PIDD gps maps

[nate18]

new to gps mapping...was rding west yellowstone area with new 17 axys...updated trail maps from polaris command website but maps didn't seem real detailed esp with some of the logging roads and off trail stuff...had riding buddy that has a garmin and actually knows how to use it. His maps where much more detailed esp when it came to the logging/forest roads. is it possibly to upload different maps onto the PIDD or are we stuck with what we get from polaris? Thanks.

 

[Sage Crusher]

new to gps mapping...was rding west yellowstone area with new 17 axys...updated trail maps from polaris command website but maps didn't seem real detailed esp with some of the logging roads and off trail stuff...had riding buddy that has a garmin and actually knows how to use it. His maps where much more detailed esp when it came to the logging/forest roads. is it possibly to upload different maps onto the PIDD or are we stuck with what we get from polaris? Thanks.

It's from Rider X and yes you are stuck with what you have- I have found them useful getting back on track/ trail but as far as working like a garmin or the such- with complete roads mapped- Just hasn't happend just yet/
Been complaining about it since I got mine in 2015 Snochecked on my 16 Axys

 

[Dogmeat]

I've pretty well come to the conclusion that the RiderXCommand or whatever it is is pretty much worthless if you have to pay money for it. I screwed with that thing all last week, and as best as I can tell there is no way whatsoever to actually update the maps that the unit ships with. I got the app on my phone and made an account and all that, there is no where on the ride command website that says "Download new maps here" even though it says thats what you're supposed to be able to do in the instruction manual, then transfer that to a USB flash drive, and update it that way .....

If I'd have known that was a hoakey of a setup as it it, I sure wouldn't pay money for it on a SnowCheck ..... I mounted the powered garmin cradle for my Montanna 600 and was a whole lot happier riding with that today than the factory GPS ..... I think I'll stick with Garmin. Then you also know you have the best maps available.

 

[izzni]

The PIDD works decently for trail riders, but doesn't have aerial and topographic map capability. There is another option for a gauge that does this though:
http://www.nextstagegauges.com/ns1-gauge-system

 

[Timbre]

The PIDD works decently for trail riders, but doesn't have aerial and topographic map capability. There is another option for a gauge that does this though:
http://www.nextstagegauges.com/ns1-gauge-system

Regular price is $599 though . . .yikes!! Buy a Garmin Montana and use it on everything you ride, rather than on just the sled. If it was $199 . . .maybe

 

[LongHorn XC]

Regular price is $599 though . . .yikes!! Buy a Garmin Montana and use it on everything you ride, rather than on just the sled. If it was $199 . . .maybe

NS1 is not only a mapppng tool. There is a lot of thought behind this unit. Software upgrades occur rather often. Support is awesome! ive had responses for support even at 11pm.

NS1:
Very large screen
Caching aerials are simple
Some trails already installed
Great for boost/AFR
Customize screen layout
Still have warning lights
Unit updates are easy to install
Great customer relation, wants feedback to improve
...etc.

I've only used it breifly, my wife was on the Turbo. I'll have more testing in the next few days myself for the Axys setup.

 

[DangerousDave]

Question:
I have a PIDD on om 2015 Ranger, can I in plug it and use it on my AXYS?
Where does the information such as mileage live, is it in the PIDD or in the machine? I wouldn't want to mess with the mileage on either unit.

 

[Wintertime]

The mileage is on the unit. We swapped out a PIDD to the standard 17' gauge on a 16' and you can't even order a pre programed gauge with your mileage. IMHO the best thing to do with that gauge is to not spend the extra $$$ for it. I see it is free with snow check of an 18' I would ask for money off and standard gauge. I also agree with others the whole thing is hokey how it works spent a bunch of time with it and for the money it should be a dedicated gauge for a SNOWMOBILE not just some random fix-all with stuff popping up CHANGE OIL. For the cost of thing not worth it to me.

 

[Reg2view]

They are 1. Gouging for the PIDD, and, 2. Overselling it for anything except marked trail riding. Could it deliver someday - absolutely. Will it - dunno.


Think about the pricing relative to the cost of the sled. They just priced it to the market of high end GPS devices like the Montana, and watched the money flow. As far as value, only if you own stock in poo...

 

[proassualt]

I agree not worth the money have a 16 and 17 with the gauge the only thing it's good for is back tracking I mounted the 650 Garmin with all back country maps way better

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[Dogmeat]

I don't even think its very good for back tracking .... Its pretty much a complete ripoff. I would definatley not pay money for it.

 

[Sage Crusher]

I disagree- The PIDD is so easy to use and the clutching feature is worth the price of the unit- recording and downloading to use for tuning is MINT in the real world riding..
The back track has gotten us out of several white outs faithfully.
I agree you can do backtracking with a Garmin (which we do carry) but the ease of the larger screen is a plus and a "quick look " is easier

Can a guy live without it ...sure - but for what the unit provides in downloading to base camp and following your tracks updates/ tuning / screen selection modes / Blue tooth ( some of us conduct business when riding instead of working Ha Ha)
..I would for sure have another . Bottom line - use it to its full potential! It is a good tool!!!