Love it man, your disclaimer about top speed in Ontario is gonna keep our friend happy😂😂😂

They have come a long way since we had the collet commicators ☃️👍👍

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Yes they definitely have!

great vid . were looking to get set up. this is the way we are going to go

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Garth! Please consider ordering them from radioworld.ca - our code in the video gives you free shipping and ordering from them also helps us! Cheers, Jesse

Great video as usual...Just thought I'd add, Cardo is the only manufacture that once you have added people to your group in the app, they will automatically re-pair each time you turn on the device without having to touch any buttons or re-pair. All others on the market, unless they are factory paired need to be re-paired each time you turn the units on. That is a huge difference and a big reason why you should choose Cardo.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

That is a great piece of info that we weren't aware of, simply because we've been using Cardo for a long time and only had older Uclear's. We also love the fact we can plug these into battery packs when they start dying and still use them. Great technology! Cheers, Mike

@larrygermano

Жыл бұрын

The Schubert system made by SENA does NOT need to be reconnected each time.

@RaivoHanemann

Жыл бұрын

@@larrygermano Which Schubert System? They make several...and how many riders does it connect to by simply turning on the power and not touching another button? Shoei also has a integrated system by Sena and it does not automatically reconnect. Also, any system that integrates into a helmet has distinct disadvantages, primarily, you can't put it on other helmets you own. Unless you buy the helmet and the comm when the are brand new/first released, the tech in the comm will be outdated as manufactures will still sell that same helmet years after its released with the same comm, while new comms introduced during that time will have advanced. If your helmet gets damaged in any way, you either have to buy the same helmet for the comm or replace both. They are typically more expensive for what you get as they are produced in much smaller numbers than ones that can go on any helmet...etc etc.

Can’t wait to see the oxygen install video 😊

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Haha it would have saved u some time with me on the phone that's forsure lol. Cheers, Jesse

@lindamiller6474

Жыл бұрын

@@sledaddicz it saved me a ton of time!! You’re the best. Now when you’re not preparing for your exam I need boom help 😊 please 🙏🏻

I am Subbed but never get notified! AAHHHRRR!

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

You have to click the bell icon beside the subscribe button to get notifications when we release new videos. Cheers, Jesse

I'm out riding so I don't have to hear from anyone!! That's why Dad mysteriously leaves his off sometimes 😂😂😂

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Haha I love it because I can jam to tunes but also talk smack with the other guys I am riding with. Cheers, Jesse

We had the lexin b4fm and they are horrible. If you use anymore then 3 units it constantly fails and disconnects and you get very frustrated restarting over and over combined with a range of maybe. 50-75 feet. We need them for snowmobiling as well but is range way better ? 1-300 feet between riders etc ?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Ya im not surprised because the lexins are a pretty cheap unit. The range on the cardos is definitely better then that. I would say at minimum 100m in the trees and close to half a km or more in the wide open areas. Cheers, Jesse

Hi - Thanks for a very informative video! I would like to buy a set of Cardo Edge communicators for my SkiDoo Oxygen helmets. Could you tell me please if the microphone pad fits comfortably inside the helmet? Where do you recommend placing it? Thanks very much. I'll be heading to start a sledding trip from Cochrane in a few weeks!

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Hello. What helmet are you using? The microphone pad fits comfortably in any helmet I have worn to date. We have an install video on the CKX mission that you can watch and we also have an oxygen install video coming in a few days. Cheers, Jesse

@DaveKondziolka

Жыл бұрын

@@sledaddicz Hi - Thanks for the message. I have an Oxygen helmet and just installed the unit. It works great!

Wondering if this will work on a Mission CKX helmet? Heard it wasn’t compatible. Thanks.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

It is fully compatible. We have an install video coming out in 2 weeks installing this system into our CKX mission. Cheers, Jesse

So how do you add the second blue tooth to yours? Like my son rides with me as a passenger. But he doesn’t listen to music but I do. And how do you pair the together or do they just connect them self?

@sledaddicz

6 ай бұрын

Hey Thomas. Not sure what you are asking? How do you pair the two units together so you can talk to each other? Just download the cardo app on your phone and it will walk you through how to do it. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Jesse

Do they still fail to play audio right away with car play when you select an incoming message or CB when one starts to play? They are a great way to blow a lot of cash though so there’s that

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Not quite sure we understand your question ... thanks.

How much distance can you get with DMC on the new packtalk edge? I have a standard bluetooth communication system (Lexin B4FM) and the distance in trail riding is about 50-75 ft. Would like to get better than that if possible. It's just me and my wife riding.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

It's basically the same as the old ones. They claim about 1KM down the straights with no trees but we find its more like half that. When we are in the trees its basically line of sight. Cheers, Mike

Do these work with the new 10.25” bro gauges? For listening to music and answering phone calls etc from the screen?

@sledaddicz

11 ай бұрын

Yup!

