Crazy Cyclist
05-09-06, 03:42 PM
I am thinking about getting one soon, and I was wondering if anyone here has one? I think they are worth the money and they could save your life. So let's hear from those who have one, how do you like the wristband?
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kf5nd
05-09-06, 05:09 PM
I have the ankleband. Very worthwhile. Do it.
Olebiker
05-09-06, 05:12 PM
I have one that fits on my shoe. It was a present from my wife. It never comes off of the shoe so I don't have to worry about forgetting it.
supcom
05-09-06, 05:33 PM
I have the dogtag version. However, unless you have a particular medical condition that emergency medical personnel need to be aware of, I fail to see how the ID could save your life. The best function of the ID is to make sure that your family knows what happened to you and where you are.
If you do have a serious medical condition, you might consider wearing a MedicAlert ID. MedicAlert can provide detailed information on your condition that will not fit on a RoadID.
If you do have a serious medical condition, you might consider wearing a MedicAlert ID. MedicAlert can provide detailed information on your condition that will not fit on a RoadID.
ItsJustMe
05-10-06, 09:07 AM
I use the dogtag. However, if I were doing it again, I'd just get cheapo dogtags. There are a ton of places that will sell you a pair of dogtags with silencer for < $10 shipped. Sure, the RoadID one is etched stainless and looks nice, but nobody ever sees it so who cares?
IMHO dogtags are probably the best bet. IDs on shoes and off your person are likely to get misplaced in the chaos of an accident (shoes come off A LOT in accidents, even with people who aren't clipped in to their vehicle). Wrist bands make me nervous because of the chances of snagging them on something and breaking your arm or hurting joints.
IMHO dogtags are probably the best bet. IDs on shoes and off your person are likely to get misplaced in the chaos of an accident (shoes come off A LOT in accidents, even with people who aren't clipped in to their vehicle). Wrist bands make me nervous because of the chances of snagging them on something and breaking your arm or hurting joints.
RonH
05-12-06, 07:17 AM
I bought the ankle band style in 2002. It is starting to look a little worn so I bought a yellow wrist band style last month.
I wear the ankle band on cool mornings when I wear "longer" socks. I've found that it can work it's way up and the velcro rubs the skin with shorter socks. :eek:
So I got the wrist band. It doesn't rub the skin, it just traps the sweat around my wrist. ;)
I wear the ankle band on cool mornings when I wear "longer" socks. I've found that it can work it's way up and the velcro rubs the skin with shorter socks. :eek:
So I got the wrist band. It doesn't rub the skin, it just traps the sweat around my wrist. ;)
here and there
05-12-06, 07:43 AM
I use dogtags, but not the RoadID ones as they're way overpriced IMO. Paid $10 for a set for myself and my younger brother at the local military surplus place.
shokhead
05-12-06, 07:44 AM
I have a free scrap of paper with info on it in my saddlebag.
CyLowe97
05-12-06, 07:53 AM
I have a free scrap of paper with info on it in my saddlebag.
Unfortunately, that isn't where emergency personel will look for your information.
I just recently got a dog tag style road id. I ride solo out in the middle of nowhere quite often and I'd rather have my information on my person in case of an emergency where I am unconscious. Just a little insurance that may (or may not) work.
Like posts above say, the Road ID is very classy looking, but spendy. Dog tags are readily available and much cheaper.
Unfortunately, that isn't where emergency personel will look for your information.
I just recently got a dog tag style road id. I ride solo out in the middle of nowhere quite often and I'd rather have my information on my person in case of an emergency where I am unconscious. Just a little insurance that may (or may not) work.
Like posts above say, the Road ID is very classy looking, but spendy. Dog tags are readily available and much cheaper.
kf5nd
05-12-06, 08:14 AM
The nickel in the chain of dog tags can cause bad contact dermatitis in sensitive invididuals, which is why I went for the RoadID
rule
05-12-06, 08:24 AM
Yeah, I have a wrist version. No complaints at all. It can hold a lot of valuable information, and be in plain sight in an emergency. My wife got it for me, and feels better about me commuting because I wear it. That's cool too.
If you decide to order one, do a google search and find a discount code to get a couple of dollars off on the price.
If you decide to order one, do a google search and find a discount code to get a couple of dollars off on the price.
shokhead
05-12-06, 09:18 AM
Unfortunately, that isn't where emergency personel will look for your information.
I just recently got a dog tag style road id. I ride solo out in the middle of nowhere quite often and I'd rather have my information on my person in case of an emergency where I am unconscious. Just a little insurance that may (or may not) work.
Like posts above say, the Road ID is very classy looking, but spendy. Dog tags are readily available and much cheaper.
