Road ID-A life Saving Idea!

You know when you see something and think “what a great idea” and wish you had thought of it, well the Road ID is exactly one of those things and it could save your life! I bought one and now won’t take it off for anything! Here is the story of my love affair with a piece of plastic and metal.

I first saw the Wrist ID Elite on the wrist’s of top American riders; Levi Leiphiemer and Liz Hatch and wondered what that different wrist band was? We have all got used to seeing wrist bands from when Lance Armstrong kicked off the Livestrong yellow bands at the Tour de France what now feels like years ago and there have been many other charities, good causes and companies selling and giving away their different coloured bands, but the Road ID is very different.

The first thing you notice about the Wrist ID Elite is that it is wider than the usual wrist bands and comes in nine great colors. The Wrist ID has a watch style buckle that clicks together securely and also allows you to make the sizing adjustment; once you know your size you cut to the correct length and the buckle grips the end to hold it all as tight as you want.

Now let’s get to the most important part “how could it save my life?” On the wrist band there is a satin finished stainless steel plate that has all your important details lazer engraved on to it. In the event of an accident your rescuers will know who you are, who to contact and any other information you have on the Wrist ID. As Road ID say “remember, if you can’t speak for yourself, your Wrist Elite ID will speak for you. Get your Wrist ID today…your life may depend on it”.

I bought the Original Wrist Elite ID with the engraved plate, which by the way only weighs 0.234 of an ounce so you forget it’s there. There is also an Interactive version which is the same but will a phone or internet link to your information. The phone link will give your rescuer your details with a voice message with all that they will need for immediate help. With the internet link they will see your information page with as much detail as you have given it, for a photo to your next of kin, doctor and any medical history you may have. This has a yearly subscription, but its peanuts compared to medical bills.

There isn’t just the Wrist ID Elite, there is also the Wrist ID Sport which is made of a comfortable material with reflective band for extra security when training in the dark, and it comes in three sizes and six colours. It is also available in Original or Interactive. Similar to the Wrist ID Sport is the Ankle ID, four colours with a fully adjustable Velcro fastening system and the reflective bands.

There is also the Shoe ID which is the same satin finish stainless steel plate, but it attaches to your shoe, either for running, cycling or hill walking with a Velcro strap. Three colours and has the reflective bands for the dark nights.

As well as the Shoe ID there is a great innovation; the Shoe Pouch ID. The water resistant pouch straps to the front of your shoe and as well as having your information it can hold a key or some money for an emergency. The ripstop nylon pouch comes in four colours and is great for runners.

There is the FIXX ID which was the first style of Road ID and is similar to a military “dog tag” and has all the info you need to save your life.

All the tags can be replaced when you need to update your information and if you want a new coloured strap then your old tag can be fitted to the new strap in seconds. If you want to read some of Road ID’s success stories then check out their web-site  at www.roadid.com for lots more information and how to order. I ordered on the internet from Spain, you’re given time to change your mind on the wording of your tag and then it is shipped out; mine arrived within the week, which is very quick and came in a handy tin.

Road ID also sell the Firefly which is a very bright safety light which can be strapped or clipped to any part of your body for night training, they also have some great cycling and triathlon clothing to compliment their safety goods, if you are proud to wear your Wrist ID then you can proudly wear the matching clothing.

My Wrist ID is always with me, it gives me confidence of knowing that if, god forbid, I’m in an accident then the emergency services will know who I am and who to contact. I hope I never have to put it to the test, but then who does?

My Wrist ID goes with me on all my rides and its safety with style…Just Great!

We think the Wrist ID deserves 10 out of 10 for quality, style and safety, you life could depend on it!

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