Old Sledder Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I found the Polaris Ride Command App available for download to my Android phone. is it a worthwhile app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 What is it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sledder Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Here is the webpage https://ridecommand.polaris.com/en-us/landing-pages/AppLandingPage i was hoping that perhaps this was a GPS/trail map more than anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks like it would be useless to me as most of my riding is out of cell range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I wonder how much of your band width and monthly limit it would consume being constantly on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 If you download maps for the area you will be riding PRIOR to your trip then you don't need a cell signal/data. Can't say for sure for those who are stuck with iPhones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyTheSnowman Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I just downloaded this app. I'll have to wait and see how well it works offline on my ip6. I noticed a descrepency between its map and the ITG on how to get in and around Drumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenderXF Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 What I tend to do with the OFSC or Polaris App, is plan the route or zoom to the Area of riding and just screen shot the map so its available without service if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyTheSnowman Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I carry a paper edition as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I have topo maps and the OC map overlaid in my GPS. This way I know exactly where I'm lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat800ltd Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This is a great tool to use. I've used it last 2 years. Formerly k ow as "rider x" app. As mentioned, download an area of map you normally ride in. I turn off my signal so it forces to use downloaded map without any data. I set it to track my rides, and when I need to, just open up my phone and I k ow exactly where I am. I mean with in reason. If there's a re route, it will not be exact. But after a ride, I simply save my ride. And have a map of my day. This year they added the group feature. If your riding with numerous people, you can all show up on the app in case any one gets lost, within an 8km radius I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyd4r Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Cat800ltd said: This is a great tool to use. I've used it last 2 years. Formerly k ow as "rider x" app. As mentioned, download an area of map you normally ride in. I turn off my signal so it forces to use downloaded map without any data. I set it to track my rides, and when I need to, just open up my phone and I k ow exactly where I am. I mean with in reason. If there's a re route, it will not be exact. But after a ride, I simply save my ride. And have a map of my day. This year they added the group feature. If your riding with numerous people, you can all show up on the app in case any one gets lost, within an 8km radius I believe. i keep sending emails to the OFSC people via Google Play to add the group feature.. been doing it like 3 years.. apparently no response is a response.. useless app the official OFSC one is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sledder Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Cat800ltd said: This is a great tool to use. I've used it last 2 years. Formerly k ow as "rider x" app. As mentioned, download an area of map you normally ride in. I turn off my signal so it forces to use downloaded map without any data. I set it to track my rides, and when I need to, just open up my phone and I k ow exactly where I am. I mean with in reason. If there's a re route, it will not be exact. But after a ride, I simply save my ride. And have a map of my day. This year they added the group feature. If your riding with numerous people, you can all show up on the app in case any one gets lost, within an 8km radius I believe. Therefore it will act just like a Garmin GPS, as long as you don't mind the data consumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezerBurnt Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 On 12/5/2016 at 11:56 AM, Old Sledder said: I found the Polaris Ride Command App available for download to my Android phone. is it a worthwhile app? I love it, been using it the past 2 seasons It was called RiderX last year Works great the only issue I found is distanced traveled in not accurate but location is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezerBurnt Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Old Sledder said: Therefore it will act just like a Garmin GPS, as long as you don't mind the data consumption? except most people you ride with have cellphones unlike expensive GPS' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 34 minutes ago, FreezerBurnt said: except most people you ride with have cellphones unlike expensive GPS' devils advocate... aren't the smart phones more expensive than the GPS? My GPS was about $150 with no further expense. The cell phone had I bought it alone rather than part of a service package would have been about $450 but I have to pay for the monthly service which basically means I pay the $450 in installments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezerBurnt Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 53 minutes ago, 02Sled said: devils advocate... aren't the smart phones more expensive than the GPS? My GPS was about $150 with no further expense. The cell phone had I bought it alone rather than part of a service package would have been about $450 but I have to pay for the monthly service which basically means I pay the $450 in installments. Who do know that does not have a cell phone? Who do you know that has a GPS The vast majority of people get a phone as part of a monthly package, + most phones have a GPS built into them that you can use out of cell range My buddy used a $80 7inch tablet as a GPS using off line maps that he mounted to his sled But you are right if you bought your phone out right and bought a cheap GPS unit, the GPS would be the cheaper option but again that $450 phone has the ability to be your GPS and uploads are easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I just wish the OFSC app would download maps on wifi while at home or you optionally force a map update enroute should you need to, conserving bandwidth and battery. Then just just have a button you push to use cell data to locate your position and place it on the map and zoom in should you need to. Otherwise it won't use data. That just seems like common sense to me. Also seems like a simple map app to write. I just don't get why the OFSC one is so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyd4r Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 9 hours ago, atomic said: I just wish the OFSC app would download maps on wifi while at home or you optionally force a map update enroute should you need to, conserving bandwidth and battery. Then just just have a button you push to use cell data to locate your position and place it on the map and zoom in should you need to. Otherwise it won't use data. That just seems like common sense to me. Also seems like a simple map app to write. I just don't get why the OFSC one is so bad. to be fair, the OFSC has delivered an app with the absolute bare minimum effort, and no extra frills have ever been added.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Sounds like a business opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial bent and some programming skillzs. I use Backcountry navigator on tablet and phone., NO data/cell service required. Ever. If there was a way to put the sled trails on it, I'd pay for that. I downloaded the Polaris app, but trails near where I live are missing. That said, paper maps really suck. Trails are missing on my local map too. I appreciate the effort, the sponsors, etc. but a vague trail on a badly scaled map with no roads for reference is pretty much useless. If you're cruising along a trail, and come to a road crossing, logic, and 40+ years of using maps (I LOVE maps...) tells me I should be able to pinpoint where I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkb82 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Just got app and look forward to trying it. I like that I was able to download maps so no data required. The ofsc app is ok at best. That's why you always carry a paper map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 2 hours ago, manotickmike said: paper maps really suck. Really, in what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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