Optrix

[milesmiles]

So for those who didn't see this at the motorcycle show i'll explain...This takes your phone and turns it into basically a gopro. Cost is $59(i have a code). I have an iphone 4s full 1080p with video stablizers etc... ect... The software app that comes with this is pretty amazing as well. I want to hear your thoughts on this. Yes cost is a factor. If i had the money for a gopro i would have one. Tell me what you think, go to their website and watch some videos etc...etc... About the only thing i'm worried about is losing my phone at the track lol


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Discuss...

[WillK675]

Hmmm. my consern would be more the mount. It's using the quick release pin, to put pressure on the sides for the swivle of the case. I'd be conserened that that would wear out somewhat quickly, and you wouldn't be able to keep it steady. Not the greatest design there, IMO.

[milesmiles]

I held one and thought it was made really well, but that is something to think about. The more and more i think about it i believe this is the way to go. I have the phone to do it, so why don't i put it to good use?!?! This will let me see videos instant and i don't have to worry about buying memory cards or anything. Now do i want to buy this or a really good bottle of bourbon for a christmas gift to myself?

[WillK675]

Borboun for the christmas gift. You'll get immediate gratification from it. Buy the case in the spring when you'll actually start using it.

[milesmiles]

True dat(but don't tell anyone, i already have 8 bourbons right now )

[Fender943]

Hmm.. I think I may order one soon.
And if I lost my phone at the track it would be a good excuse to buy the 4s.

[Grinner]

Didnt look at the link but if losing your phone is a worry, see if iphlem has a find my phone app lile the droid does. Then if you do lose your phone, just borry someone elses smartphone and you can locate it that way.

[milesmiles]

Yeah the new phone i have has tracking on it so it should be somewhat easy to find. Im' just worried about it falling off and someone running over it!!!

[fixxervi6]

A busted 4S is really expensive to replace.

GoPro is stated to be shock proof, and its a lot cheaper to replace.

Honostly, if I didn't have the dead presidents to buy a gopro, I sure woudn't be risking my phone.

[milesmiles]

Yeah, i guess i can wait while and give it some thought. I just like the idea of using the phone/screen with it better

[fixxervi6]

Yeah, i guess i can wait while and give it some thought. I just like the idea of using the phone/screen with it better

Gopros have screen options, and on a bike, that screen would just be another distraction.

[milesmiles]

Yeah it's more money to add on and then a video card so then price wise it's gettin on up there. As far as screen on the bike, no worries i have zero interest seeing whats going on the screen while i'm on the track. It's winter, i'm just gong to sit back and enjoy my bourbon. I'll look into it next riding season. Thanks for the opinions

[fixxervi6]

Yeah it's more money to add on and then a video card so then price wise it's gettin on up there. As far as screen on the bike, no worries i have zero interest seeing whats going on the screen while i'm on the track. It's winter, i'm just gong to sit back and enjoy my bourbon. I'll look into it next riding season. Thanks for the opinions

Or suck it up and get your ass out there.

I'm riding this weekend

<-- not a pansey

[milesmiles]

<---pansey, scared little bitch. But call me if you go

[fixxervi6]

will do

[DemonDuck]

I like the idea.... if you have a problem with the loss of the phone just use Fixxers old iphone... he dont use it anymore.

[Rhino]

Or suck it up and get your ass out there.

I'm riding this weekend

<-- not a pansey

Uh huh.

You can claim that when there *aren't* a bunch of bikes out on the road. Mid 50's isn't brave.

[DemonDuck]

Can I claim that I am not a pansey?

[Rhino]

Can I claim that I am not a pansey?

Former Marines are never pansies. You could be wearing Hello Kitty pajamas and making flower wreaths and you'd still be a badass.

[DemonDuck]

YES! But to make it clear I do ride in everything but ice on the ground.

[Bailout]

Can I claim that I am not a pansey?

Former Marines are never pansies. You could be wearing Hello Kitty pajamas and making flower wreaths and you'd still be a badass.

What the hell is a "Former Marine"??

[armedandinsain]

Can I claim that I am not a pansey?

Former Marines are never pansies. You could be wearing Hello Kitty pajamas and making flower wreaths and you'd still be a badass.

What the hell is a "Former Marine"??

You got me on that one. I had alway been told you ether are one or your not. Never known any former.

[Rhino]

What the hell is a "Former Marine"??

You got me on that one. I had alway been told you ether are one or your not. Never known any former.

It's the term I've heard from Marines to describe Marines who are no longer on duty.

