I love getting lost but perhaps consider we all should consider planned routes?

HokieDNA01 · 10-10-2009, 02:15 PM

The GPS system you are probably thinking about is called SPOT. I am thinking about getting one.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/

I have a friend with one that really likes it and have ready stories online of it helping, saving people on ADV rider. It still has its flaws (have to been in direct line with sky) but its better than nothing.

the chi · 10-10-2009, 04:48 PM

I've got the GPS on my phone so my hubby can see where I am at, in a non creepy sort of way, primarily so if I am out riding by myself and turn up missing, he has a good idea where I was. If I am out of phone signal range however I dont think it will work...

Planned routes are a great idea for solo riders. Until I moved, I never worried about being solo, but I feel ya. Now, if I do go riding it will be alone and its not a bad thought to make sure someone can find me.

Trip · 10-11-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

I've got the GPS on my phone so my hubby can see where I am at, in a non creepy sort of way, primarily so if I am out riding by myself and turn up missing, he has a good idea where I was. If I am out of phone signal range however I dont think it will work...

Planned routes are a great idea for solo riders. Until I moved, I never worried about being solo, but I feel ya. Now, if I do go riding it will be alone and its not a bad thought to make sure someone can find me.

Yeah your phone is screwed outside of signal range.

Spot will work anywhere as long as you can see sky. Especially if you have off road routes planned. That's probably why I am going to pick it up.

fasternyou929 · 10-12-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

I've got the GPS on my phone so my hubby can see where I am at, in a non creepy sort of way, primarily so if I am out riding by myself and turn up missing, he has a good idea where I was. If I am out of phone signal range however I dont think it will work...

Planned routes are a great idea for solo riders. Until I moved, I never worried about being solo, but I feel ya. Now, if I do go riding it will be alone and its not a bad thought to make sure someone can find me.

I have GPS on my phone too, but it doesn't share my location with anyone else. What program do you use to broadcast your location to your husband's phone? Is there a subscription fee?

the chi · 10-12-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I have GPS on my phone too, but it doesn't share my location with anyone else. What program do you use to broadcast your location to your husband's phone? Is there a subscription fee?

Its called the AT&T family map. I think it only works with phones on your plan or those you give permission to, but Im not certain of the specifics, he plays with it, I rarely do.

CasterTroy · 10-12-2009, 08:00 AM

I don't ride mountain rides or aggressive ride alone for that reason

Where my buddy Brian crashed was where we rode a lot....Deals gap kinda roads with deep ravines and thick forest. Where he came to rest was so remote and far down that he may never have been recovered....until another accident put someone in the same place.

I took my wife there the next day and her only comment (besides a gasp) was that if he did that route alone (which he would have done if I couldn't have gone) and came to the same fate....he would have NEVER been found...even if he told everyone his plans.

No cell reception, and you can forget seeing the sky.

Before that happened I never would have traveled that road alone...but you can bet your ass you'll never see me rollin thru there solo NOW.

I know a lot of you love the solo deal....but gravel, oil, deer, faulty tire mfg issue...there's SO many factors that can make a solo ride on a remote road dangerous.

Disclaimer: Understand this is what’s around me...so this is my frame of reference

Where if you cook that corner and go over the edge...there may be a 50-300 ft drop before you stop

tached1000rr · 10-12-2009, 08:15 AM

castertroy, that's exactly my point you know like i do that if you run off you are not going into a nice little corn field....

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HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	The GPS system you are probably thinking about is called SPOT. I am thinking about getting one. http://www.findmespot.com/en/ I have a friend with one that really likes it and have ready stories online of it helping, saving people on ADV rider. It still has its flaws (have to been in direct line with sky) but its better than nothing. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

10-12-2009, 08:00 AM	#6
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I don't ride mountain rides or aggressive ride alone for that reason Where my buddy Brian crashed was where we rode a lot....Deals gap kinda roads with deep ravines and thick forest. Where he came to rest was so remote and far down that he may never have been recovered....until another accident put someone in the same place. I took my wife there the next day and her only comment (besides a gasp) was that if he did that route alone (which he would have done if I couldn't have gone) and came to the same fate....he would have NEVER been found...even if he told everyone his plans. No cell reception, and you can forget seeing the sky. Before that happened I never would have traveled that road alone...but you can bet your ass you'll never see me rollin thru there solo NOW. I know a lot of you love the solo deal....but gravel, oil, deer, faulty tire mfg issue...there's SO many factors that can make a solo ride on a remote road dangerous. Disclaimer: Understand this is what’s around me...so this is my frame of reference Where if you cook that corner and go over the edge...there may be a 50-300 ft drop before you stop __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

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10-12-2009, 08:15 AM	#7
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	castertroy, that's exactly my point you know like i do that if you run off you are not going into a nice little corn field....