Interbike 2008 Expo: Xtreme Sports ID Bracelet
September 25, 2008 by Carl Martens
Filed under Safety
Something really cool from the Interbike 2008 Expo…it might be a little Orwellian for some…we think it is brilliant!
The Xtreme Sports ID bracelet. It is similar to the Road ID in a plastic bracelet with online information (medical, emergency contact, address). The $8 purchase price buys you a year of coverage ($5 to renew and your account can accommodate multiple bands). The bracelet has your unique ID number and phone number on band for First Responders in case of an emergency.
Although we do not advise riding alone, when you absolutely must ride alone do yourself a favor and ride with one of these bracelets. When someone else finds you unconscious and looking like the guy below they can call for help and all your medical information will be on file.
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Carl Martens - who has written 33 posts on Mountain bike product reviews, bike builds, trail reviews, forum, and tips - MTOBikes.com.
Carl H. Martens is founder of Made to Order Bikes, Inc. Originally from the burbs of Chicago, IL he now resides in the city of Roswell which is located just north of Atlanta. He enjoys riding Big Creek which is just down the road from where he lives.
[...] antennas for better reception), extra batteries, water purification tablets, poncho, solar blanket, ID bracelet, duct tape (see a pattern?) map of the area, and a compass. Better yet don’t just pack ‘em, [...]
a great idea…GPS locator for a bike would also be good…also a reminder if going riding by yourself, tell someone else your route and arrange that you will call them when you get back…that way if you don’t call, they will check up on you
I wish they could combine some informational tag like that with an emergency GPS. That would be the ultimate. An emergency line virtually anywhere and all of your info. The only problem I see with that bracelet is the info is available online. If you are riding in a remote area your rescuers probably don’t have internet access or cell phone reception, but I guess they could radio it in.