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Skydiving Gear and Equipment: Altimeters, Audibles and AADS: Alti-2 Inc: Altimaster III

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Item: Altimaster III  Manufacturer: Alti-2 Inc   (1542 Hits)     Description: Alti-2 is pleased to announce its newest altimeter, a TITANIUM Altimaster III! With the frame and the back plate machined from a solid piece of titanium, this Altimaster combines a fabulous finish and strength. No matter what, these titanium Altimaster III's are ultra-jiggy! That's all you have to tell people when they ask you what you think of your new titanium Altimaster III. For real. No kidding. Do it. Our most popular altimeter, the Aluminum Altimaster III features robust metal casing, wider lens and faceplate for ease of reading, and a sturdy wrist strap. Added: 2001-01-28 | Item ID: 142

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4 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

A good rugged altimeter
Rated by: 377 (more about me) on 2008-03-07 10:58:23 (user reviews) Review ID:1947

Pros: Small, rugged
Cons: Harder to read than Altimaster II, SSE model lens issues

There are several versions around including the old Altimaster III made by SSE. I'd recommend getting the latest Alti 2 manufactured model as the lens is FAR FAR easier to replace. They are all (SSE's and ALTI-2'S versions) good altimeters and can take a beating. I still prefer the larger Altimaster II design as ity can be read easier by you and by others in your RW formation who might glance at it. I also like the adjustment to be done with a knob (like on the Altimaster II) rather than a bezel ring (Altimaster III design) as it is less likely to get accidently re-adjusted while you are moving around on a crowded plane. These altimeters have withstood the test of time and come out shining. I just wish someone would make an altimteter with a shatter proof mineral glass lens. Look at the new I-Phone screen, you cannot scratch that thing if you try. Why should older altimeters always look like hell with cloudy scratched lenses? I guess it brings some business to the manufacturers for replacement lenses, and plastic is safer than glass, but I'd LOVE an altimeter whose lens looked great after years of service.

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0 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

The industry standard scores again !
Rated by: mountainman (more about me) on 2003-12-04 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:868

Pros: Industry standard. Nice and light. Pretty easy to read.
Cons: Numbers too small. Needle jumps. Flimsy strap.

What else can I really say about this ? It is a great altimeter that I would recommend to anyone. The only reason I found some Cons was because there was a line for them. They are really minute things. It is a great alti and is very accurate. Buy one !

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Rated by: RogerAllen (more about me) on 2002-02-21 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:472

I have the first Titanium Alti-III. It is has taken several significant hits and still looks brand new.

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