I am an obsessive cyclist and runner. Comes with the territory, I
guess. I do stuff that keeps me on the edge. I’m mostly safe, but occasionally,
I do dumb stuff. Never had any really close calls. Not really.
A few years ago, I bought one of the popular emergency ID bands so
that if my inattention to the world around me got me into a serious medical
emergency, the ambulance crew would at least know who to call for info.
I wore that thing on every ride for a month or two, but then I
started forgetting to put it on. It just slipped out of my pre-ride or pre-run
ritual. I remembered once or twice a week, but much of the time I was ID-less.
Earlier this year, I was introduced to the 1BandID, a newcomer to
the market. I ordered a bright orange one with my contact info on it. Less than
a week later, it arrived in the mail and I put it on my GPS band. The
installation was quick and easy. Wrap the band around the band and the Velcro
does its job. I tried it on the short side first. Didn’t work for me. Tried it
on the other side. Perfect!
I have not gone for a ride or a run without ID since my 1BandID
arrived. (I’m kind of compulsive about my data, you know. Hyperfocus. Gotta
love it!) I simply won’t ever leave this one behind.
I still occasionally put on my other band if I’m going on an
exceptionally long run or ride because it has the online medical records option
in addition to my contact info. Of course, I still have my 1BandID on. The GPS
is on my wrist!
GIVEAWAY: Jon was the winner of the drawing for a @1BandID held on Wednesday, March 14 at 5:00am. A big thank you goes to Joe at 1BandID for
making this contest possible and making a great product.
34 comments:
I need one of these especially since I tend to fall a lot on trail runs.
Looks like a great idea!
Nice idea...especially for the afflicted, Mike. (I could probably use one too.) :-)
Steve
I need one of these to update my RoadID. Plus, if the #IRC is set for world domination, I need one in Pink to fit in.
My wife says I need one.......because I'm an idiot!
I used to wear a Road ID, but when I switched shoes, I forgot to take it off! I need one!!
Tweeted, following 1bandID on twitter and FB. Thanks!
I do religiously wear the "other" ID band, but since I wear both a GPS and a watch (gotta have that data backup plan!), it gets crowded on my wrist, so one of these would be great. Thanks for the review, Mike!
Great contest! Please sign me up!
People don't think to look in my shoe pocket for id, but if they see that bright thing on my wrist, they will know who to return the body to after I do something stupid ;-)
I need to get one because I run in the not so best of places (the only place I have to run) and I run alot on my own. My paths have numerous un-fenced dogs and just as many red necks.
I definitely need this!! I like the story behind the guy who developed it too. Have been too cheap/chintzy to shell out the $$ but for safety's sake I know I need one!
Tweeted! Tweety tweet tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/biggreenpen/status/177449756363198465
Following them on Twitter!
Already like their FB page!
I have one on my GPS watch but want one for my regular watch too!
Count me in, I'd like one.
Now I know where to look if we get you in the back of the ambulance!
I really like these, and did not know they existed. Now I am telling all the EMS people and my EMT students to keep a look out for these if the time comes.
Wow, I like the fact that it goes on a watch band or something, because I always wear my Garmin Forerunner for running and cycling. So yes, I'm entering! Will find them on FB, too.
I have fallen more than once both on my night runs and even in broad daylight. I need one of this. The RoadID works but this one is handier!
I have twisted ankles, and fallen so many times this would be a god-send.
I'm with you on forgetting the Road ID. I started well, but tend to forget it...
Sign me up for the drawing, and I "liked" their page on FB for another entry.
So awesome! This could really help me!
I could really use one of these :)
I have one but can always use one in a different color!!!
I did all of the items suggested so I could get the max number of entries!
I'd love to have one of these!!
Great review! I could really use one of these...I almost get hit by cars on a regular basis:(
I could really use one of these:)
Could use one of these too!
Looks good, throw my name in.
I'd love to try one of these.
I re-tweeted, and am following you and 1BandID on Twitter.
My husband says just carry my driver's license but I forget to grab it. I don't forget my gps watch! I could use one of these!
And the winner is Jon, a guy who "Liked" 1BandID on Facebook! Congrats! The rest of you can always purchase a 1BandID on their website. www.1BandID.com
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