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helmet/helmet communicators
- Thread starter nhra1000
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polarfreek
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Count me in with Polarfreek. My Collett Sno Phones never worked right. I did send them back.
They were o.k. then didn't work. I never heard the groomer beacon feature.
I had a set of Chatterboxes (4) and they worked fine but several units stopped working.
I'm now going to figure out if at least two work and go back to the Chatterboxes.
Collett cust service doesnt seem to care much about reaccuring problems. I'm sure they cant wait to tell you that your warranty has expired. Plus they want $18.00 to have them returned to you on top of the postage to send them in. Being they are in Canada, they take 3 weeks before you see them and your out another $25 each time there is a problem.
Complete joke.
Yeah, because the sound of a two stroke blasting in your ear for 15 hours is what snowmobiling is all about, right? Duh. What sign language do you use for "check out the eagle up on the right" or "there's some jerk about to blast by you on the left" or "do all five of us want to stop now for lunch" while STILL RIDING? In a big group, the last guy just says "all good" when crossing a road so the first guy can continue without having to keep looking back for everyone. My group jokes, BS'es, and keeps eachother informed of everything going on around us. It is not constant banter, and they are awesome tools to have on the trail.What's there to say? Ride. Sign language works fine. Who wants to hear their (ex) buddy singing John Denver tunes all afternoon. Pitch the things, they are for folks who can't set their cell phones down. Add in a GPS, helmet cam, pocket camera and ipod and it is like not snowmobiling at all. May as well play snowmobiling on your Wii player in the comfort of your own home.
polarisrider1
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If it weren't for her, my season last year would have amounted to about 400 miles, (vs. 1800) and 0 miles this year. She's by far more reliable than my guy riding buddies.
I know what your saying. We are always looking for more non- whooped guys to ride with us. No communicator required.
polarisrider1
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Yeah, because the sound of a two stroke blasting in your ear for 15 hours is what snowmobiling is all about, right? Duh. What sign language do you use for "check out the eagle up on the right" or "there's some jerk about to blast by you on the left" or "do all five of us want to stop now for lunch" while STILL RIDING? In a big group, the last guy just says "all good" when crossing a road so the first guy can continue without having to keep looking back for everyone. My group jokes, BS'es, and keeps eachother informed of everything going on around us. It is not constant banter, and they are awesome tools to have on the trail.
Glad to hear it works for you. The range, wind noise and other issues (group singers) turned me off to them. This year we are using the Motorola walki-talkies to locate each other. Better range, far less finicky. Fits my riding style much better. We point at the eagles. Use wrist mirrors for watching back. Maybe old school but works for the 20% on trail 80% off trail mix we ride.
polarisrider1
New member
Yeah, because the sound of a two stroke blasting in your ear for 15 hours is what snowmobiling is all about, right? Duh. What sign language do you use for "check out the eagle up on the right" or "there's some jerk about to blast by you on the left" or "do all five of us want to stop now for lunch" while STILL RIDING? In a big group, the last guy just says "all good" when crossing a road so the first guy can continue without having to keep looking back for everyone. My group jokes, BS'es, and keeps eachother informed of everything going on around us. It is not constant banter, and they are awesome tools to have on the trail.
Braaaaaap!! Braaaap! with an SLP can and nitrous is what it's all about, and the smell of quality burn't fossil fuels. Duh? And of course the middle finger for the line crossers. You do it your way, I'll do it my way.