[essie52]

Hi Everyone!

I spent the weekend with my 2.0s and I have to say, "AMAZING". I adored my 1.0s but, after using the 2.0s, it's like the difference between Great Value Fruit Spins and the real Froot Loops. If you've never had Froot Loops Fruit Spins are good. Once you've had real Froot Loops, Fruit Spins... not so good.

The music was clear and crisp and I had ZERO connectivity issues. But, beyond that, ODT improved the entire user experience. My 1.0s did not stay paired with my phone so I had to "re-pair" it at the beginning of every day. Not a big deal but an inconvenience. The 2.0s remain paired with my phone :grin: Further, there is now, with the 2.0s, a pleasant lady that tells you when the power is on and when you are powering off; no longer based on a series of beeps. Again, not life changing but extremely useful. I would liken it to a backup camera. I never knew I wanted one until I got it.

If you have the 1.0s and you are thinking about the 2.0s, I would strongly recommend dropping the cash for them!

Best,
E

 

[essie52]

OMG! The walkie talkie feature is to die for! Amazing company with great customer service!

Best,
E

 

[gnarstradamus]

+1 for the chips being rad. I don't wear earpads in my helmet, I do the whole necktube beanie goggles under the helmet park rat thing. But I can't wear earbuds. I've tried the power beats, a bunch of sony ones, bunch of skull candy ones - they either hurt my ear incredibly or they fall out immediately (I've tried the foam tips also). So I wear the headband that ODT makes for the chips (https://www.outdoortechnology.com/c...om/collections/accessories/products/chips-wick-fit-headband?variant=33755692750) over my beanie and then goggles over that, and helmet over that. Works perfectly. I used the wireless v1's for 4 years before I messed them up by yanking them out of my bag when one end was wrapped around something. Got the v2's immediately and they work just as great.

 

[akcom]

Hey guys, I'm a little late to the thread but I wanted to put a low cost option on people's radar.

ODT Chips 2.0 are $129.95 (Oooof)
ODT Wired Chips are $39.95 (much better).

I got the wired chips, then got a 15 dollar bluetooth adapter here (any other brand works fine too). For $55 total I got a wireless bluetooth helmet speaker. PLUS the bluetooth adapter is super convenient - I don't need to pull out my phone to skip songs. I just clip the adapter to the inside of my jacket sleeve.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Hey guys, I'm a little late to the thread but I wanted to put a low cost option on people's radar.

ODT Chips 2.0 are $129.95 (Oooof)
ODT Wired Chips are $39.95 (much better).

I got the wired chips, then got a 15 dollar bluetooth adapter here (any other brand works fine too). For $55 total I got a wireless bluetooth helmet speaker. PLUS the bluetooth adapter is super convenient - I don't need to pull out my phone to skip songs. I just clip the adapter to the inside of my jacket sleeve.

Thanks! Have you had much time with them? The Amazon reviews are pretty awful so I'm hesitant.

 

[akcom]

Thanks! Have you had much time with them? The Amazon reviews are pretty awful so I'm hesitant.

I used them all last season, no complaints!

 

[Craig64]

I used them all last season, no complaints!

It looks very similar to OT BT adapter.
https://www.outdoortechnology.com/products/adapt?variant=36887922958

The OT model says 5 to 6 hours on a charge.

 

[akcom]

It looks very similar to OT BT adapter.
https://www.outdoortechnology.com/products/adapt?variant=36887922958

The OT model says 5 to 6 hours on a charge.

Agreed, very similar. They're pretty much commodity hardware. OT probably buys them in bulk for $3 a piece from china (like these ones on alibaba). Definitely do not spend $35 on a bluetooth transmitter.

 

[essie52]

For those of you who need music to get down the mountain Outdoor tech is having a sale on their Chips 2.0. Enter CHIPS230 at checkout for 30% off.

