How Poclink Motion Ultra Keeps You Connected on the Slopes Like Never Before

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It’s a beautiful day out on the slopes; you’re with an awesome group, there’s fresh powder all over the mountain, and everything is going great. You stop momentarily to regroup, only to realize one of your friends or family members is nowhere to be seen. With your big, winter mittens on, you struggle to unzip your jacket pocket to grab your phone. So you take one off, endure the cold for a moment, then finally pull out your phone, just hoping you don’t drop it in the snow. However, the screen is wet, and the touchscreen hardly works. You finally unlock it and press call, just to realize there is no service; you are on top of a mountain, after all.

Poclink, a brand whose products let users communicate even when miles apart without service, aims to help skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and all outdoor enthusiasts alike. The brand just launched a Kickstarter for the Poclink Motion Ultra: a wearable, hybrid LTE + analog radio sports communicator with two oversized Push-To-Talk (PTT) buttons and a lightweight, waterproof design to help keep you easily connected no matter where you are.

The Motion Ultra has numerous useful features that make communicating while out on the slopes much more efficient, and more importantly, trustworthy and reliable. For starters, the user-friendly design includes two large Push-To-Talk buttons and a rotary dial, making them easy to press and use even while wearing bulky gloves. This allows for quick and efficient communication without ever needing to look at a screen. Also, when connected to an LTE signal, there are no distance limits, meaning even if you end up all the way down at the base lodge, you can still talk to your friends or family up on top of the mountain. And if there is no cellular coverage available, the Motion Ultra also operates as a separate analog radio that provides direct off-grid communication with another device up to 20 miles apart, depending on the terrain and surrounding conditions.

Included with purchase is lifetime access to the Standard Global SIM Plan, which provides 4G LTE coverage in more than 60 countries worldwide, at no extra fee. Whether you’re traveling to ski tour in Norway, spending summer down-under in New Zealand, or just using it at your home resort, the Standard Global SIM Plan keeps you connected in many countries with skiing worldwide, for free. For a small monthly fee, the upgraded plan boosts coverage to over 160 countries for those extra off-the-grid excursions. Additionally, with location sharing and emergency SOS, users have peace of mind while navigating and exploring in hard-to-reach locations with no cellphone service. Regardless if a vast majority of your time is spent on piste at a resort with your family, or deep in a wilderness area with a small group, either the LTE over cellular or off-grid analog radio will help keep you safe and connected.

Poclink was created to provide simple, private, always-within-reach communication for explorers, families, and everyone in between. What really sets Poclink apart is straightforward: everything- from the device itself to its software and the app- is designed and developed in-house by a team of engineers and communications experts, with no outside sourcing. The brand already manufactures multiple variations of Push-To-Talk devices that people trust worldwide. From several search-and-rescue operations to the USA Angling Youth Bass Fishing Team, Poclink is trusted for its reliability to provide unmatched communication quality.

In terms of technical specifications, the device packs a lot into its compact size. Weighing in at just 100 grams (3.5 ounces), the Motion Ultra is convenient to wear without getting in the way, and can operate in temperatures between -20 degrees Celsius (-4 Fahrenheit) and 40 C (104 F). The mobile app allows users to manage and add groups and devices, view locations, and create geofences. Whether you’re on a different run at the resort or in a different zone in the backcountry, you can easily see the location of members in your group and get notified if they leave a specific area of a geofence you created. Dual speakers with 2 Watts of output and AI noise reduction, along with AI voice commands, provide clear communication even on a windy summit or when breathing heavy up a boot-pack. Plus, the battery can last up to three days and fully recharges in just about an hour, so you’re in the clear for those overnight missions deep in the backcountry. Needless to say, the Motion Ultra was built with skiers, snowboarders, and anyone who spends time recreating or working outside in mind.

The Kickstarter campaign is an all-or-nothing model, as they all are. By backing the project, you will receive a two-pack of the new Motion Ultra in a color of your choice among Alpine White, Adventure Orange, or Ridge Black. With no setup, no subscription, and easy-to-use features, the new Motion Ultra is not only extremely user-friendly, but it’s also the most functional and versatile tool for staying connected no matter where your skis or snowboard take you. Being easy to reach and easy to find are such important factors for a safe day recreating in the mountains, and the Poclink Motion Ultra helps provide a simple solution to what shouldn’t be a complex problem. Contribute to the new device at Poclink’s Kickstarter.