terryenroute
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances '13, VDLP '16, Salamanca to Santiago/Finesterra/Muxia '17, Madrid/San Salvador '19.
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You can put my name forward to test them out.I bet these could really help some people, but WOW expensive.
These Robotic Arc'teryx Pants Could Be the Future of Hiking Gear
Motorized hiking pants from Arc’teryx and Skip, a startup born out of Google, are designed to propel you up the side of a mountain.www.gearpatrol.com
Think I will just wait for the Tele Transporter , beam me up Scotty Roncesvalles please.I came across this article in my daily reading yesterday. The subject of mechanical assist methods for doing a Camino comes up from time-to-time. In that context, I thought this might be an interesting development, and of general interest to the members of the forum.
BEFORE you read the article, consider that, at least IMHO, the SOLE / ONLY use for this on the Camino should be for a disabled person, with a mobility limitation, to overcome that limitation by using a device such as this, much in the way they would use a wheelchair or walking assistive devices. While this does offer a motorized assist for hiking, the wearer must still stand and walk to make this work. The exo-skeleton cannot move forward on its own.
Any use of this device by someone with full use of their legs ought to be disqualifying for a Compostela, it represents a 'cheat' in my view. Of course, it could be used anywhere, on any route. But, to qualify for a Compostela if you have full use of your legs - no. Feel free to disagree with me. But, if this is not nipped in the proverbial bud, what is the end-point?
Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter
One step closer to Iron Man.www.theverge.com
The technology is fascinating. Yes, the current price is very high. But, over time, technology always becomes more accessible and affordable. I imagine that we will see sub USD 2,000 pricing in a year or so. Also, consider that you also get the pants thrown in, as the system is integrated to the pants (sic).
One wonders how it would fare in the rains of Galicia? I do not know if the apparatus is water-resistant.
Also, I wonder if and when our own DaveBugg will be asked to test this piece of gear, as he does gear testing as a profession?
Hmmm?
Hope this helps a dialog,
Tom
He's testing it now but it has a few problems.Also, I wonder if and when our own DaveBugg will be asked to test this piece of gear, as he does gear testing as a profession?
I agree with this assessment. It is absolutely cheating just like an ebike is. To me it is ridiculous that a person on an ebike can receive a compostela. But if they can get one, why not someone using this device. It is basically at the point of showing up 100/200 k from Santiago and get your trophy. La de da.at least IMHO, the SOLE / ONLY use for this on the Camino should be for a disabled person, with a mobility limitation, to overcome that limitation by using a device such as this, much in the way they would use a wheelchair or walking assistive devices.
I get what you mean. I am sure a great deal of the motivation by those that are the keepers of the compostela is economic. The more resources that are made available to people who really do not want a physical experience broadens the economic base for those across many caminos to benefit.While i think the product in this stage is far from being practical... still impressive and i guess in some years we will see them in the wild. Like with smartphones, drones and whatnot. The first ones were expensive and of not much practical use, now its a whole different matter.
As to weather it should disqualify for a compostela... i disagree. Since pack transport does not (it also "makes you lighter"), since using a super light kit does not, since pre booking does not, since having a van follow you does not.... you get what i mean? For all i care they can make print a home compostelas for everyone donating a few bucks to the cathedral. Those wanting to have the experience of a pilgrimage to Santiago will still do it in their own means. Maybe this would also reduce a lot of the 100km-circus-groups.
There are others out there in development, however, their cost is much less, like under US$1,000.I bet these could really help some people, but WOW expensive.
These Robotic Arc'teryx Pants Could Be the Future of Hiking Gear
Motorized hiking pants from Arc’teryx and Skip, a startup born out of Google, are designed to propel you up the side of a mountain.www.gearpatrol.com
Yes, merged now. I think one active thread on this topic is more than enough!The moderators may wish to merge the two threads before it gets unwieldy.
Like Wallace and Gromit's The Wrong Trousers?And if they go bezerk?? Imagine them walking off the path with you attached to it. No thanks!
I guess that is where you misunderstand me. But it might also have to do with the fact that to this day i have not been able to properly formulate it for myself.Not caring about the value of a compostela? That is a personal opinion that can't be challenged. It is what you believe and as I said I completely get what you are saying.
Just posted a short Youtube clip. That was the first thing I thought of when Bad Pilgrim asked, "what if they go berserk?"Like Wallace and Gromit's The Wrong Trousers?
I must admit, that is where my mind first went with the title of this thread.
Cheese, Gromit!Just posted a short Youtube clip. That was the first thing I thought of when Bad Pilgrim asked, "what if they go berserk?"
I’m so out of shape, I’m waiting for a drone big enough to carry me the whole distance.While i think the product in this stage is far from being practical... still impressive and i guess in some years we will see them in the wild. Like with smartphones, drones and whatnot. The first ones were expensive and of not much practical use, now its a whole different matter.
As to weather it should disqualify for a compostela... i disagree. Since pack transport does not (it also "makes you lighter"), since using a super light kit does not, since pre booking does not, since having a van follow you does not.... you get what i mean? For all i care they can make print a home compostelas for everyone donating a few bucks to the cathedral. Those wanting to have the experience of a pilgrimage to Santiago will still do it in their own means. Maybe this would also reduce a lot of the 100km-circus-groups.
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