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1/25/2018 2:14pm
1/25/2018 2:14pm
Does anyone have any experience with helmet to helmet communication?
Ideally, I'd like something that doesn't have to be permanently attached to the helmet (some I've seen have to be screwed to the helmet), and is easily installed and removed so I can use it with multiple helmets.
I'm mostly interested in it for when I ride with my son, so we can communicate (he's 7 and just getting started...and out in the desert it would be nice to be able to talk to him)....but I'd also use it on group rides with buddies (which is why I'd like one that can be installed and removed very easily).
Long range would be nice, but isn't a huge deal and I know off road, no matter the range, get a mountain or hill between the riders and the communication goes away anyway.
I'd appreciate any info...and product recommendations.
Ideally, I'd like something that doesn't have to be permanently attached to the helmet (some I've seen have to be screwed to the helmet), and is easily installed and removed so I can use it with multiple helmets.
I'm mostly interested in it for when I ride with my son, so we can communicate (he's 7 and just getting started...and out in the desert it would be nice to be able to talk to him)....but I'd also use it on group rides with buddies (which is why I'd like one that can be installed and removed very easily).
Long range would be nice, but isn't a huge deal and I know off road, no matter the range, get a mountain or hill between the riders and the communication goes away anyway.
I'd appreciate any info...and product recommendations.
They use Bluetooth to communicate and work well over shortish distances. Up to 500 ft or so very reliably. You can use a "clamp on mount" that is easily removable. I have mounts on my various helmets, and just transfer the unit from helmet to helmet as needed. The mount itself is fairly low profile.
The one I use currently is called a 10c. It has a helmet cam built into it, as well as being able to pair it to my phone for music or calls if I want. Most of the group I ride with uses these and they are fairly robust. There are other less expensive "knock off" types out there, but I have no experience with them.
To use them as you would like, when my wife was learning to ride out at Cherry Creek we were able to communicate with each other and I could let her know how to handle things coming up on the trail, so it does work for that.
The thing to do is buy extra components so the only thing you move back and forth is the actual unit.
Easy to install and about $ 120.
Max. distance about 200 yards line of sight.
Intercom
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https://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=special_categories&cPa…
Probably not the lightest
Remember that these are line of sight so the range varies wildly based on the terrain you are in. The 1 to 2 mile range mentioned by Skid Mark would be in ideal conditions. It is awesome to be able to communicate with your friends while you are riding!!
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