Cool Goggles

[ponch]

saw these in another forum.

http://www.reconinstruments.com/shop

[AlabamaNomadRider]

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

[schoeney]

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

They only make 3 pair per year http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ponch]

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

Do you know what they offer?

[AlabamaNomadRider]

What do they offer. I looked at the model showing and when I saw the price it scared the poop out of me. I hope at that price they offer X-Ray vision.

[ringadingh]

I think it would look awful busy in there trying to see with all that stuff going on.

[cactusjack]

for that price, they should come with an extra pair of eyes.

[ringadingh]

You would need another set of eyes to keep track of all that, plus watch where your going. A heads up display on the windsheild would be a better idea.

[cnc]

They come with several days memory and a micro USB port so when they figure out how to plug them directly into the brain it could be a useful external hard drive for us older guys.

[ponch]

When you consider the cost of a good GPS and devices that encompass the other features, it's not that bad considering it's a new device. In a year or two I imagine it will become cheaper as competitors come on the market.

It seems that it breaks some sort of paradigm for riders here. I wonder if it would be any more of a distraction than having music/GPS in the normal fashion? I think it's pretty cool and it's amazing what is coming down the pike.

The problem with HUD is the variety of motorcycle designs/windshields. How do you produce something that works with many, most or all bikes? The other thing is, do you want the technology tied to one machine? This device can go with you anywhere on any bike, car, on skis, whatever.

[mobandy78]

When you consider the cost of a good GPS and devices that encompass the other features, it's not that bad considering it's a new device. In a year or two I imagine it will become cheaper as competitors come on the market.

It seems that it breaks some sort of paradigm for riders here. I wonder if it would be any more of a distraction than having music/GPS in the normal fashion? I think it's pretty cool and it's amazing what is coming down the pike.

The problem with HUD is the variety of motorcycle designs/windshields. How do you produce something that works with many, most or all bikes? The other thing is, do you want the technology tied to one machine? This device can go with you anywhere on any bike, car, on skis, whatever.

I like 'em! I'll take 2 pair for me and my fiance. I don't know about using them on the bike, but skiing, those would be awesome! I'd never get lost in the trees again! Heck, they may even keep me from hitting a tree. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif ;)

[Sin City Stan]

I think it would look awful busy in there trying to see with all that stuff going on.

Actually a HUD is less busy than having to look down all the time to see how fast you're going. It's a focus thing. You normally look right through it. On the Corvette it's in the lower LH corner and a quick glance tells you all you need to know without ever taking your eyes off the road.

But the price . . . . ??? Think I would wait awhile.

[ringadingh]

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

[ponch]

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

Like I said, how do you make HUD work on any bike and then it's only good for one bike.

[ringadingh]

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

Like I said, how do you make HUD work on any bike and then it's only good for one bike.


I have no ideaPonch, thats for the smart guys to figure out. But a lot of people only have one bike, make it universal somehow. I don't know how the HUD's work, whether the image is in the glass or reflected onto it.

[mobandy78]

Like I said, how do you make HUD work on any bike and then it's only good for one bike.


I have no ideaPonch, thats for the smart guys to figure out. But a lot of people only have one bike, make it universal somehow. I don't know how the HUD's work, whether the image is in the glass or reflected onto it.

Most HUD's that I know of are projections onto the glass itself.

[ponch]

I have no ideaPonch, thats for the smart guys to figure out. But a lot of people only have one bike, make it universal somehow. I don't know how the HUD's work, whether the image is in the glass or reflected onto it.

Most HUD's that I know of are projections onto the glass itself.

Right, and how do you design one that works with the variety of bikes that have different mounting variables and windscreens?

[mobandy78]

Mount the projector to the triple tree or handlebars. Of course, all types of competitors will come up with the latest and greatest version. Then HD will come out with their own line and charge 4X's the price. ;) But, seriously, once one person does it, others will follow and improve the product.

[ponch]

Mount the projector to the triple tree or handlebars. Of course, all types of competitors will come up with the latest and greatest version. Then HD will come out with their own line and charge 4X's the price. ;) But, seriously, once one person does it, others will follow and improve the product.

I am not sure what a triple tree is, but not all bikes have identical triple clamps or handle bars. Making a universal mounting system would be difficult. The other thing is, I wonder how vibration would affect the unit and its efficacy. Bikes can vibrate much more than a car or plane. I still say these guys are on to something.

[glwilson]

I would agree with you on this one Ponch.

The "heads-up" feature of these goggles are likely going to be less of a hinderance to one's attention than having to look down at a GPS, I-Pod, and any other device hooked to the handle-bars.

I can see where some might think it would be annoying though; but I really don't think it would be as distracting as some may think -- especially once you were used to them.

I would like to have a pair eventually; although I would want them to be hooked to a GPS of some sort for real-time location detection and direction-mapping. Maybe these already have that feature and I didn't see it -- but I would want that feature before I bought them.

I could easily see where this would eventually be added to helmets. Don't racecar drivers already have that technology?

[ponch]

I would agree with you on this one Ponch.

The "heads-up" feature of these goggles are likely going to be less of a hinderance to one's attention than having to look down at a GPS, I-Pod, and any other device hooked to the handle-bars.

I can see where some might think it would be annoying though; but I really don't think it would be as distracting as some may think -- especially once you were used to them.

I would like to have a pair eventually; although I would want them to be hooked to a GPS of some sort for real-time location detection and direction-mapping. Maybe these already have that feature and I didn't see it -- but I would want that feature before I bought them.

I could easily see where this would eventually be added to helmets. Don't racecar drivers already have that technology?

It has GPS built into it:


Real time statistics: speed, altitude, vertical, and total distance odometers, run-counter, temperature, stopwatch/chrono mode, clock [/*:m:zbngpp7u]<li/>Logs averages, maximums and minimums for each run and over your entire day
Full GPS and onboard sensor technology[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Head-mounted, full-color micro LCD display[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Several days of memory storage[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Micro USB port for charging and data transfer[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Google maps overlay[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Total weight: 257 grams[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 6-8 hour run time based on operating environment[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
English/French Language[/*:m:zbngpp7u]
Imperial/Metric Units[/*:m:zbngpp7u]


Includes:

Protective hard case
Lens cleaning bag
Micro-USB charger with European and North American adapters
Recon HQ software for tracking your trips and sharing online