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28 Oct 2015
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SPOT / Delorme : who already used the rescue function?
Hi guys, I am a Swiss adventure rider and writer for some Swiss and French motorcycle journal.
I am really interested in writing an article about people that needed to use the Emergency button of their SPOT device. Where they rescued, in how much time, what happened... etc.
I am in no way related to SPOT nor selling their devices. I have one as well, and as a adventure rider, I think it's pretty interesting to have feedbacks from people that had to use them in remote places.
If you had to use it, or a friend of yours, can you please contact me? It would be great if I can collect at least half a dozen experiences in very different places in the world.
Thanks a lot! Cheers and ride safe !
I publish some news and stuff in english as well on my facebook page: zimi on the loose
Last edited by Zimi; 6 Nov 2015 at 22:18.
Reason: reach more potential concerned people
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Hello
A their homepage there are rescue stories with hames etc.
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Hi Amik,
I want to have stories that don't come from their website, who knows what is true and what not in their website.
And especially, I would like stories related to morocycle.
Thanks
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No sorry I can't pay you for your stories... as I probably not getting paid neither to write my article and even if I am, it will not be much.
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Spot sucks when it comes to rescue. If you use the device the wrong way and if it is not a true medical injury type rescue, you are at a loss. Once you request help, they transfer it to the local authorities, then the police come. In my case, they spoke with me on the phone then transferred me to a jail house. I was left to fend on my own.... They do respond, I give them credit for it, but after, they are useless. I am currently seeking for an alternative, heard DeLorne is better.
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You might include delorme owners in your request. SPOT is OK in much of the world, but Delorme is way more reliable. Add to that a cheap rescue package and you should have the lot. (GEOS Search and Rescue Resources $17.95/year)
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There was a recent article over at the expeditionportal re what happens when you press the sos on both devices
What Happens When You Press the SOS Button? | Expedition Portal
Seems the delorme has significant advantages with the 2 way comms assisting GEOS response over the SPOT
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Thanks for sharing the article, but even in there, they have no testimonies of people that need to press the rescue button.
I hope I will find at least someone on this forum.
Thanks for sharing this information with your friends if you know somebody that had to do it.
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