sled communicators

[switchback2012]

looking to buy a couple communicators. I see Chatter Box and Sena in dealerships. Any comments on quality and distance capabilities. Also-- capability of handling cold weather. I'm old enough to know not to believe everything a website or salesperson tells me. everyone makes the "best".!! Thanks

 

[bigred_tr]

communicators

we have been using the Collett brand. Platinum 900. for years as a small group. 5 guys

The range is a sled in front of you and the one behind you in reality, in a good group of sledders. meaning good spacing between sleds.

We wouldn't ride without them though and when someone does he is harassed ( friendly of course ) of what we chatter about.

Warning the guy behind you of sledders coming, little chatter between guys on how much fun your having, directions to guys who don't know where they are going, or a stop to figure out where you are or gather the group without taking helmet off priceless

All plus's.

Some guys have had issues with the cords..another is still using the old style model with only battery issues once in a while.

I'm using the 900 and works for us.

Hope it helps.

Big Red

 

[soxfan3]

We've used Chatterbox for years, group of 5-6 works fine, bigger than that ehhh. Using Chatterbox X2 now. Good range, realistically probably 1/4-1/2 mile, depends on terrain & how think woods are. Battery lasts all day. Like big red said, priceless to know if sleds are on coming, especially if they are "comin-in-hot", you can wait around the corner instead of meeting them in the corner. X2 is cordless, using voice to talk feature, requires no hands.

 

[blkhwkbob]

Went from Chatterbox hjc-90 to x1 and now on to X2 that I just bought at the Milwaukee show so haven't tried them yet. Other posters are correct-the range is pretty much front sled to rear sled. Don't believe the sales pitches. Batteries have always lasted all day if you keep them updated. In the past, the helmet clips would snap off if you looked at them wrong, and they were 20 bucks a piece if you can find them. Chatterbox has a HORRIBLE habit of making parts obsolete AND proprietary. Good luck finding parts for old models. Basically no other headsets work with their weird plugs, either. That said, the new units are lighter, the helmet clips look tough, and they have Bluetooth so you can listen to music wirelessly. Once your group starts using them correctly, you will love them. One other thing: Chatterbox is made by HJC. HJC helmets have a little pocket next to your ear that fits the speaker nicely. And the new X2 speakers are much thinner than past models which sometimes would squeeze your ears. These new speakers are perfect.

 

[blkhwkbob]

I need to edit this--my new radios are X1 slims, which are apparently not exactly "new" but new in the box. I guess they have been out for 5 years now. My last set were GMRS-x1. These slims are like half the size and weight.

 

[latner]

I'm looking at the UClear brand. They make 3 different models...Amp, Amp Plus and Amp Pro. has anyone or someone you know used these and thoughts?

 

[junior]

I have U-Clears. A few years old so not the upgraded models as mentioned. Really like them. Very clear. You can listen to music or talk on your phone with them, but I don't use that feature. The charge will usually last all day. And there is no boom microphone, which is really nice

 

[qpgmrjaf]

X2 on U-Clear no complaints

 

[shrek]

We use the Sena SMH-10 and love them.

 

[machzdoo]

I have the Ski Doo mod 3 helmet . Does anyone have a recommendation for communicators a modular helmet.
Thanks Machzdoo

 

[dragonwannabe]

X2 on U-Clear no complaints

Avoid the Uclears. I have used Collette, uclear and also Scala Riders. Collettes and Scala have voice activation. Uclear you have to press a button to talk unless they have changed something. Fine if you are on a motorcycle but horrible with snowmobile gloves on. I don't think the Collettes qualify as communicators unless they have significantly improved clarity over the years. It was very hard to understand vs the other models. I have no experience with Chatterbox but will say that if range is only one sled in front or behind avoid them. I get pretty good range with the Scala's and crystal clear. Has a Bluetooth option to sync with your phone. People on the other end cant even tell you are riding. I would say range on the Scalas are 300-400 yards easy. Probably more. They are excellent to have and good safety tools.