Garmin Zumo XT2
The importer is having another sale.
As usual we have trialled, tested and torn our hair out getting to grips with Garmin Zumo XT2. While it's not perfect it is the best available 'get lost box' out there. Use it hiking or in the car too if you wish.
One regular criticism is that these should come with a protective pouch. As we do, we fixed that, designing and making our own. We add a free Andy Strapz Garmin XT2 pouch with every unit bought.
Here's the Garmin blurb
The zumo® XT2 rugged motorcycle navigator is built for adventure with a larger and brighter 6” sunlight-readable display that is built to withstand weather and handlebar vibrations.
The new visual route planner lets you customize your journey with options to choose between a thrilling ride with extra twists and turns or experiencing a more efficient route.
Start a group ride to track your friends on the zumo® display (requires the use of the Tread® smartphone app).
See popular moto paths and satellite imagery to find new places to explore. Afterward, share your ride details, including acceleration and deceleration.
For motorcyclists looking for the ultimate navigator, get ready to enjoy the ride.
Features:
Includes an Andy Strapz Zumo pouch to protect your investment valued at $42.
What's included (in the box):
Support Centre
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?partNumber=010-02296-00&tab=topics
Specifications:
While this item is not perfect and some issues with them astound me (more on that later) they are the best option for this type of jigger. I parked my old Zumo 550 a few years ago and used Hema Explorer app on my phone. For $49 it was pretty good solution. However, in the last year the support and updates for the app have fallen by the wayside and it's getting nasty brain-fade, it's now useless for all intents and purposes. The only option was upgrading the Hema app at $100 plus a monthly subscription or bite the bullet, get over my Luddite tendancies and get a new GPS.
The brand was a no-brainer, Garmin and the best option is the Zumo XT.
All they say about it is true, glove friendly, easy to read in any light, stable and fast.
It looks well made, sealed and rugged. Like all confusion boxes, it needs patience, reading and re-reading instructions and wathcing a fair bit of youtube. I even resorted to calling Garmin Oz to get my head around a few of the weird stuff I couldn't sort out.
The downsides.
Despite me sounding like I'm ready to toss it in the bin... Which I was when trying to connect it to wifi, I'll confess. As I settle into riding with it, now I understand it more, I like it. Like all computer based devices they have to be explored and set up which takes time and patience.
