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  • #8331
    Steve
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    Hi Guys,

    It would be great if there was a “look ahead feature” of a new track’s elevation profile, whilst riding, so you can see steep inclines/declines before you commit to them. And also in the GPX Editor for planning.

    Cheers,

    Steve

    • This topic was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by Steve.
    #8332
    SC-Surfer
    Participant

    Hmmmm. Or maybe just look up at the road/trail ahead. I mean, how much info do we really need, beyond basic guidance. I really think that providing way too much detail makes it too easy to ride the GPS instead of riding the real world out front. But hey, just my opinion.

    #8334
    Steve
    Participant

    Yeah I take your point SC, however it can be impossible to see around hilly corners, and I would prefer to have a premium navigation device which would reduce me injuring myself in a remote area.

    #8335
    SC-Surfer
    Participant

    Sure. Thing is, no nav device can truly provide the detailed info needed to navigate technical terrain.  How would you ride a blind corner differently if you knew there was an incline? It can’t tell you what kind of surface or traction level there is. It can’t tell you if it is smooth, rutted, wet, dry, etc. You have to ride what you can see. No device can make those split second adjustments for you in real time, and looking down at the screen just increases the risk you will not see and adapt to what’s in front of you. ‘Riding the GPS’ is dangerous, and entirely misses the point of riding a motorcycle.

    #8338
    iwillgosecond
    Participant

    “slope angle” is a very powerful feature for difficult remote riding and is one of the most powerful features on another app.  Dev is apparently implementing this and hopefully it will use coloring within the track line. …and this is something that is most useful when planning what your up against especially when you are losing light.  Not something that is pertinent directly ahead of you.

    #8341
    Steve
    Participant

    That sounds like a great idea, thanks Iwill

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