No,its the second place they will look and if they dont,they shouldnt be doing what they are doing. Thats like saying they dont look in your wallet.
I just recently got a dog tag style road id. I ride solo out in the middle of nowhere quite often and I'd rather have my information on my person in case of an emergency where I am unconscious. Just a little insurance that may (or may not) work.
Like posts above say, the Road ID is very classy looking, but spendy. Dog tags are readily available and much cheaper.
No,its the second place they will look and if they dont,they shouldnt be doing what they are doing. Thats like saying they dont look in your wallet.
MillCreek
05-12-06, 10:36 AM
Speaking as a former paramedic, I can say that when I responded to a bicycling accident, and the person was unconscious, after providing immediate treatment and as time permits, the first thing you do is look through their clothing. Usually, it would be a jersey pocket in the back. Failing to find any ID on their actual person, the next thing you do is look through any bags/packs on the bike for ID, a wallet or a cell phone.
On all my bicycles, in the handlebar or saddle bag, I keep a business card with my home address, phone and cell phone written on the back. I run the card through a laminator to keep it from getting waterlogged or otherwise illegible. Now that I think about it, I could always punch a hole in it and hang it around my neck on a break-away lanyard. Hmm. Maybe I should think about that as well.
On all my bicycles, in the handlebar or saddle bag, I keep a business card with my home address, phone and cell phone written on the back. I run the card through a laminator to keep it from getting waterlogged or otherwise illegible. Now that I think about it, I could always punch a hole in it and hang it around my neck on a break-away lanyard. Hmm. Maybe I should think about that as well.
shokhead
05-12-06, 12:10 PM
You could always get inked on your arm and hope you dont move,LOL.
TYB069
05-12-06, 12:27 PM
I like the business card idea. I've got so darn many of the things, I might as well use em for something. All I have right now is the sticker inside the helmet. I would think that baring a broken neck, they would remove that right away?
MillCreek
05-12-06, 01:02 PM
There would usually be no pressing reason to remove a helmet, and if there is suspected head or neck trauma, the helmet would stay on until you were worked up in the ER. Bear in mind also that in most cases, any emergency notification is done from the hospital or by the hospital staff, or by law enforcement, not the emergency medical services people right there at the accident scene. So often, any ID search is deferred until you are at the ER or loaded into the ambulance/aid unit and are being transported.
I also do the laminated business card thing when I am hiking or snowshoeing. I toss a couple of the cards into two different zipped backpack pockets. In my youth, I did mountain search and rescue, and I noticed something interesting: when a body takes a long fall down a rocky or snowy slope, or a body goes into a river, oftentimes the clothing would be partially or completely ripped off, especially pants. And there would go the wallet along with any chances for identification. But a properly strapped backpack would usually stay on the body and would not be torn away. So I figure that if they find me during the spring thaw, the search and rescue people could check my backpack, find my card and call my office and ask if anybody had seen me for the past six months or not. Here in the Pacific NW, from time to time, wildnerness casualties do remain unidentified if no one has reported them missing, fingerprints and dental records are not available and no ID is found at the site.
I also do the laminated business card thing when I am hiking or snowshoeing. I toss a couple of the cards into two different zipped backpack pockets. In my youth, I did mountain search and rescue, and I noticed something interesting: when a body takes a long fall down a rocky or snowy slope, or a body goes into a river, oftentimes the clothing would be partially or completely ripped off, especially pants. And there would go the wallet along with any chances for identification. But a properly strapped backpack would usually stay on the body and would not be torn away. So I figure that if they find me during the spring thaw, the search and rescue people could check my backpack, find my card and call my office and ask if anybody had seen me for the past six months or not. Here in the Pacific NW, from time to time, wildnerness casualties do remain unidentified if no one has reported them missing, fingerprints and dental records are not available and no ID is found at the site.
RonH
05-12-06, 01:24 PM
For those of you wondering, "Why do I need to carry any ID when riding?"
There are two reasons.
1. If you're ever involved in an accident and are injured and can't move, or have a heart attack, how will you keep some @$$hole from stealing your bike, helmet, wallet, etc.? The wallet or seatpack probably has your ID in it. How will the paramedics or ER people know who to call?
2. If you get killed, :eek: your bike, wallet, helmet, etc. will probably get stolen before the cops or paramedics arrive. Again, how will they know who to call. In this case they need to know who to call to claim or identify the body.
There are two reasons.
1. If you're ever involved in an accident and are injured and can't move, or have a heart attack, how will you keep some @$$hole from stealing your bike, helmet, wallet, etc.? The wallet or seatpack probably has your ID in it. How will the paramedics or ER people know who to call?
