just wondering what everyone thought about Spot i read about it in a magazine. also wondering if anyone has used one and if they are as good as the magazine said.
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SPOT serves the purpose to do 3 things - mainly notify your next of kin for:
1 - ck in that you are ok and still having fun
2 - ok you got stuck and need outside help
3 - life emergency send SAR
For the tracking portion (extra $50/yr) this is a nice to have for your family at home waiting your return. They can see that you are still on the move and having fun, or if for some reason you are hold up for the night. This tracking portion is not like your GPS tracks, it only sends a signal every so often so it is not exact to your traveled tracks. If instead you hit the ck in I'm ok button they will get your location.
Personally, I won't head to the mountains without it. Well worth the investment, especially after an ATV accident this summer and we life flighted a rider out of 10 miles into the back country.
thanks for the info any idea where i can get one, or where they are the cheapest
I second that! I absolutely love mine. The tracking feature works GREAT!
I'm assuming there's a yearly or monthly charge? how much?
What kind of batteries does it use? how long do they last?