tattooo 0 #1 June 23, 2006 I just bought a used altimeter and didn't get the name of it. It doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000. Does anyone have any idea? It's analog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #2 June 23, 2006 QuoteI just bought a used altimeter and didn't get the name of it. It doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000. Does anyone have any idea? It's analog. That doesn't help much, post a picture.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #3 June 23, 2006 QuoteIt doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000 It's an original Rolex Oyster Diving watch, not an altimeter! J/K Chuck! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #4 June 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000 It's an original Rolex Oyster Diving watch, not an altimeter! J/K Chuck! I didn't know that Oysters wore a watch when diving. Learn something new every day.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #5 June 23, 2006 Could it be one of these. http://www.square1.com/manufacturers/square1/p910.aspMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #6 June 23, 2006 QuoteI just bought a used altimeter and didn't get the name of it. It doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000. Does anyone have any idea? It's analog. I have one of them also. I don't know the mfg name, there are no other indications at all of a name or symbol or anything on the case. I bought mine in the late '80s, they were very cheap, but mine has survived abuse and never a problem. No camera at the moment, or I would post a pic...People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #7 June 23, 2006 It's probably a Robnik Sapphire. Plastic case, face bigger than an Alti 3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #8 June 23, 2006 QuoteIt's probably a Robnik Sapphire. Plastic case, face bigger than an Alti 3? I was going to guess Sapphire too. We had them as student altis back in Montreal.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 June 23, 2006 QuoteI just bought a used altimeter and didn't get the name of it. It doesn't have any kind of name except "Ro" under x1000. Does anyone have any idea? That doesn't sound like a well-researched and informed consumer choice, for something upon which your life may depend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #10 June 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt's probably a Robnik Sapphire. Plastic case, face bigger than an Alti 3? I was going to guess Sapphire too. We had them as student altis back in Montreal. You mean like I mentioned a few posts ago? http://www.square1.com/manufacturers/square1/p910.aspMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #11 June 23, 2006 QuoteThat doesn't sound like a well-researched and informed consumer choice, for something upon which your life may depend... You'd better not ever think of a stinkin' altimeter as a device "upon which your life may depend". It is an accessory, a gadget, for SECONDARY reference only. Please do not put the message out there for all these newer jumpers that they DEPEND on their altimeter for anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 0 #12 June 25, 2006 I looked at square1 and that has to be it. I bought it on ebay for $40 hopefully I got a good deal and it works I do my researching on the way up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #13 June 25, 2006 QuoteI do my researching on the way up Its on the way down that you had better worry about.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 0 #14 June 25, 2006 Worry is for the ones not jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #15 June 25, 2006 Quote You'd better not ever think of a stinkin' altimeter as a device "upon which your life may depend". It is an accessory, a gadget, for SECONDARY reference only. Please do not put the message out there for all these newer jumpers that they DEPEND on their altimeter for anything. How do you gain the ability to be altitude aware without using your altimeter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdhezel 0 #16 June 25, 2006 REALLY REALLY SUPER LONG TAPE MEASURE?? OR DROP YOUR SKYDIVING BUDDY AND TIME HIS FALL!!When I go, I want to pass away in my sleep, just like my dear old Grandmother, NOT screaming like the passengers in the car she was driving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #17 June 25, 2006 QuoteHow do you gain the ability to be altitude aware without using your altimeter? As in all things, practice, practice, practice. Always stay aware.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #18 June 25, 2006 Quote REALLY REALLY SUPER LONG TAPE MEASURE?? Sounds like a good idea, but it will be hard to read the numbers when they are going by so fast!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 June 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteThat doesn't sound like a well-researched and informed consumer choice, for something upon which your life may depend... You'd better not ever think of a stinkin' altimeter as a device "upon which your life may depend". It is an accessory, a gadget, for SECONDARY reference only. Please do not put the message out there for all these newer jumpers that they DEPEND on their altimeter for anything. Did you see the word "may" in my statement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #20 June 26, 2006 No one has told me yet how you judge altitude without your altimeter. Seriously, I don't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerrcoin 0 #21 July 4, 2006 Various visual cues can give you an altitude reference,eg. noting the altitude of the cloudbase on the climb ,the sight of the 2-way that exited before you deploying at your level , or using nearby mountains as a level reference. If you are very familiar with a particular DZ you will build a mental image of what the ground should look like at pull height - which can be surprisingly accurate with practice. This can cause problems when visiting a different DZ obviously. Also one should be aware that varying atmospheric conditions (low level haze, the angle of sunlight at different times of year/day,the visability on a frosty winters day) can all influence your dept perception. In short, your altimeter is a very good reference that you should use as a back up to using your eyes. Altimeter needles have been known to stick or over/under read from time to time and realising that there is a problem rather than just being trusting your life to it is a nice skill to have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #22 July 4, 2006 Got it. Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