2. If you get killed, :eek: your bike, wallet, helmet, etc. will probably get stolen before the cops or paramedics arrive. Again, how will they know who to call. In this case they need to know who to call to claim or identify the body.
MillCreek
05-12-06, 01:54 PM
I hope that everyone here is doing the ICE trick on their cell phones. This is to help emergency workers know whom to contact during a crisis. ICE stands for 'in case of emergency', and you enter it into your cell phone number list. I have two: 'ICE-work' and 'ICE-home'. If I am in an accident, the EMS, police or hospital can take my cell phone and call the ICE listings and reach my office and home as the case may be. The cell phone checking will usually be done by the police or hospital workers, since the EMS and ER staff usually have more pressing things to attend to. The 'ICE' concept was developed by a British paramedic and is becoming popular around the world.
A while ago, there was an urban legend that using the 'ICE' on a cell phone exposed the cell phone user to some sort of backdoor hacking. This has been debunked over on snopes.com.
A while ago, there was an urban legend that using the 'ICE' on a cell phone exposed the cell phone user to some sort of backdoor hacking. This has been debunked over on snopes.com.
CyLowe97
05-12-06, 02:00 PM
I hope that everyone here is doing the ICE trick on their cell phones. This is to help emergency workers know whom to contact during a crisis. ICE stands for 'in case of emergency', and you enter it into your cell phone number list. I have two: 'ICE-work' and 'ICE-home'. If I am in an accident, the EMS, police or hospital can take my cell phone and call the ICE listings and reach my office and home as the case may be. The cell phone checking will usually be done by the police or hospital workers, since the EMS and ER staff usually have more pressing things to attend to. The 'ICE' concept was developed by a British paramedic and is becoming popular around the world.
A while ago, there was an urban legend that using the 'ICE' on a cell phone exposed the cell phone user to some sort of backdoor hacking. This has been debunked over on snopes.com.
That's a great tip. I'm entering them now into my phone. Your other information above was great, too. Thanks!
A while ago, there was an urban legend that using the 'ICE' on a cell phone exposed the cell phone user to some sort of backdoor hacking. This has been debunked over on snopes.com.
That's a great tip. I'm entering them now into my phone. Your other information above was great, too. Thanks!
shokhead
05-12-06, 02:39 PM
For those of you wondering, "Why do I need to carry any ID when riding?"
There are two reasons.
1. If you're ever involved in an accident and are injured and can't move, or have a heart attack, how will you keep some @$$hole from stealing your bike, helmet, wallet, etc.? The wallet or seatpack probably has your ID in it. How will the paramedics or ER people know who to call?
2. If you get killed, :eek: your bike, wallet, helmet, etc. will probably get stolen before the cops or paramedics arrive. Again, how will they know who to call. In this case they need to know who to call to claim or identify the body.
If i'm dead i dont care and not everybody has a cell. Wristband or dog tags,i dont use that stuff so i guess each uses what workds for them.
There are two reasons.
1. If you're ever involved in an accident and are injured and can't move, or have a heart attack, how will you keep some @$$hole from stealing your bike, helmet, wallet, etc.? The wallet or seatpack probably has your ID in it. How will the paramedics or ER people know who to call?
2. If you get killed, :eek: your bike, wallet, helmet, etc. will probably get stolen before the cops or paramedics arrive. Again, how will they know who to call. In this case they need to know who to call to claim or identify the body.
If i'm dead i dont care and not everybody has a cell. Wristband or dog tags,i dont use that stuff so i guess each uses what workds for them.
here and there
05-13-06, 08:41 PM
The nickel in the chain of dog tags can cause bad contact dermatitis in sensitive invididuals, which is why I went for the RoadID
Ah, good point.
Ah, good point.
melodybliss
05-14-06, 11:28 PM
I have several medical issues (diabetes, hypertension, even had a stroke when I was 27) so I carry ID. Specifically, I use MedicAlert (http://www.medicalert.org/) which is a non-profit organization that you signup for yearly. You get a medical bracelet or a necklace that lists conditions on one side (mine says "diabetes, hypertension, stroke") with an Identification number and a toll-free 800 number that medical professionals can call.
What MedicAlert does is it allows you to maintain a list of doctors, medications, conditions and emergency contacts in the event medical personnel come across you while you are unconscious. The bracelets themselves are designed not to be easily removeable (it's really a pain in the ass) so the ID is always with you.
So, if any of you have medical problems I highly recommend this service.
Mel
What MedicAlert does is it allows you to maintain a list of doctors, medications, conditions and emergency contacts in the event medical personnel come across you while you are unconscious. The bracelets themselves are designed not to be easily removeable (it's really a pain in the ass) so the ID is always with you.
So, if any of you have medical problems I highly recommend this service.
Mel
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