Dan Diego 40 Posted November 12, 2016 I've recently spoken with two other SDAR members about GPS use. I told them both I was fairly proficient with routes but not so much with tracks. I learned as I rode on the AZBDR but it wasn't a piece of cake. With all of the experience among the members of this site, I would ask if anyone would be interested in walking some of us through basics of off-road GPS use. Maybe prior to the next SDAR meeting or just at a get-together at one of our places in the near future. Who'd be interested in either learning how to use their GPS unit better or providing some instruction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted November 12, 2016 You know, Zubb's brewery might be a good place to do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dog 4 Posted November 12, 2016 I can help with the basics of offroad use with Garmin 60-78 models. It is best to have an instruction, short ride, and instruction. Maybe 2 hours total would do it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Wierdrider said: You know, Zubb's brewery might be a good place to do this? I like your style, Jimbo! Sub? 5 minutes ago, V-Dog said: I can help with the basics of offroad use with Garmin 60-78 models. It is best to have an instruction, short ride, and instruction. Maybe 2 hours total would do it for you. Right on, V-Dog. That sounds good and I'd be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted November 12, 2016 I'm very interested with learning gps and how to use the California Trial map thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 12, 2016 1 minute ago, socalhodaka said: I'm very interested with learning gps and how to use the California Trial map thing. Yes, excellent point, Kelly. Me, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reximus 10 Posted November 12, 2016 I am a GPS tard, I could stand to learn a thing or 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dog 4 Posted November 12, 2016 California trail Map? no problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted November 12, 2016 I am in with a Dacota and 60 CSX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monte de San Diego 0 Posted November 12, 2016 I'm with Reximus, I would attend if only I could find the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted November 12, 2016 I actually want to learn how to use Basecamp better. I've got using my 76 down but not Basecamp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 102 Posted November 12, 2016 42 minutes ago, Oracle said: I actually want to learn how to use Basecamp better. I've got using my 76 down but not Basecamp Yup planning and modifying routes or creating now ones on basecamp, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 12, 2016 You guys are making me feel a little less geeky now. I see so many interesting GPX files on this site (and other places) that I'd like to use. And I want to do it th right way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted November 13, 2016 I am surprised LB didn't nominate/mandate me to attend...I am in. It might be a good idea to create a very simple track...(ie. going around some city blocks with a few rights and few lefts, have people put it into their units, and then we ride it.) When people were discussing the rally concept a few strings ago, I thought it would be fun to do a something similar for us using GPS tracks. You load the tracks and then have to take pictures to prove you made it to certain checkpoints marked with Kug Stickers...kind of like a scavenger hunt. Ride it with a buddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 13, 2016 Spot on, Mikey. That would be a big help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted November 13, 2016 "When people were discussing the rally concept a few strings ago, I thought it would be fun to do a something similar for us using GPS tracks. You load the tracks and then have to take pictures to prove you made it to certain checkpoints marked with Kug Stickers...kind of like a scavenger hunt. Ride it with a buddy" Good idea, plus I'm running low on Kug stickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 13, 2016 I like your idea, Jimbo. A Kug-based GPS scavenger hunt as we learn Tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted November 14, 2016 4 hours ago, Mikey777 said: I am surprised LB didn't nominate/mandate me to attend...I am in. It might be a good idea to create a very simple track...(ie. going around some city blocks with a few rights and few lefts, have people put it into their units, and then we ride it.) When people were discussing the rally concept a few strings ago, I thought it would be fun to do a something similar for us using GPS tracks. You load the tracks and then have to take pictures to prove you made it to certain checkpoints marked with Kug Stickers...kind of like a scavenger hunt. Ride it with a buddy. Aw, your not still sore from when I pulled up to you on the AZBDR and said "sorry bro, your not leading anymore..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted November 14, 2016 25 minutes ago, Oracle said: Aw, your not still sore from when I pulled up to you on the AZBDR and said "sorry bro, your not leading anymore..." Yeah and then you put me up front a few times and I'm a total GPS noob, I call Kug every ride and ask him how to turn on my GPS. CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted November 14, 2016 28 minutes ago, Covered in Dust said: Yeah and then you put me up front a few times and I'm a total GPS noob, I call Kug every ride and ask him how to turn on my GPS. CiD You don't need a GPS, you're just a natural... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted November 14, 2016 I think I fired myself and then you fired me again, just to make sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted November 15, 2016 On 11/12/2016 at 7:28 PM, Dan Diego said: but it wasn't a piece of cake. Uh, Dan Diego but it really is a piece of cake. All you have to do is... follow the LINE. Here, a friendly reminder: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 15, 2016 Aw, c'mon, Tim...I like 80's pop rock as much as the next guy...but I took a hard fall trying to follow the tracks and pay attention to where I was riding If you've been on the AZBDR, you'll recall that there are lots of tight trails in the middle of nowhere and you've gotta pay attention to the trail and the GPS unit. Apparently, I suck at both... I just wanna improve my skills, man. But Africa....now THAT is a cool tune. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted November 15, 2016 14 hours ago, Dan Diego said: you've gotta pay attention to the trail and the GPS unit. Apparently, I suck at both... Well, an overloaded "let's camp for a week" 990 is a piggy in the tight stuff so you're not helping yourself there. Now, a magic KLR with milk crate mod would effortlessly navigate its way for you. In terms of the GPS itself, your eyes aren't getting any better with age - do you suffer from having too small of a unit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 15, 2016 If I had a dime for every time I've been asked that... Also, Rosanna is a great song, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites