I started using spot when I first got in to this back in 14. Every time I head out I flash up the spot and the little orange lights let me know that there is a link between me and some one else if the undesirable happens. If your using it to track your rides for the purposes of certification, more than half this country has no cell service. This works and in conjunction with Spotwalla is just a great tool. If you set up Spotwalla correctly you have a record of every ride you do at your fingertips. I tend to mark corners and gas stops in my route with the OK message button on the device and it sends anyone on my email notification list a message “ all good no problems” and a link to my exact location. The emergency service doesn’t work in and of itself it requires human input, you can carry it in your pocket if you want, if you have a Klim jacket they even provide a pocket for it, however it’s a bit hard to use it if your unconscious. So I leave mine on the handle bar in the purpose built cradle and hope that in the event the unpleasant happens, that a passerby may just push the emergency button if they can’t get their phone to connect. A lot of this place is very remote and LD riding is very addictive, you may be surprised where you end up. I certainly was and chuffed as well. Of the nearly 50 IBA rides I have had certified the little spot has been on every one , except for the last and I felt off the whole ride, guess it boils down to what you get used too.
I just renewed my subscription, $206 USD.
What price peace of mind?