Some of you guys kill me, the doo gauge also has tracks, elevation, waypoints etc, it also has buddy tracking with a group ride in cell service. Learn to use it, but you don’t have one, so your opinion is invalid.
Next complaint will be the doo gauge sucks because it will not buddy track with the 7S when embedded maps integration with a GPS radio is available on the 10.25. Want a 7S? Buy a Polaris.
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The BRP app is even worse for trail riding, I have extensive experience with the 7S and Ridecommand and I own a Backcountry with the 10.25 screen. I gave it my best to try and make the BRP app work, but way too many issues and too difficult to use. I could write a book on this but I will shorten it up. The phone always loses connection so you are constantly stopping to plug the phone back in and get the map running again no matter what cables you try. The map they use is just awful. It doesn't show the main towns, so when trying to plan your route, it's just hard to know where the hell you are on the map. Plus the only option is to create the routes on your phone, which is nearly impossible for doing long rides. It has absolutely zero customization. Sure BRP will integrate the maps into the dash for '25 and will steal peoples money for another $200, but it still will be a POS until they change the mapping software they use, and change they way they get data for POI, and put more data on the map, etc. Plus, BRP's system being used across all platforms, why not make it web based or a cloud system like Ride command. That's what is so nice for trail riding, is you can create routes on your computer and it automatically syncs with the 7S wirelessly. Here is a comparison.
Aesthetically, the ridecommand map is so easy to read.
The POIs are up to date and you can select what ones you see. Can't toggle any off on BRP Go. BRP POIs have not been updated in last 10 years and useless!
You can click on the POI and it will bring up their contact info to call, or look at their website to view their food menu, etc. Very nice feature we use a lot.
You can turn on the Radar so you can see where the weather is at.
You can turn on the snow depth, huge for me this winter to see what riding areas have the most snow. This is a cool new feature
Trail conditions, people can mark what trails are good and bad from a grooming perspective. We use this as well and has been helpful
You can turn on the landowner info, this is helpful when knowing what area you can ride off trail.
The buddy tracking is so simple, you invite someone to your group once and they are always there for every ride there after. No messing around with 7 steps for every single ride you create with BRP Go.
The map displays the main towns so you know where you are. This is important for when you are trying to create routes in new areas. The below example of where I live comparing the map of Ridecommand to BRP Go. I really have no clue what BRP is spitting out for names, they excluded all the main towns which is crazy. Here is an example of the two maps for the same view.
