Delkin Devices Fat Gecko Triple Suction Camera Mount (DDMNT) ,Black

Works great and sticks great!! And it’s not plastic so that’s even better!!

Absolutely perfect for using on windshield. No shake at all on the video. I ended up taking off thr third and storing it for potential future use, as 2 is all that was needed for in my car on top of windshield.Absolutely perfect highly reccomend for stable recording

I’ve had this for maybe 7 months now and I’ve used it for car content with my insta 360 x3 cam. I got a bit complacent a few days ago and didn’t clean the window I put it on. I don’t know what speeds this thing is rated for but I’m sure they advertise it under 3 digits. Since the window was dusty, when I got done with my drive only one cup still had suction and I hit 3 digit speeds. If I had cleaned it none of them would have lost suction so that’s on me. What I’m getting at is this thing works amazingly! Also I’m not saying you should use this at those speeds but it does hold up. Just keep the suction cups clean and same with the surface you’re putting it on.

I bought this camera mount three years ago for use with my DSLR but to be honest I hardly ever used it until this year. I was always super paranoid about using it on the outside of a moving car with my DSLR, even after using it many times mounting it on the inside of a car (it never fell off or anything). Recently I mounted a GoPro onto the windshield of a Jeep and took it offroading. After 45 minutes or so of intense bumping and going over rough terrain, rocks and hills, this thing didn't budge! Make sure when you mount it the surface is clean and the suction cups aren't on top of any dirt, mud or other road junk. Also make sure it's not on top of any stickers or decals. I've found that the best way to mount it is to first loosen the knobs that control the angle for the suction cups, then once suctioned down, tighten those knobs. This thing is great and I don't regret getting one with three suction cups at all. I actually think the two suction cup model like this one gives you better flexibility and mounting options, especially when using a smaller/lighter camera (like a GoPro). After three years, this offroading test was the definitive test for me. I also left it on the windshield of the Jeep as we made our way back into town (make sure it's legal to mount a camera on the outside of a vehicle in your town/city/state). After this test I no longer have any worries of mounting this on the exterior of a moving vehicle with a small camera.Things to keep in mind: a GoPro in the waterproof case is nearly indestructible. Look up on YouTube the video of a skydiver accidentally dropping one out of a plane. It lands in a pig pen on a farm and is totally still functional (a pig actually tries to eat it - unsuccessfully, I might add). So even in a worst case scenario, the mount falls off the vehicle in some way, your GoPro will likely be fine.Even though I bought this originally to use with my DSLR I still have some reservations about mounting a DSLR on the exterior of a moving vehicle, simply due to the added weight. To be honest, even though this mount can support a DSLR, I think the use of an action cam like a GoPro is better anyway. I believe this simply because with a DSLR recording video you'll have no way of manually adjusting your camera settings; something you'll often need to do as the setting and lighting changes. With something like a GoPro the auto settings will adjust things accordingly (not perfectly, and I'm definitely a fan of shooting in all manual mode normally, but it's good enough). Of course this will depend on your specific needs, and I'm sure using one with a DSLR will probably turn out just fine.I would certainly buy this product again. And if I get additional GoPros then I definitely will so I can mount cameras all over the interior and exterior of a moving vehicle, instead of having to shoot things multiple times for each mounting position.

