Is it possible to use Wahoo Elemnt Roam in the Himalayas

[WildlifeSplash]

I'm heading out to Ladakh on the last week of this month for a few weeks. We have routes planned, after 2 days acclimatisation and a couple of 20km rides, we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs. What would be useful is to record everything.

So I just wondered if any one might know what the process is to achieve this with the kit I've got; or the likely issues and shortcomings?

 

[blackrat]

I'm heading out to Ladakh on the last week of this month for a few weeks. We have routes planned, after 2 days acclimatisation and a couple of 20km rides, we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs. What would be useful is to record everything.

So I just wondered if any one might know what the process is to achieve this with the kit I've got; or the likely issues and shortcomings?

"..we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs"

Personally, I'd rent a yak, they are used to climbing.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I'm heading out to Ladakh on the last week of this month for a few weeks. We have routes planned, after 2 days acclimatisation and a couple of 20km rides, we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs. What would be useful is to record everything.

So I just wondered if any one might know what the process is to achieve this with the kit I've got; or the likely issues and shortcomings?

I've never used one in India.

But there is a maps file for India, and even if your area isn't covered, you can use it for recording regardless (recording works independently of maps).

So I'd say you can definitely use it for recording, and probably for navigation too.

 

[WildlifeSplash]

"..we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs"

Personally, I'd rent a yak, they are used to climbing.

True

I've never used one in India.

But there is a maps file for India, and even if your area isn't covered, you can use it for recording regardless (recording works independently of maps).

So I'd say you can definitely use it for recording, and probably for navigation too.

Brilliant, thanks for your message, I'm starting to feel more confident!
Cheers.
.... unfortunately I am the pack horse ...

 

[WildlifeSplash]

I am the yak ...lol

"..we going to get some 60 milers in with 1000m climbs"

Personally, I'd rent a yak, they are used to climbing.

 

[WildlifeSplash]

I've never used one in India.

But there is a maps file for India, and even if your area isn't covered, you can use it for recording regardless (recording works independently of maps).

So I'd say you can definitely use it for recording, and probably for navigation too.

Thanks for that! I've only ever used Wahoo in UK, so I'll look into the map files Monday. If a problem, good to know I can still record.... Thanks for your time...

 

[WildlifeSplash]

Just an update... wahoo was brilliant in Ladakh; good to have in front of your eyes, watching heart beat, gradients, distance. No issues, allowed concentration on altitude issues, such as breathing and taking on fluids. Full maps available, highly recommend...

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Just an update... wahoo was brilliant in Ladakh; good to have in front of your eyes, watching heart beat, gradients, distance. No issues, allowed concentration on altitude issues, such as breathing and taking on fluids. Full maps available, highly recommend...

Pictures please!

 

[sevenfourate]

Pictures please!

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I’d love to see all the gory details too !!

 

[WildlifeSplash]

" weeks time off to central and north Portugal. Looking forward to what wahoo brings there...

Pictures please!

 

[WildlifeSplash]

" weeks time off to central and north Portugal. Looking forward to what wahoo brings there...


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[lazybloke]

Some of those pics are so stunning I wouldn't mind seeing them more than once!