May be heading out west later this winter with a group of seasoned riders. Was speaking with one of them yesterday and he showed me how his sled (new Polaris) will communicate position with some of the other Polaris' in the group. Was thinking this would really be worthwhile to be able to show the group my location somehow. Unfortunately riding an older cat that doesn't have the tech. Anybody ever use an apple airtag or something similar to help keep tabs on location? Would like to find something that doesn't rely on internet or cell phone service for remote areas. thx all
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Interceptor
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in the latest Snowtech magazine.
lofsfire
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Anyone can do this with a smartphone no special equipment is needed. Even share with the Poo's and Doo's at the same time.
Just download the Polaris and Doo apps to your phone. Set up an account for whichever you need or both. Then share with whoever you want. The guy riding with you or someone back home.
Track and save your ride in your account and watch your route in a bird's eye flyover at different speeds. 12-hour day in 1 minute... LOL
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heckler56
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A buddy that rides out west turned me onto a Garmin (66i). He and his buddies use the satellite network to communicate and show location. The advantage with this setup is satellites are accessible all over the world unlike a phone that once it loses a tower your toast. The SOS button on mine contacts the satellite support network immediately with the gps coordinates of my location. This gives responders what they need, or your buddies. Friends and family can also track you online if you like. The downside is now they switched the service to a monthly fee vs I was able to turn the service on/off as needed.
lofsfire
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You are correct on this but remember, your phone uses satellites as well. the data is only required for the graphics of the map. You can pre-download an area and still use your phone with GPS.
GPS still has advantages as it's a purpose-built unit... For regularly out west I would most likely use a full GPS unit. for one or two times I would use my phone.
PS traveled to South Dakota (Deadwood Area) this summer and noticed the Polaris app was not as good as their paper maps. The rental place even said; you will be fine with the app. I met some guys on the trail who let me take a picture of their map and between the two I was fine.