paul9505 0 #1 January 11, 2007 Does anyone have an Optima Audible Altimeter??? Wondering if it gives you freefall time and speed like the pro track??? I'm considering upgrading from the pro dyter to something else so I'm looking for general info on differnt types of Audibles Thanks for any info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #2 January 11, 2007 I didn't see this listed in their list of features, but I don't own one so I am not an expert. http://www.l-and-b.dk/optima.html"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
bob.dino 0 #4 January 11, 2007 No, it doesn't. If you want that in an audible, you need to get a Pro-Track or Neptune. L&B have other products that do provide this info - along with the aforementioned Pro-Track, the wrist mounted Viso & Altitrack come to mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bliston 0 #5 January 11, 2007 I've got the Optima/Viso combo and they're treating me well. The Viso tracks numbers and other stuff and the Optima is priceless for it's freefall and swoop alarms. Having a visual and a audible that does both freefall and swoop beeps for not too much more $$$ than Neptune is a "no brainer" for me. BenMass Defiance 4-wayFS website sticks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #6 January 11, 2007 I use Optima and Neptune as a visual altimeter and logbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul9505 0 #7 January 12, 2007 Great the info helps thanks. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #8 January 17, 2007 The LED you can attach to the Optima is also a nifty feature. IMO, it's definitely worth the extra $30-40 for it. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 January 17, 2007 I got one of those for Xmas but I have yet to drill my shield and hook it up. It seemed like it would get lost in bright sunlight to me??"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #10 January 18, 2007 QuoteI got one of those for Xmas but I have yet to drill my shield and hook it up. It seemed like it would get lost in bright sunlight to me?? Visibility has never been an issue for me regardless of ligt levels. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martimarr 0 #11 February 15, 2007 has anyone every thought of using the swoop beeps for regular landing pattern marks. (JUST AS A REFRANCE) for turn points and visual altitude awarness? Like a learning tool? Or is this another bad idea of mine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #12 February 15, 2007 Quotehas anyone every thought of using the swoop beeps for regular landing pattern marks. (JUST AS A REFRANCE) for turn points and visual altitude awarness? Like a learning tool? Or is this another bad idea of mine? It's what I use mine for. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martimarr 0 #13 February 15, 2007 thanks, Who needs data recording anyway right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #14 February 15, 2007 Quotehas anyone every thought of using the swoop beeps for regular landing pattern marks. (JUST AS A REFERANCE) for turn points and visual altitude awarness? Like a learning tool? Or is this another bad idea of mine? I use mine for just that purpose when doing tandems. I have it set for 1,000 ft, 750 and 500. I like that feauture better than the freefall warnings....Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martimarr 0 #15 February 15, 2007 yes , I'm going to get one this weekend. I will most likely get the LED also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites