New Ideas Fly By Wire
NEW IDEAS FLY BY WIRE
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Five ways to enhance your ride
Blake Conner
1 CAPTURE IT ALL
Those wanting to take POV filming to a new level might consider the 360fly ($399, available in August) single-lens camera that captures video in a 360-degree format. During playback, you can drag the cursor on screen to view all the different angles captured. This 2.4-inch water-resistant sphere can be mounted just about anywhere. → (412) 922-6002 360fly.com
2 PACK MENTALITY
Staying connected on group rides has been revolutionized, Packtallk ($329.95 single/$579.95 pair) from scala rider features Dynamic Meshwork Communication (DMC), allowing up to 10 riders to talk within a 3-mile range. Settings can be changed via SmartSet app. Packtalk can communicate with any other brand or model of intercom. → (800)488-0363 cardosystems.com
3 ADV PHONE HOME
If you like your adventures way off the beaten path but don't want to lose contact, the Iridium Extreme ($1,300-$1,500) satellite phone is a great choice for motorcyclists. Water-, shock-, and dust-resistant unit might look like a ’90s flashback, but it’s packed with features such as GPS positioning, SMS capability, tracking, and an SOS button. → (866) 947-4348 iridium.com
4 WIRED
Communication devices are commonplace, so it's no surprise to see more helmets prewired with speakers and a microphone Schuberth's M1($550-$580) features an integrated sun visor, while the optional Schuberth Rider Communication System ($200 single/$400 pair), snaps into the back of the shell. → (949) 215-0893 schuberthnorth america.com
5 MOTOSOCIAL
The new app from Rever is a social environment for motorcyclists. Available for Apple and Android devices, it allows users to explore roads, log rides, gather data (even racing circuits), and share routes. Upgrading to a premium account ($5.99 month/$59 year) gives access to Butler Maps’ content in addition to enhanced multi-user features. rever.co
