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Item: Viso 
Manufacturer: Larsen & Brusgaard   (922 Hits)
   

Description:
The VISO comprises three instruments:
Digital Alti-Meter- Stores detailed altitude information about the last jump for later review
Digital Speed-Meter- Stores detailed speed information about the last jump for later review
Jump Counter- Electronic logbook, storing and displaying information about the last 200 jumps.
- Can be used to keep track on the number of jumps on a rig.
- Can be reset at any time, but time and date for the last reset remains stored and cannot be erased.
VISO™ FEATURES:

Digital Altimeter or Speed-Meter
Electroluminescent backlight for night jumping. Can remain ON for several hours.
Automatic calibration to local elevation LCD screen for easy and intuitive operation and information review
Logbook with playback of altitude/speed profile for the last jump.
Operational at sub-zero temperatures
Always ON. No need to be powered OFF

Added: 2006-05-10 | Item ID: 563


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14 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

200 dollars down the drain!
Rated by: wwelbon (more about me) on 2009-04-28 12:01:00 (user reviews) Review ID:2173

Pros: Price
Cons: mounting, features, accuracy questionable

I bought a viso because I heard all the negative things about the neptune. I was wrong. My biggest problem with it is the mounting hardware supplied by l and b. It is absolutely terrible. On top of that I bought the protector case to protect my viso and it ended up doing the exact opposite. On a hop n pop I guess my viso bumped the planes strut and it fell right out of the case. I didn't even notice it until I was under canopy. I have talked to a few other people and it turns out this is not the first time it has happened. I emailed L and B about this and have yet to get a reply. My other problem is that it the screen is difficult to read in freefall. I ended up having to use my analog altimeter in freefall and the viso under canopy. I do like how you can replay your jump and watch the speed or altitude in real time, but it is only for the last jump you made. I also question its accuracy because if you watch it all the way through landing it will usually go down to about -30 to -50 feet below ground level. Also compared to the neptune it lacks many features including audible alarms, waterproofing, and average freefall speed. My next altimeter will be a NEPTUNE!

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L&B Viso
Rated by: pete_s (more about me) on 2009-01-24 11:21:04 (user reviews) Review ID:2128

Pros: Compact, dependable
Cons: Screen can be difficult to read, string mounts, not audible

I bought the Viso after enjoying the excellent customer service L&B are famed for when my pro-track battery cover broke. The Viso is a reliable alti and is best used in conjunction with the L&B gloves with the see-through pocket on the top. When used like this it is brilliant for FS as it won't be ripped off or damaged when exits go awry! (5 stars). It is not really suitable for FF when wrist mounted, as the string provided is not strong enough to withstand the rough and tumble of exits and openings. It can be difficult to see the screen when sit flying (both when wrist and glove mounted) and I far prefer using an analogue Alti-2. (2 Stars) I also use it for altitude awareness under canopy as the screen is easy to see when glove mounted on 1/2 brakes. (4 Stars) If the Viso had audible altitude alarms then it would be great for canopy work - L&B take note please!

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4 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Perfect for a first alti
Rated by: 888seconds (more about me) on 2009-01-19 19:18:26 (user reviews) Review ID:2126

Pros: Easy to use, price
Cons: mounting on wrist strap, takes a while to turn off

had no problems with my Viso. easy to read, easy to use after jump (to get jump info) there is "string" supplied to mount it to the wrist strap however i thought this was a bit sketchy so i used 2 small computer cable ties, chopped the ends off and moved it around till it fit best. not worried about losing it in Freefall. the button combinations required to turn it off take too long for my liking

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