Sabre1Lucke 0 #26 May 16, 2006 No Swoopalarm,....... Guess I keep my Suunto Altimax. For me the swoopalarm was the mean-reason to by the Viso Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #27 May 17, 2006 Quote 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? As stated above in this thread, if you're looking to have the swoop alarms, then you should check out the Optima. The Optima is extremely accurate, and always in sync with my VISO. Even if you wanted to have a visual altimeter double as an audible with swoop alarms, you'd have an extremely hard time hearing an alarm that's on you wrist/hand if you were jumping high performance canopies. [disclaimer] And no, you don't have to jump a high performance canopy to enjoy the benefits of "swoop" alarms, or to swoop period [/disclaimer] Perfect Combo? Optima in the ear, VISO on your wrist/hand/leg. Cheers! --JairoLow Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #28 May 17, 2006 QuoteQuote 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? As stated above in this thread, if you're looking to have the swoop alarms, then you should check out the Optima. The Optima is extremely accurate, and always in sync with my VISO. Even if you wanted to have a visual altimeter double as an audible with swoop alarms, you'd have an extremely hard time hearing an alarm that's on you wrist/hand if you were jumping high performance canopies. [disclaimer] And no, you don't have to jump a high performance canopy to enjoy the benefits of "swoop" alarms, or to swoop period [/disclaimer] Perfect Combo? Optima in the ear, VISO on your wrist/hand/leg. Cheers! --Jairo I assume from your post you have a VISO. Can you explain which data it logs? The information on the L&B web site is not quite clear. How does the data logging capability comare to the Alti-track?--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #29 May 17, 2006 QuoteI assume from your post you have a VISO. Can you explain which data it logs? The information on the L&B web site is not quite clear. How does the data logging capability comare to the Alti-track? I do have a VISO, and it's great! The VISO will log all altitude and speed information for every second of your skydive, from exit to landing. I love seeing how fast I can get my Velo 90 to descend during my 270 turn for landing! It will log this information for the last several jumps (don't remember off the top of my head how many...10? 15?), but logs standard exit altitude/spped, opening altitude/spped, dive number, info for about 200 or so jumps. However, this data is not downloadable to any logbook software. The VISO is mainly an extremely accurate digital visual altimeter. If price is being considered, then check out the Pro-Track, as none of the new products for Larsen & Brusgaard are meant to specifically replace the Pro-Track. But if you're looking for detailed data/logbook functions that can be downloaded, AND a visual altimeter in a single unit, then you're not going to be able to beat the AltiTrack, as that is the intention behind it's design and function. I hope this answers your questions. 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 #30 May 19, 2006 news from l&b: 2 more month of VISOless jumping... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #31 May 19, 2006 I'm sooo close to just giving up and buying a Neptune..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #32 May 19, 2006 If you hold out, it'll be well worth the wait! When L&B release a product, you can be guaranteed that it's been put through the ringer with test jumps and is of the highest quality. If you've ever jumped any L&B product, you'd know what I'm talking about Yeah, they could release it now, and you'd get a great product. Instead, I know they're improving on the LCD display, the "Protektor" for water resistance, and better hand, wrist, and leg mounts for it. So when it is released, you'll end up with an excellent product, backed by the best customer service in the industry. (Do a forum search on L&B's customer service, and you'll see what I'm talking about). Cheers! --JairoLow Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #33 May 19, 2006 I know, but I'm impatient!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #34 May 19, 2006 1000+ jumps on my neptunes and still going strong....... Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #35 May 19, 2006 QuoteI'm sooo close to just giving up and buying a Neptune..... i cancelled my order today that i placed last august. i'll be giving the neptune a go."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
bliston 0 #36 May 19, 2006 I've been jumping a beta model and I have been thrilled with it. It's light, easy to use, and has performed flawlessly. I'll echo that it'll be worth the wait. It's awsome to have a super long battery life and not have to deal with an "on/off" switch (it just says on all the time. Built in time/date display is a bonus. There's never a clock visible at the DZ (kinda like vegas to keep you there spending money....) and I generally don't wear a watch while I'm jumping. BenMass Defiance 4-wayFS website sticks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottGray 0 #37 November 26, 2008 Quote Quote I assume from your post you have a VISO. Can you explain which data it logs? The information on the L&B web site is not quite clear. How does the data logging capability comare to the Alti-track? I do have a VISO, and it's great! The VISO will log all altitude and speed information for every second of your skydive, from exit to landing. I love seeing how fast I can get my Velo 90 to descend during my 270 turn for landing! It will log this information for the last several jumps (don't remember off the top of my head how many...10? 15?), but logs standard exit altitude/spped, opening altitude/spped, dive number, info for about 200 or so jumps. However, this data is not downloadable to any logbook software. The VISO is mainly an extremely accurate digital visual altimeter. If price is being considered, then check out the Pro-Track, as none of the new products for Larsen & Brusgaard are meant to specifically replace the Pro-Track. But if you're looking for detailed data/logbook functions that can be downloaded, AND a visual altimeter in a single unit, then you're not going to be able to beat the AltiTrack, as that is the intention behind it's design and function. I hope this answers your questions. Cheers! --Jairo If I understand correctly - you can view decent speed in real time? For example, while flying a wing suit, under 70 MPH, would you be able to see your actual free fall speed in real time?WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie. www.thebrothersgray.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #38 November 26, 2008 yes, you can put it in 'speedometer' mode and see you decent speed in real time. if you do this, you cannot use it as an altimeter because it's an either/or thing."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
