Road ID

[Eden]

There's an old thread that has suggestions from an actual ER doc. What I can remember, some of the things she said

go with the wrist band - the shoe, ankle etc are much more likely to be overlooked

contacts, contacts, contacts - the more contact info you put on it, the better

don't bother to put your blood type on it - you'll never get blood without being typed and matched anyway

they are unlikely to look at the interactive portion of it, it's what's on the band that's most important

leave off the pithy phrases and put in another contact

[Red Rock]

Thank you Eden, ny biker and Dogmama. I remember those threads and reading them. That is why I'm thinking to with the original version. After working in the lab at a Hospital, I know they always take a blood bank sample for future use. I think I just need to do a rough draft of "my version" and see if it will all fit. I might either call them or email if I have questions, too. Thanks for your help.

Red Rock

[Grits]

I just ordered a road id slim wrist band to replace my 5 year old ankle band that had become frayed. The new one has rubber straps so fraying shouldn't be a problem. I didn't get the interactive version since I have heard that it would probably take medical personnel longer to get around to looking it up than a simple phone number on the band. I looked at the samples on the site which emphasized that allergies, significant medical issues that would impact emergency care, and contact numbers are the most important information. I didn't include that I am hypothyroid since that information wouldn't matter in an emergency. I keep mine in my bike shoe so that I won't forget to wear it.

[CyborgQueen]

I love my wrist Road ID. Medics look there first due to checking pulse. They won't look on legs until later. Unfortunately, they do leave a bit of a weird tan line on arm. I just have contact info and NO MRI Cochlear Implants. This is due to if I have a head injury, and unconscious. But let's hope that it never has to go that far!

[Jordyne]

Has anyone tried the "sport" version? I'm curious as to how it feels

[Owlie]

Has anyone tried the "sport" version? I'm curious as to how it feels

That's the nylon webbing version, right? I have a watch that I wear while riding with similar material for the band. It doesn't bother me. I have to order a RoadID one of these days, and I'm going with the sport version.

[ny biker]

I have the sport version (wristband). I keep it loose and tend to forget it's there.

[thekarens]

I have the sport version. It's fine. Kind of wish for something sleeker, sometimes, but I bought it because it costs less, and I was afraid the rubber version might cause skin problems. (Sensitive skin).

I got the dog tag version for a similar reason. I don't like things rubbing against my wrist/ankle.

[Jolt]

That's the nylon webbing version, right? I have a watch that I wear while riding with similar material for the band. It doesn't bother me. I have to order a RoadID one of these days, and I'm going with the sport version.

It is pretty comfortable. My only issue with it is that Velcro + wool (long sleeved) = fraying cuffs. Had that issue with a watch strap until I could find one that wasn't velcro. So, I ended up with the dog tag one as well, to avoid that problem in cool weather.