Best,
Essie

https://www.outdoortechnology.com/p...edium=Email&utm_campaign=30PercentOffChips2&mc_cid=1f69dc7e6c&mc_eid=aed6bdb6d0

 

[ken35]

Hey guys,
I cannot believe it took me this long to find this thread. I too have enjoyed every moment with my Chips. I had gotten the 1.0's as a Christmas present a few years ago. After about two years I lost the sound completely in the left speaker. I tried everything I could think of to fix it and in the end reached out to ODT. I was not expecting much maybe a have you tried this email but I was told to send them in and they would look at them. Living in Northern BC, Canada I was not expecting to see them for a while but within a month or so a package showed up on my doorstep. When I opened it I was very surprised. Inside was a new set of 2.0's for me. I have not had a moments trouble with these new headphones.

Thank you so much Outdoor Tech for all your wonderful service and for standing behind your great products.

 

[Keebler229]

Issues i am having

Hi,

I have the Chips 2.0 + Walkie-Talkie and I love them. But I am having a problem when I try and use Siri through the Chips. I use these Chips while I board and they are great for listening to music and for phone calls. But when I try to have Siri read me my text messages it tells me I need to pull out my phone and open it up. That defeats the purpose of me having the chips in the first place. I wanted it to be hands free completely.

Am I missing a setting or something that allows the Bluetooth speakers to unlock my phone so that Siri can read my text messages and make phone calls by my voice while I am on the mountain? Please let me know as I want to get this fixed.

Thank you in advance.

 

[JewelHanda]

Hi....I have the wireless chips last few seasons and highly recommend them. I've read the bad reviews, but my experiences have been excellent. Good battery life and wife can hear me fine on phone calls. I bought her a pair last time I saw them on sale.
Sound quality won't blow you away, but loud enough for me at least to enjoy the tunes while I ski and super easy to turn off start again with gloves on

 

[Donutz]

I think there was an IOS update a while back that created problems with the drivers, because I was getting cut-outs for a while. But that has gone away.

 

[TooNice]

Hi Everyone!

I spent the weekend with my 2.0s and I have to say, "AMAZING". I adored my 1.0s but, after using the 2.0s, it's like the difference between Great Value Fruit Spins and the real Froot Loops. If you've never had Froot Loops Fruit Spins are good. Once you've had real Froot Loops, Fruit Spins... not so good.

The music was clear and crisp and I had ZERO connectivity issues. But, beyond that, ODT improved the entire user experience. My 1.0s did not stay paired with my phone so I had to "re-pair" it at the beginning of every day. Not a big deal but an inconvenience. The 2.0s remain paired with my phone ? Further, there is now, with the 2.0s, a pleasant lady that tells you when the power is on and when you are powering off; no longer based on a series of beeps. Again, not life changing but extremely useful. I would liken it to a backup camera. I never knew I wanted one until I got it.

If you have the 1.0s and you are thinking about the 2.0s, I would strongly recommend dropping the cash for them!

Best,
E

For what it's worth, I have the 1.0, and..:

1. I don't have to "re-pair" after each day. There is a little bug that result in the volume becoming lower over time where a re-pair would fix, the this is something I do 1-2 times per seasons (100-150 day).
2. My 1.0 also has the a voice indicating on/off/pairing/low battery etc. No idea if all 1.0 has it, or they updated between 1.0 and 2.0 (mine is def not version 2).

My connectivity -do- sometime break break if I put the phone in my pants pocket, but not in my chest pocket. This can be an issue spring time when I do not ride with my jacket.

The only thing I wished they changed (but didn't with 2.0) is the charging port. That 3.5mm audio plug as charger is non standard and if you lose it or break it it is inconvenient getting a replacement. I do note that when mine broke they sent me a replacement free of charge.. once they had it back in stock. So happy with the service but not that aspect of the design.

The newer Ultra does without the 3.5mm charging port, but requires you to pop the thing out of the helmet. Having to do that -every- time isn't really what I am after. I hope that they eventually make something like the 2.0 but with a micro-usb/usb-c charging port. That would get me to upgrade from 1.0.

 

[Donutz]

The only thing I wished they changed (but didn't with 2.0) is the charging port. That 3.5mm audio plug as charger is non standard and if you lose it or break it it is inconvenient getting a replacement. I do note that when mine broke they sent me a replacement free of charge.. once they had it back in stock. So happy with the service but not that aspect of the design.