[armedandinsain]

I know back in ROTC when we went to MCRD in the summers the DIs would tell us once a marine always one same goes for aggies.

[DemonDuck]

It is true once a marine always a marine but the term former was actually put in place by the marine corps to take the place of ex... even though it means the same thing. I would say that the article that I will post after this shows how most of us feel about it..... We are in general on the butter-cutter's side.


The Butter-Cutter On “Once A Marine, Always A Marine”






As I approached the virtual chow line, The Butter-Cutter was in a heated conversation with the Mess Sergeant. When he was free, I walked up and asked, “What was that about?”



“I don't understand it! He's been a Marine for almost 20 years 'n' he introduces a retired Marine gunner sergeant as a 'former Marine' He's a GUNNERY SERGEANT 'n' he should be called Marine 'n' not FORMER Marine especially by another Marine!” The Butter-Cutter explained with obvious irritation. “Damn it! If the Corps advertises, 'Once a Marine, always a Marine' why don't Marines practice it?”



“In the late '70s early '80s,” I began to explain, “Marines no longer on active duty were called 'ex-Marines' and Headquarters, USMC came out with an order, or something or the other, saying that from then on Marines should no-longer be called ex-Marines but former Marines.”



“Yer shittin' me? Didn't they have a dictionary up there? 'Ex' 'n' 'former' mean the same freakin' thing-NO LONGER!” The Butter-Cutter blurted out in disbelief. “Or, no-one at Headquarters knew how to use one? That must be it; so, they pulled 'former' out of their ass like they do so much other shit! The real grabber in all this is: if someone calls a Marine a former Marine, he's calling him a 'has-been Marine!' Did ya know that?”




“Oh, come on! Don't get carried away!” I told The Butter-Cutter. “These are just words . . .”



“Like hell! When ya use the wrong word; ya communicate the wrong message. An', if that ain't bad enough, when ya repeat the wrong word 'n' then argue it's the right word, ya convince people, who can read 'n' write, that yer stupid!” he interjected.



“Alright! Alright! If former is the wrong word, how about using 'veteran'? Some have suggested that a Marine no longer on active duty should be called, veteran Marine,” I added further.



The Butter-Cutter glared at me and said, “Ya know? Yer givin' me a headache. Accordin' ta MY book-the one that says what words mean-- VETERAN is a, 'former member of the armed forces!' So, when ya call a Marine no longer on active duty veteran Marine, by the book, yer callin' him a former Marine 'n' a has-been. Listen closely: 'Once a Marine, always a Marine!' THE word here is ALWAYS--while on active duty, while on reserve duty, while on no duty, while on civilian after-duty, ALWAYS a Marine! Why's that so hard fer ya ta understand?”



“I understand. I'm only trying to tell you the different ways this issue has been treated. In fact, I have long found it curious why Marines didn't question the former label. But, if you call someone Marine won't that be confusing? How will the listener know if the subject Marine is on active duty or not?”



“That's simple,” said The Butter-Cutter. “If ya gotta explain it, ya say,

'This is retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant so 'n' so.' What's so hard about that?” he asked.



“Fine. What about honorably discharged Marines?” I asked.



“Hello! Ya say, 'Private Schmekatella is an honorably discharged Marine.' Listen closely, there's just one more word in sayin' honorably discharged Marine over sayin' former Marine 'n', on top o' that, yer publicly recognizin' the Marine's honorable service!” he replied.



“Do we really have to say the word honorably aloud to recognize such service? It seems to me that . . .”



The Butter-Cutter cut me off, saying, “Ya stuck on stupid er somethin'? Of course ya gotta say honorably aloud ta publically recognize it. It's about gettin' other people, like civilian pukes, ta see who has done the right thing by servin' honorably--If ya DON'T tell 'em; they DON'T know!”



“OK. You have some interesting ideas. But, your first obstacle is changing a Marine Corps-wide 30-year plus habit in using the term, former Marine; how would you do that?” I asked.



“No problem! Get the Commandant ta come here ta the virtual mess hall 'n' I'll tell him: Sir, Commandant, Sir! Ya gotta say ta the Marine Corps:

'It is time we all practiced, “Once a Marine, always a Marine” instead of giving it lip service. From now on, Marines who are no longer on active duty will be called, “Marines” and not, “former Marines.” We will all do this, because, once they became Marines, they became our brothers and sisters; and, in keeping with our tradition of fidelity, we will never recognize a member of our family as a has-been, but always as a Marine!' “





Semper Once A Marine, Always A Marine,



Anthony F. Milavic

Major USMC (Ret.)