Road ID - which model

Bob Irwin

Decided that given my medical history, it's probably a good idea to get one of these.  Not sure if the elite or sport would be the best choice.  Suggestions??

Kkaufer

I've had the 'sport' for years.  Never workout without it ... As far as I know, the difference between Sport and Elite is comfort/design, so go with what works best for you.  The key thing is to engrave the critical information.  I don't have the Interactive one, b/c I'm not sure an EMT will take the time to review the information - although I'm sure it'd be useful in a hospital.  The guys at aerogeeks wrote something about these a few weeks ago. Maybe that'll help:

http://aerogeeks.com/2013/05/22/roadid-part-1-why-roadid/

http://aerogeeks.com/2013/05/28/roadid-part-2-which-roadid/

 

Dino Sarti

I like the elite because it is rubber. The sport is fabric. If you wash your hands a lot of sweat a lot it always seemed wet and therefore a little smelly. The rubber was easy to dry and clean.

Steve West

I have the Ankle ID - love it, never train without it.

Jess Withrow

I gave up my Elite for the Slim - there were a few times that I left home without putting my Road ID Elite on, so now I wear the Slim 100% of the time. It pretty much never leaves my wrist, so I'm pretty much guaranteed to never forget it! I'm so used to it, I literally don't even know it's there anymore. The only downside is that you can't fit quite as much info on the Slim.... but I seriously love it so much that I'd just buy a second one if I needed more space. ;-)

wareagledusty

X2 on the slim. I have mine on 24/7 and don't even notice it anymore. I put name, Year of birth (YOB) my wife's name, her phone #, no known allergies (NKA) blood type, and a quote on mine. Quote is cheesy Armstrong quote but still serves as a kick in the @ss when I need it. "Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever"

John Withrow

x3 on the Slim. I also used to wear the Elite, but after I had my massive Penicillin reaction Jess convinced me to try the Slim. I got a black one and wear it 100% of the time all day, every day (even to shower and sleep). I wear a suit to work every day and it kind of just disappears on my wrist. And I'm sure not to forget it for a ride or a run.

Bob Irwin

Thanks for the feedback. The slim looks good, but won't work for me - I need the interactive. With Afib and some medicine allergies, I'm more interested in a hospital calling kaiser than whether they can get hold of may family (given that no one has anything but cell phones any more - that may be difficult anyway).

Joe Matchette

My entire family has RoadIDs. From my 7-yr old Daughter (Elite) to me (Slim). We *never* take them off.
Here is a coupon code that I got the other day. [PSA - my youngest wore out the engraving on her slim. I emailed them to ask about a warranty replacement. They sent it without any further questions. Great service!]
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John Withrow

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Larry Peters

Given the recent TDF discounts & trivia, I was reminded that I should probably get a road ID.

It looks like Road ID has updated the choices since 2013. It sounds like silicon is still preferable over nylon. But in silicon they have a stretch, pin tuck and clasp. Anyone have input on these choices? And and input on the different width of the bands? Is the only reason to have a larger one for aesthetics and maybe so it is easier for EMS to spot it? Thanks!

Someone in EN group me just suggested getting faceplate to go on garmin band. I like the sound of that. One less thing on wrist. Any pros or cons from your experience? Thanks!

John Withrow

@Larry Peters Which Garmin do you have? I have a 935 and a Fenix 5. I recently bought a RoadID Sidekick ID for each of them... I used to wear the road ID bands and inevidibly I'd either lose it or forget to put it on... I always have one of my watches on (935 during all workouts and Fenix 5 pretty much all other times). So now, I always have my RoadID on me. It took me about a week to get used to it being on there, but have since completely forgotten about it.

Said a different way, I STRONGLY endorse getting the Sidekick and just putting it on your watch and then it will always be on you...

https://www.roadid.com/products/universal-sidekick-for-garmin-fitbit?utm_expid=.b8TbxYbuSFaIbJcBZFHqsg.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadid.com%2F

Larry Peters

@John Withrow , awesome, thanks! You are the 2nd teammate to recommend that. I just ordered one with a 20% discount from EN :). I have a Garmin 935. I really appreciate the advice and recommendation!