02-25-2021, 07:22 PM
Spot Device is more costly at $120-$150 (US), but you can buy a monthly subscription plan at $15/mo which could be cancelled when your friend returns from the danger zone. He could then sell the device...in fact, some retailers offer a 30 day return on these (although I think that taking advantage of such a return policy to use an item for a short time is basically stealing)
I happen to like Spot because of its emergency features and therefore use it whenever I might be riding where there’s limited cell service. There may be better options these days, but all of them have a cost.
On other thing: I don’t use my Spot for theft prevention. In fact, unless you can hide the device, the thief will probably recognize it and toss it away. I make sure my insurance is paid up and includes theft coverage and then I’m very careful where I park. Odds are that nothings going to happen, even in the danger zone, but if it does and if your friend has decent insurance, it will be an inconvenience at worst.
I happen to like Spot because of its emergency features and therefore use it whenever I might be riding where there’s limited cell service. There may be better options these days, but all of them have a cost.
On other thing: I don’t use my Spot for theft prevention. In fact, unless you can hide the device, the thief will probably recognize it and toss it away. I make sure my insurance is paid up and includes theft coverage and then I’m very careful where I park. Odds are that nothings going to happen, even in the danger zone, but if it does and if your friend has decent insurance, it will be an inconvenience at worst.