Hi, many thanks for posting a `heads up' on this forum and showing interest in our new product. I would like to offer some additional information for those that are interested. The Ridersmate unit will send a text message to up to three pre-determined recipients if you fall from your ride, automatically, no buttons to be pressed, as you may not be able to do so! The unit records the exact location as you fall, long/lat, speed, altitude, heading and retains the message for 35 seconds before sending. Gives you the chance to re-connect if disconnected in error. In addition if you fail to re-connect during that 35 second window you can re-connect at any time and a second message is sent cancelling the emergency message. The Emergency message also contains a map link for smart phones and takes you through to Google Maps showing the location.
Ridersmate had to undergo vigorous testing for the `fall'. The anti crush cell had to be formulated around the workings of the unit to ensure that we can deal with people of all sizes and ability from falling at 1 Kmh from a bike to a 35 stone person (490 pounds, 210 kilos) falling from a horse six feet up and travelling at 30 mph, to a motorcycle rider coming off in excess of 150 mph. I know this all sounds excessive, but we do not personally know each customer and have to assume extremes to ensure we provide a quality product that we know works in the field for all people.
In addition Ridersmate records your ride and you can download it once safely back home, replay the ride and even upload it into the Members area to share.
http://www.ridersmate.com, there is a video on the landing page which explains some of the features and will give you a pretty good insight into the product. Many thanks for reading this and we wish you happy and safe riding, whatever your ride may be. David Coleman Founder
