Skyolker 0 #1 October 24, 2005 Did anybody try this swooping device? What do you think about it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgt_ludy 0 #2 October 24, 2005 is it already available? i ordered it in september, but my supplier told me, that they´ll start delivering in january ´06... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #3 October 24, 2005 Been Using a Neptune Wave (which is definitely available) for a few months now and I am very happy with it S.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 October 24, 2005 And off to gear and rigging we go...It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #5 October 24, 2005 I'm waiting for it to replace my current Altimaster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #6 October 25, 2005 I haven't heard from L&B on the actual realease date yet, but I trust it will be soon. I am accepting early orders for the new L&B products also. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 October 26, 2005 QuoteI haven't heard from L&B on the actual realease date yet, but I trust it will be soon. I am accepting early orders for the new L&B products also. Suposed to ne early novemberYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #8 October 26, 2005 QuoteDid anybody try this swooping device? What do you think about it?I think it's an altitude indicator, not a swooping device Having instruments to HELP improve performance is OK. But PLEASE do not do "ILS" landings...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgt_ludy 0 #9 January 21, 2006 got a mail from l&b saying that it will be 2 - 3 months till VISO release... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #10 January 21, 2006 thanks for the update...but i certainly won't be holding my breath. when i pre-ordered mine last august, i was sure that i'd have it before march of this year....oops! "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #11 January 30, 2006 another update...viso not available until may of this year. this is according to an email from paragear. "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #12 January 31, 2006 My team is getting some beta versions to test out this week. I'm pretty excited about them since we've had so many reliability problems with other digitals in the past. I'll see if I can't remember to come back and post what we think about them.Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weichkeks 0 #13 February 1, 2006 Quoteanother update...viso not available until may of this year. this is according to an email from paragear. I suppose same goes for the Altitrack? Crap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgt_ludy 0 #14 February 3, 2006 don´t think so . the l&b guy told me that they are getting the altitrack market ready right now. that´s also the reason for the viso delay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #15 February 3, 2006 well, it's nice to hear they're aiming for more realistic timelines, rather than just announcing everything will ship "next month" continually. doubly nice that they might focus on the product I actually want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgt_ludy 0 #16 March 24, 2006 hmmm... anyone noticed that the Viso Features on the L&B homepage have changed? there is no more swoop alarm! Quote 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 well, the swoop alarm was the main reason i was interested in one. has anyone more info on this change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #17 March 24, 2006 yep...i noticed after trent said as much in another thread. i haven't decided to cancel my order yet but, the alarm was something i was buying it for. not that it won't be an awesome digi alti but..."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #18 March 25, 2006 Realistically, you aren't going to be able to hear the audible alarm on your wrist anyway, so I don't get what people are complaining about here... Grab your favorite dytter and press the speaker to the back of your hand and set off the warning alarms... they are very muffled. Now imagine wind noise then add a helmet and some ringing in your ears from the loud-ass Skyvan you just rode to altitude in... and that tone will be really easy to miss. Stick an Optima in your helmet if you want swoop beeps. They work really well... Personally I am really looking forward to the Viso, esp if I can get a wrist mount for it. I hate hand mounts.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #19 March 25, 2006 Quotehmmm... anyone noticed that the Viso Features on the L&B homepage have changed? there is no more swoop alarm! Quote 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 well, the swoop alarm was the main reason i was interested in one. has anyone more info on this change? Confirmed by L&B by email received 3/25/2006: The Viso will have no audible functions. The best combination is to have the Viso on the hand and an Optima in the ear. The Optima has some very nice features for Guided Swoop. See http://www.l-and-b.dk/optima.html Best regards, Mads Larsen LARSEN & BRUSGAARD --- Can't argue with him - his statement makes good sense. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #20 March 28, 2006 QuotePersonally I am really looking forward to the Viso, esp if I can get a wrist mount for it. I hate hand mounts. L-&-B are working on a wrist mount for the VISO. The VISOs that Angela and I are beta testing came with hand mounts (although I mounted mine to the legstrap of my rig). I fully agree with you that if you're looking for an audible with swoop alarms, the Optima rocks! Once the VISOs are released to the masses everyone will be agree they're well worth the wait. Cheers! --JairoLow Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgt_ludy 0 #21 May 7, 2006 sooooo, are there any news about VISO timeline??? i´m already thinking about buying a neptune ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #22 May 8, 2006 The Altitrack was released on Friday. I don't know about the Viso. We have a test jumper for L&B at our DZ. I'll ask him next time I see him.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #23 May 8, 2006 Website says June 2006 now for the VISO, or as I checked last week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #24 May 10, 2006 I talked to Brusgaard (the B in L&B) yesterday. They are waiting for a delivery of LCD displays to show up some time this week. He said the Visos should start going out within a week or two.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydemon 0 #25 May 15, 2006 *** they won´t have the swoop alarm? they said that you will hear it, even, when your using it in your arm... any info about the swoop alarms on the viso? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
