Poll: Do you recognise this symbol?
- Thread starter DieBoy
- Start date
I voted “NO”.
A wi-fi signal thingy…for cranks?
A wi-fi signal thingy…for cranks?
Astro66
Golden Boy
Yes. It's NFC Emergency Data stored on device.
It's only important that Emergency responders know what the symbol means.
It's only important that Emergency responders know what the symbol means.
- Thread starter
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I will respectabley disagree. The first person on scene to a accident, who needs to administer first-aid, will nearly always be a civilian. Particularly with MTBing, when you're likely more than 5 minutes away from a hospital.
I was shopping for a lid yesterday when I coincidentally came across the system, and I thought "NFC chip with emergency information in the helmet, great idea". Then I thought "how many people know about it, or is it just me that's ignorant?"
This article explains some of the history and what it's about quite well.
Building Trails, Prioritizing Safety: Interview with Twiceme CEO on the Future of Protective Gear — Trail Builder Magazine
Discover how Twiceme’s smart safety technology is transforming trail building by integrating NFC-enabled PPE to enhance emergency response and worker protection. In this exclusive interview with CEO Christian Connolly, learn how Twiceme empowers trail builders with instant access to critical medical
www.trailbuildermag.com
Any type of signal can be helpful to identify your location in the event of an accident. Twiceme, AirTag, cell phones, some watches, certain apps. It’s helpful to first-responders when you include a brief medical history in a device that they can access.
A basic first aid is also helpful for yourself or anyone you come across who needs help. Since some of us ride solo , being prepared is even more important.
I personally carry a cellphone, a watch, a first aid kit and an app that can identify my location (ie. Strava). My bike has an AirTag. The weather usually determines the type of ppe I might wear …but always a helmet…even when I’m doing simple trail maintenance.
A basic first aid is also helpful for yourself or anyone you come across who needs help. Since some of us ride solo , being prepared is even more important.
I personally carry a cellphone, a watch, a first aid kit and an app that can identify my location (ie. Strava). My bike has an AirTag. The weather usually determines the type of ppe I might wear …but always a helmet…even when I’m doing simple trail maintenance.
Yeah ..its a sign that all wind direction is a South Westerly..
It’s snowflakes in the area. 🫣