I own two Fat Gecko Triples and one Fat Gecko Single. One of the best features about the Fat Gecko System is that it's modular and can be built onto and adjusted to meet a variety of needs.The Fat Gecko Triple says that it's a combo of the Double and a Single, which isn't exactly true. If you buy a Single separately, it also comes with a flash bracket and a plastic extension that adds a few inches of reach to the arm. These items do not come with the Triple. However, one thing the Triple does include (that isn't included with the Single or Double) is an aluminum clamp which mounts on the extension bar of the Double. The clamp is used to combine a Single with the Double to make the Triple. Feel like I'm taking about baseball. Anyhow, if you add the cost of the Double and Single, it's close to the cost of the Triple, but I suppose the savings is that you get the clamp with the Triple, a part that costs $20 by itself.As for the build quality, I find it to be very good. The pictures and description do not give this product justice. All the knuckle joints are made of metal. The twist locks are made of metal. The twist collars are made of metal. I'm not sure about the type of metal, but it doesn't appear to be the cheap pig iron that you find in many low quality parts. The ball joint is definitely steel as are the threaded posts (that hold your expensive gear). All the plastic that is used is a higher grade plastic than what most cheap Made in China products use. It's similar (if not the same) as the plastic used in Nikon and Canon products. As for other construction, the swivel where the suction cup mounts has click stops and washers and the clamps that tighten down over the balls are grooved to ensure a tight, slip free grip.Now, for why I feel Fat Gecko exceeds other similar products. It's so ridiculously modular that you could build just about any configuration you could imagine (limited by how many sets as you want to purchase of course). When buying the Triple, you actually end up with a Double and Single. But, when I purchased another Triple, I found that I could make a Quad setup for maximum stability, and then had two Singles left over. All the parts interchange on all of the sets and Delkin also makes other products in the Fat Gecko line. I do not know about the whole line, but parts from the surface mount system can also be used with their Gator Clamp system as well. Along with the modularity comes maximum flexibility for adjustments. Many flat surface mount systems I've seen and researched would need a flat surface with all suction cup being on the same plane. Most can only mount two of three cups on something with as little curvature as a car hood. The Fat Gecko system has so many adjustment points that can be positioned in so many angles, I can't imagine many applications where a way to mount it, or the desired angle couldn't be found.I'd say the fail point on most suction cup based systems would be the suction cups. Cuts, holes or other damage to the cups basically renders the entire system useless. Most systems I've looked at do not have a fix for this. On many, the suction cups are attached to the frame. Damage one cup and you'd just have to throw everything away. Even the most expensive systems offer no way to replace a suction cup. Now, Fat Gecko doesn't market the Stealth model as a replacement suction cup, but that's what it could be. For $20, you can buy a complete suction cup replacement that is easily exchanged for a damaged one.The operation of the Fat Gecko is very simple. Just attach the suction cups fist, then adjust for angle and tighten down the clamps. Just remember to tighten all the clamps. The suction cups have a feature not found on most (even expensive sets) flat surface mount systems. A large button labeled "Press" is on top of the suction cup. Pressing the button forces air out of from under the cup. To finish securing the cup, a latch is lifted that locks it down. To remove the suction cups, just push down the latch and pull up the tabs on the sides. I've actually had the cups so secure that I've had to almost pry them off the surface.I've tested this system in several settings with different mounting configurations and can confidently say that I have no problem trusting my $4,500 rig to this product.The description says that some of the fittings are rubber to help minimize vibrations. I feel this is pretty much hype. Yes, there are runner O-rings at several connection points, but I feel their effect is negligible. However, regardless of the O-rings, this system is extremely stable (well, at least using three suction cups for mounting). One reviewer stated the Single was worthless for mounting a camera. I would not recommend mounting a DSLR on a Single, however a GoPro or anything of relative size shouldn't pose much of an issue. I use the Singles/Double for mounting lighting, mics, etc, so shake isn't an issue in those applications.I read some other reviews with complaints about mounting on various surfaces as advertised by the manufacturer. I think there's a little ambiguity in the advertising, however maybe some user error in not fully understanding the limitations of this system. For one, the manufacturer clearly states that these systems will easily mount to any smooth, flat, non-porous, surface. These surfaces include windshields, car hoods, surfboards, helmets, etc. I think some issues that people have had is that they've mounted (or tried to mount) one of these rigs onto something that they thought was smooth, flat and non-porous, that actually was not. One reviewer had mentioned mounting a camera to a surfboard, only to lose everything in the ocean. The thing is, most surfboards I've seen do not have a smooth surface. Yes, most are flat and non-porous, but most I've seen are also textured. Textured in that they have small bumps, usually designed to increase traction. However, I'm sure there are boards out there that have a smooth surface. I just find it hard to believe (given my experience) that a properly sealed suction cup on a smooth surface surfboard couldn't hold the weight of a GoPro during the first wave. Also, I'd never mount anything to a car, cycle, surfboard, etc without using a tether. The issue I have with the cycle helmet claim by the manufacturer isn't that it's not true, it just may not be possible with a variety of helmets or more probable, probably not the view/angle you were hoping for. The picture on the packaging shows a Fat Gecko Single mounted to the side of a helmet. I've owned several helmets and know that due to the nature of design, the sides are longer and flatter (well, less round) than the rest of the helmet. Having ridden cycles for years, I personally would not want even a couple ounces of uneven weight on one side of the helmet. Not only that, but who'd want the whole right (or left) side of their recording to be obscured by the helmet. The best placement is the top center or back center of the helmet. Not currently owning a helmet, I haven't been able to test the mounting ability of the suction cups, but I think there's some validity to any issues people may have had with helmets. I'd say the marketing dept at Delkin ride.Well, that's pretty much it. A great product that works fantastically for everything that I need it to do. I only gave four stars, because I think being manufactured in China, the whole Triple (which sells for $99) probably costs about $9 to produce. I guess the mark up comes from the photos of the product mounted on helmets and such. Could be priced a little more appropriately I'd say. Also, I'm no rubber specialist, but I'm not sure if the rubber used for the suction cups is of the highest quality or not. I'm on the fence about that, as I've seen the black, denser rubbers that seem to last longer, but possibly don't have the same tack and grip as the clear rubber, which seems to wear (and color) faster. And that's all I have to say about that.

It does what I need, I recently bought Insta360 X3 and I've been using this mount in my car. So far haven't gotten any issues with the mount yet. I just really hope I can get more accessories from Delkin (Extra/additional Suction cups , Extra clamps, etc) so that I can add for a more durable and stable mounts when doing Tracks.