There’s also versions of it like the cardo freecom 4x and the freecom 4 plus. And i have no clue on which one is better and what are the differences from one another.

@sledaddicz

8 ай бұрын

Hey Brandon. Great question. In terms of the freecom the 4+ is just a newer version that uses the current bluetooth technology (5.2 vs. 4.0). That just means minor differences like maybe a bit clearer audio and slightly longer range. The packtalk edge's are significantly different from the freecom. The edge's are capable of connecting up to 15 riders while the freecom's can only connect up to 4. Additionally and most significantly, the edge's have dynamic mesh communication technology (DMC) in addition to bluetooth intercom while the freecom only has bluetooth. DMC is a superior intercom that has wider range, higher quality sound, and allows riders to leave and rejoin the group seamlessly without having to manually reconnect the intercom. Let me know if that helps! Cheers, Jesse

You mentioned it's louder than the previous model. Is it louder, and is it loud enough?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

It's perfect and plenty loud. Mike

I purchased the Cardo Edge, Only one issue, I can't seem to get the Speed Dial to operate at all. When I give the command: "hey cardo speed dial" immediately I hear a beep and the unit does nothing. I tried to say the command and give a name crazy fast, still nothing. Any advice and thanks as I learned how to turn it on by using only the front button, Bob. 👍 👍

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Hey Bob! Thanks for reaching out. I am not sure on the speed dial feature as I usually don't use it. My first thought would to be to make sure you set up the speed dial contacts in the Cardo app on your phone. Your speed dial contacts that you made on your phone will not translate to the cardo. You have to manually enter it into the app. That being said, I usually just engage my assistant (google or siri) and say "call so and so..". Cheers, Jesse

@robertlorentz3670

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse for the reply on the Edge speed dial. I kinda figured and sorta gave up on the speed dial and did as you mentioned, go through Google. Thanks again, Bob

how to sound when compared to Packtalk Black and Edge/NEO is it the same?. Because the speaker is Black 45mm while the Edge/Neo is 40mm. I'm confused about choosing Packtalk Black or Edge

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Sorry for the delayed response. The packtalk black is a special edition of the bold that comes with the 45mm speakers. The regular packtalk bold and now the packtalk edge both come with 40mm speakers. They are slightly quieter but not significantly. They sell the 45mm speakers separately so you could always get those if you want, but I definitely recommend the packtalk edge over the black edition. Cheers, Jesse

@ramafan_3903

Жыл бұрын

@@sledaddicz thanks

Hey boys. After some time on the trails how has the Edge been for battery life vs. the Bold? I saw a recent review on a sled forum from a guy that switched from Collet and bought 3 Edges and only got 2.5 hrs life out of them during a ride. Strange thing is he checked the battery level the next day when they warmed up and it was a 75%. Riding in -15C. Cheers

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

The batteries are as bad as the bold. Not really any difference. But these communicators are still the best in the industry so we have ways to circumvent the battery. Honestly, I don't even charge them anymore. I picked up a battery pack on amazon I keep in my jacket and have a cord plugged into the cardo to keep it running all day. Never run out of battery and never have to think about charging them :) Cheers, Jesse

@fcalandra1234

Жыл бұрын

@@sledaddicz How can you guys give this a good review? Battery is dead in 90 minutes at 25 degrees. My UClear units last all day in -20 degree riding.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

@@fcalandra1234 read the comment above. Essentially battery life is irrelevant. We run a battery pack that keeps the cardo running 24/7. I used to run uclears for 5 seasons. Switched to cardo a few seasons ago and will never go back. The cardo has significantly better features and can be plugged in while in use. I don't even charge mine anymore. Check out the video to see all the cardo features and why we are still firm in our belief that they are the best communicators for sledding. Cheers, Jesse

Why do you prefer the boom mike? Does it tend to have better audio quality?

@calddf55

Жыл бұрын

Was wondering this as well.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

We've just found them to be more reliable. We had a few of the wired mics fail and I think its because they are resting against the helmet / mouth area where condensation builds. This is what ultimately I'm thinking causes them to fail. With the boom mic, you can install it so that its 'floating' off the helmet and not touching - therefore it doesn't get any moisture. Hope this helps. Cheers, Mike

@craigwarner2580

Жыл бұрын

I like the wired mic much better and mount it under the cheek cloth in the helmet. The boom mic gets in the way and also tends to activate too easily if you have a heavy breather in your group or someone riding with the modular up. Only issue we've had with the wired mic is if it gets a lot of water it will ruin it. Put it in a dryer location and it's the best solution.

Can any communication brand switch to the same channel to be able to talk to people with other brands?

