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

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Item: Altimaster Neptune  Manufacturer: Alti-2 Inc   (2264 Hits)     Description: The Altimaster Neptune was designed in response to requests from pond swoopers wanting a waterproof altimeter, from AFF instructors wanting a digital readout, from jumpers who wanted an easier way to program their digital instruments. Added: 2003-07-05 | Item ID: 425

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

wingsuit and neptune
Rated by: skydvrvalco (more about me) on 2008-05-11 08:20:24 (user reviews) Review ID:1977

Pros: jump number,date ,time ,temp
Cons: exit altitude,freefall time and speeds

I bought my Neptune around jump number 100 when I bought my rig. I WAS very happy with all of its features. THEN....I started flying a wingsuit. Extended freefall time is enjoyed with the wingsuit BUT..The Neptune often fails to register exit altitude until I reach higher speeds. Often I am robbed of several thousand feet and many precious freefall seconds. My first attempt to get some help from alti via telephone resulted in a promise of an email which never happened. Months latter a second call I was told that the techs would be asked and I would be called back. I did receive the return call at which point I was informed that that's just the way it is. I wish now I had done more research before giving 250 bucks for a device that doesn't accommodate my favorite skydiving discipline. If your gonna fly a wingsuit you may wanna get something else :(

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

I love it
Rated by: ozzy13 (more about me) on 2008-01-29 11:45:07 (user reviews) Review ID:1929

Pros: easy to use can be updated easy
Cons: lense can crack easy

I love my Neptune. I disagree with everyone that said the batteries go quick. I jump all the time. At least 4 days a week during the season and only replace batteries once. You have to make should you don't have it in back light mode. Other then that I love it and recommend it to everyone

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

Great product that keeps getting better!
Rated by: Chris-Ottawa (more about me) on 2007-10-26 10:11:56 (user reviews) Review ID:1889

Pros: Very detailed logging, Highly visible, good battery life
Cons: If I had to say anything at all, it would be the price.

I bought my Neptune about 2 years ago. From day 1, it was simple to use, kept very detailed info and it worked great. I used the original battery for all of last year, and about 3/4 of this current season (it's now end of october). Battery life was a bit interesting though. I bought it with the 2.6.2 software and the battery sometimes would show very little, 3/4, 1/2, empty. This occurred between jumps. I just kept using it until it died, I wanted to see how long it would last. Turned out it must have been a small software issue, it wasn't reading the voltage correctly or something. Nonetheless, the battery lasted almost 2 full seasons and 130 jumps. I am only a weekend jumper. Now, introduce software v3.0.0....WAHOOOO! It is now easier to use, menus contain more info, logbook logs differently, with a few extra features, and the battery seems to read great now. I REEEEEELY love the canopy flight time it records. I do alot of cross countries, high alti H&P's and I just love to know how long I was up there. I want to get the software for it but don't really want to drop another $90 or so...jumps are more important! Either way, I HIGHLY recommend the Neptune to anyone who wants a digital alti that is very accurate, reliable etc etc.. It's worth every penny.

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