Fusion, and its earlier models. Also compatible with DJI Osmo Action, Insta360 AKASO APEMAN Campark SJCAM, etc
- Straps for Head, Chest & Helmet: Designed for all head sizes and body shapes, the straps secure the camera on your head and chest for taking breathtaking POV shots of surfing, skateboarding, parachuting, and bungy jumping.
- Wrist Strap & Floating Handle Grip: The wrist strap with a 360° rotatable mount is easily adaptable to fit your wrist and arm for taking shots from different angles. The floating handle grip keeps your camera afloat in the water when swimming or snorkeling
- Handlebar Mount & Suction Cup: Handlebar mount fits bars of 0.75”-1.4” (1.9-3.6cm) in diameter on your bike and motorbike and allows 180° tilt movement. Suction cup attaches your camera to the car for in car footage
- Flexible Tripod & Selfie Stick: Flexible tripod can wrap around objects and stand stably on bumpy surfaces.
4. GoPro Volta
The GoPro Volta is a way smarter pick. It’s a tripod, power grip, remote, and battery extender all rolled into one. You can shoot longer, switch angles quickly, and set it up for static shots without digging through your bag for extra gear.
This has been used with the HERO13 in everything from spring slush to freezing alpine wind.
5. GoPro Chest Mount
GoPro’s chest mount is easily one of the most dependable . It’s low-profile, stays snug, and once you’re riding, it kind of disappears.
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Since skiers are always facing downhill, the angle lines up better. For snowboarders, it depends on your stance and how much you twist your upper body.
6. GoPro Suction Cup Mount
When it comes to suction cup mounts, it's best to stick with GoPro’s official one every time. These mounts are super versatile and great for capturing moving shots from cars, gondolas, or even ski lifts.
7. Mouth Mount
It’s weirdly comfortable, gives you an ultra-immersive point of view and actually stays pretty stable once you get used to breathing around it. Great for hands-free follow shots, side hits, or quick lines where you don’t want to mess with your setup.
Just be warned, it makes you look like a dork in the lift line. And you absolutely shouldn’t crash with it in your mouth. Bite hard, ride fast, and maybe don’t let your friends film you using it.
Additional Tips for GoPro Mounting
Adhesion Matters: Mounts need to stick like their life depends on it - because it kind of does. Don’t trust your GoPro to cheap adhesive. I’ve snapped mounts mid-run, lost cameras in powder and learned the hard way what actually holds up on the hill.
Third-party mounts: Third-party mounts can work fine as long as they are well-made and use strong adhesive or sturdy hardware.
Table: GoPro Mounts Comparison
| Mount Type | Pros | Cons | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Helmet Mount | Stable, simple setup, clean angle | Base remains on helmet | General POV shots |
| SANDMARC Pole | Durable, smooth extension, versatile | Not GoPro branded | Follow-cam shots, wide-angle views |
| Neewer All-in-One Kit | Budget-friendly, multiple options | Not as durable as official accessories | Testing different angles |
| GoPro Volta | Tripod, power grip, remote, battery extender | Added bulk | Extended shooting, static shots |
| GoPro Chest Mount | Low-profile, snug fit | Angle may not suit all snowboarders | Skiing, low-angle shots |
| GoPro Suction Cup Mount | Versatile, moving shots | Requires serious grip | Cars, gondolas, ski lifts |
| Mouth Mount | Ultra-immersive POV, hands-free | Uncomfortable, dorky appearance | Short bursts, follow shots |
Happy filming!