@edileo2112

Жыл бұрын

They don’t use “channels”, they are blue tooth. If you choose standard blue tooth, and not mesh, you can connect most communicators together. Most experts say that this is not optimal, but it can work. Always better if everyone is using the same brand.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

As @edileo2112 said, with mesh - no. With regular bluetooth you can connect any brand but it gets a bit diluted - its most optimal to use mesh on the same communicators or at least same company with different models. Cheers, Jesse

What is the main differences between uclear and the cardo?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

A few things. 1) Intercom has to be initialized while cardo the intercom is always active unless you mute it. You listen to your music and when anyone in your group talks it lowers the volume of your music and when everyone stops talking the music goes right back up automatically. 2) the biggest difference for me is you can charge the cardo while riding, you cant do that with the uclears. We ride super long days so our cardos always die around 4 pm or so and we just keep them plugged in to a battery pack in the jacket and they will go forever. 3) The new premium gauge from skidoo is fully compatible with cardo (it was developed with it) but it has not been checked for full compatibility with uclear. Cheers, Jesse

Is this the ORV edition or the standard Motorcycle edition?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

The standard edition. Cheers, Jesse

Didn’t see the discount code?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

It was in the video. Yellow text in the bottom middle. Cheers, Jesse

I am going to buy a set of these, but I have not been able to find any information about how cold they can be used and still function reliably. How cold did you use your Pack talk Bolds and did the cold affect them negatively in any way?

@edileo2112

Жыл бұрын

They work in the cold just fine, but just like any other battery, the life will suffer when it gets very cold. I carry a battery brick with me and we charge them at lunch. If you run in very cold weather for 12 hour days, the battery will not make it through the day. Remember, as said in the video, you can charge and use them simultaneously.

@BrockoM

Жыл бұрын

@@edileo2112 thanks for the information. I'm not concerned about them lasting for 12 hours. They are to stay in contact with my wife and she only likes to ride for about 3 hours. I am more concerned with clarity and range.

@edileo2112

Жыл бұрын

@@BrockoM 3 hours is no problem. They are very clear. Range is another story. Like all comms, they are mainly used for motorcycle use where line of site is not an issue and you generally stay very close to one another. Sledding is a different animal as there are trees , up and down hills etc. Blue tooth is a line of site type of signal. If you loose sight or get more than 300 yards apart , you will lose connection. They will generally connect back up when you get close by one another , although occasionally they wont. You will have to cycle power to the cardos to get them to reconnect. This will happen once , maybe twice daily, when riding with my son. If you stay together , its a non issue. Bottom line is that they are not perfect or as wonderful as the addicts claim, but it is more fun and much safer to ride with them, then without. I highly recommend them. The other option is the chatterbox system. They use radio frequency which gives miles of range regardless of trees and hills. But their Vox is not good, have to push a button to activate them, and the clarity is not as good either. Its a trade off between the two systems. Once someone makes a radio frequency system with great Vox, I would but those in a heart beat. Wait and see.....

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

@edileo2112 gave a great answer. I have nothing else to add LOL. Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers, Jesse

@fcalandra1234

Жыл бұрын

Save yourself the money. They don't work in the cold. Pick a different brand or plan on a battery in your pocket for the entire ride. Absolute garbage for snowmobiling. UClear goes 10 - 12 hours in minus -20. Edge went 90 minutes at 25 degrees.

I really like the Packtalk Bold, but the battery life is just not good for snowmobiling. At 5 degrees F going 80 mph, that's a -28 degrees F. I've asked Cardo why they don't make an RCA to USB charging adapter and have never got a response. With almost every helmet having a 12v RCA cord for the heated shield, it would be so simple to insert an RCA splitter and a 12v to USB charging adapter that could mount to the helmet or in a jacket pocket. Unfortunately, wouldn't work well on an Oxygen, but most other helmets it would. If they were smart they'd make an adapter for the magnetic attachment on the Oxygen and they'd have the market cornered. Our group has 7 Bold's and rarely gets more than 4 hours out of them on a cold day.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Hey Craig. I agree. I am in the midst of getting that developed as we speak for both oxygen and regular RCA. What we usually do is have a portable battery pack (30$ on amazon) in our jacket and run a cord out to the cardo to run it all day. I don't even charge my cardo anymore. Cheers, Jesse

@krisd8937

Жыл бұрын

@@sledaddicz hey Jesse, can you post link of battery pack from amazon you use please?

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

@@krisd8937 Hey Kris. It doesn't really matter which one. Just a high capacity portable battery charger from amazon. Any of them will work fine. Cheers, Jesse

@billybaru13

Жыл бұрын

Only skin feels wind chill. @ 5 deg F, your cardo is 5 deg F. Cheers

How much is it

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

Here is a link to Radioworld who is our preferred technology provider for our gear - www.radioworld.ca/sca-packtalk-edge-duo If you use our code SLEDADDICZ23FS and are located in Canada, you'll get FREE SHIPPING! Cheers, Mike

Little too pricy for me.

@sledaddicz

Жыл бұрын

They are definitely pricey. But they are also the best of the best. Cheers, Jesse