Viso Stock

[okalb 78]

OK, so L&B finally released the Viso. Of course, nobody that I have spoken to has any in stock. Does anyone know any dealers that have any in stock?

-OK

Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana

[sdctlc 0]

I was wondering the same question!

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[okalb 78]

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I was wondering the same question!

Well in that case, if anyone has any, send me a PM so that I can get it before him

Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana

[sdctlc 0]

Heey now, where the hell is the "Love"????

Scott C.

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[Elisha 1]

I think Bonnie at GravityGear might. Go to gravitygear.com I'm pretty sure I saw some in her Byron office, but I could be wrong.

[okalb 78]

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I think Bonnie at GravityGear might. Go to gravitygear.com I'm pretty sure I saw some in her Byron office, but I could be wrong.

I checked there, but her site has not been updated. It still says "coming soon"

Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana

[Elisha 1]

Then Call her. As I said, I think I remember seeing some IN the office.

[okalb 78]

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Then Call her. As I said, I think I remember seeing some IN the office.

Thanks, just spoke to her. She is out too

Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana

[Dolph 0]

Same situation in Denmark (home of L&B). I'm sure they're working hard to fix the supply situation.

[countzero 7]

i called paragear on my lunch break today. to ask if a battery was included and to be sure of what kind of mount it comes with. they said they are out, but if i put in an order i would be put on a list and my credit card wouldn't be charged till they get more in and ship them out- sometime at the end of oct.

diamonds are a dawgs best friend

[LloydDobbler 2]

Not to be "that guy," but I was at the Chicks Rock! boogie this weekend, and wandered into Ground Zero at Elsinore to find - lo and behold - that they had 1 left.

So I bought it.

Still haven't jumped it yet - I like to know how my electronics work before I rely on them to save my life), so I can't yet give you a review...but I do know that its user interface is a lot less intuitive than the Neptunes that I've seen. (There's no menu system - you just have to remember the right sequence to press the three buttons in order to get to where you want to go - but that doesn't seem that much more complicated than, say, a digital watch. Again, only problem is, it's a bit tougher to get the hang of, at first, so you might plan on *gasp* reading the manual).

Also, it comes with a *really* crappy wrist strap (we're talking "tie-the-Viso-to-the-velcro-strap-with-cable-ties" sorta-thing), so I'd order a 'Protektor,' too, if you're planning on getting a Viso.

Nonetheless, the main reason for this post is to say that yeah, they're out there. I completely didn't expect to just stumble onto one, given all that I've heard on the forums and from places like Gravity Gear & Square 1 - but there it was.

So yeah...sorry I can't give you a good tip on where to actually find one, but my best advice is to just keep your eyes peeled - it worked for me. They're bound to be coming in soon.

[bdrake529 0]

I got mine at Chicks Rock this weekend too. I had pre-ordered it from Square1 but they keep telling me it's at least two weeks from arriving. A buddy saw Ground Zero had one (or two) and bought it for me (I arrived late Sat afternoon, in time for the DC-3 jump).

The wrist strap is a joke. I drove over to Square1 and bought their instrument gloves. Very nice. Irritating that I had to spend an extra $30 for a usable mount (I would have got the gloves free if I had waited for my order with Square1, but I'm impatient). I checked Para-gear and the wrist strap and finger loop L&B shows in promo pictures is $26 combined.

The VISO's interface is not inuitive, but it doesn't take long to figure out. I got my training on the SOLO and OPTIMA so it was familiar in the odd L&B way.

I've only jumped once with the VISO so far and at that time, I put it in my pocket since I didn't want to mess with the included wrist mount. Just wanted to try out the jump logging/data features. The playback feature is cool and I "re-jumped" my jump once I had it mounted in the glove. From this I feel confident it will be perfectly visible in the sky.

For the price, it's good. More features and a better display than the Suunto watch or Digitude (and cheaper). If cost isn't a factor and you like all the features (PC connection for data logging and updates, more speed data on previous jumps, ability to flip the display, canopy alerts, to name a few) Neptune is the way to go. But if all you want is a digital altimeter, the VISO is it.

Brian Drake

[CygnusX-1 42]

Skydive DeLand has them in stock (last time I checked). It may be a little bit of a drive, but if you want one - that's where...

[ROK 0]

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OK, so L&B finally released the Viso. Of course, nobody that I have spoken to has any in stock. Does anyone know any dealers that have any in stock?

-OK

Oren,

I got the last one from Dave, two weeks ago, and it kicks ass

Be aware that the finger mount that is shown on the package is not what you get though. You get the wrist mount. L&B is beta testing different finger mount units at this time.

I do like it. It's easy to see in the bright sunlight, and as was said above, the functions are similiar to the Optima. The playback works really well too.

I was told Saturday that a bunch were sent to the Danish army..

Just had to rub it in a little

[Trent 0]

I have 3 VISO's in stock. Just in case anyone has to have one...

Oh, hello again!

[countzero 7]

i ordered mine from para-equip today. i had emailed every gear seller i could think of and they were the first to reply that they did have them instock.

diamonds are a dawgs best friend