The newer Ultra does without the 3.5mm charging port, but requires you to pop the thing out of the helmet. Having to do that -every- time isn't really what I am after. I hope that they eventually make something like the 2.0 but with a micro-usb/usb-c charging port. That would get me to upgrade from 1.0.

I agree that the charging on the ODTs is a PITA. On the Smith helmets (might not be the case with other brands) you have to unzip the padded section all the way around to get to the right earpiece, then pull the earpiece out of the padded section. On top of it being a PITA, the Smith zipper doesn't really look robust, so I'm expecting to break it every time I have to open it up.

 

[Phedder]

I agree that the charging on the ODTs is a PITA. On the Smith helmets (might not be the case with other brands) you have to unzip the padded section all the way around to get to the right earpiece, then pull the earpiece out of the padded section. On top of it being a PITA, the Smith zipper doesn't really look robust, so I'm expecting to break it every time I have to open it up.

I just flipped my chips so the one with the charging port sits in the earpiece with the zipper. I charge them every week after my 3 days riding, easy access and no zipper issues.

 

[jstar]

I use the Giro Combyn helmet. I never have to take the chips out, there is small hole in the bottom of the ear pads (can’t remember if I made a hole, or if it was already like that). The one chip is placed so that the charge port is aligned with the hole. I just charge it on my way home or travelling up to the mountain.

 

[TooNice]

I agree that the charging on the ODTs is a PITA. On the Smith helmets (might not be the case with other brands) you have to unzip the padded section all the way around to get to the right earpiece, then pull the earpiece out of the padded section. On top of it being a PITA, the Smith zipper doesn't really look robust, so I'm expecting to break it every time I have to open it up.

Yeah, I had the Vantage until last season, and know what you mean about having to unzip all the way. Fortunately I never had the zipper break after 4 seasons (I replaced the helmet because the outer shell and inner shell separated from the impact of a landing (not on my head!), so it seems like the zipper might not be the first place to fail.

I've switched my Smith for a Giro, and they come with velcro which I fear may have a shorter lifespan than the Smith zipper.

And.. not entirely ODT's fault, but the comfort of the helmet can be significantly affected by the presence of the Chip. On my head, the Giro Range helmet (size M) is -slightly- large on my head, but with the Chip inserted, I get very uncomfortable pressure on my ears. Even the Vantage that I was so used to with the Chip inserted felt more comfortable after I took out the Chip. Maybe the Chip simple need to be that thick, but I wish that helmets that are designed to take those kind of devices can provide more space/cushionning.

 

[clickjo]

What's the verdict on the new Ultras? I got excited and sold my 1.0s only to properly read reviews to find out it's not great... (silly me??). Getting the 2.0s would still be an upgrade but want to know if worth getting the Ultras.

 

[TooNice]

What's the verdict on the new Ultras? I got excited and sold my 1.0s only to properly read reviews to find out it's not great... (silly me??). Getting the 2.0s would still be an upgrade but want to know if worth getting the Ultras.

I am in a similar position in that I am also coming from the 1.0, which lately have started playing up and I am not sure how much longer before they completely die on me (I do note that I got plenty of days out of them and I am actually pleasantly surprised that the battery hasn't gone bad and render the thing useless after several years and over 350 days of use), and am also considering the Ultras as replacement.

For me the biggest turn off is the price. I just dont think that think that the tech in it justifies a $90 retail price increase over the Chip 1.0 / 2.0. Perhaps an extra $30 for the battery case but not much more. I don't think that losing the cord (joining the left and right side) is such an exceptional breakthrough, and for me, trade-off of not having to use some non-standard charging cable but having to take the pieces out each time to charge represent a side-grade.

At $220, I would want to see the pieces reworked to be more comfortable (either being thinner, or perhaps using a different kind of body that doesn't feel as hard..something that really bring innovative that bring the Chip to the next level).

If I see a sufficiently discount on them, I will probably get them over the 2.0, but if not I will probably keep the 1.0 until it dies, then either get the 2.0 or look at other options.

One thing I am wondering though, is whether there is anything else like it? I mean, the Chip do very clever controls and the helmet flaps seem designed to hold something like that..but surely, they aren't designed -just- for the ODT Chip. What else is in the market that fit in those flaps?