animalmthr 0 #1 July 1, 2009 I just received my new altimaster N3 in the mail last week and im not impressed one bit. There are no drill taps in the base to mount the unit securely. The only way to mount the altimeter is running the strap through the flimsy silicon cover. You wouldn't believe it but the unit ships with zip ties!! Im considering pulling the thing apart to see where I can drill my own holes. Another thing that bothers me is the dodgy sealing job around the mini usb connector. How is this thing meant to be water resistant with the connector totally exposed?? Does anyone else have any glowing reports? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 July 1, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that your not happy with your N3. I have a early production/prototype version and I did not note the discrepancies that you mentioned. I recommend that you contact Alti-2 and let them know your issues. I am positive they will address all of the issues you have and rectify them quickly. Have you sent an e-mail or called Alti-2 yet?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animalmthr 0 #3 July 1, 2009 I will do for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berchtoldaj 0 #4 July 1, 2009 The USB port is waterproof without a cover. I've gotten mine wet a few times, no problem. If you get dirt in there, just rinse it out, or blow it out with an air duster. I also have mine externally mounted on my helmet using the zip ties and rubber casing that was included. I drilled 4 small holes to match the rubber casing, and one where the speaker is. Haven't had any problems with it at all.************ Watch out for planters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animalmthr 0 #5 July 1, 2009 Nice! Any chance you could provide info on the location of the drilled holes? Im a little paranoid about drilling into something sensitive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berchtoldaj 0 #6 July 1, 2009 no, I didn't drill into the N3, I drilled into my helmet.************ Watch out for planters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animalmthr 0 #7 July 1, 2009 OK, i understand now. It would be nice to have the unit mechanically fastened. The silicone cover is not going to cut-it in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #8 July 2, 2009 it does..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #9 July 2, 2009 For what it's worth. The silicon cover is strong enough to hold the N3.I am useing mine for about two months now and it is absolutly solid. I have mine on a muddmount and i don't take it off for packing so it gets moved and dragged around a lot but it doesn't give.So no worry's in that department If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #10 July 2, 2009 Do you think your mounting is resistant to a riser strike at opening ?Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #11 July 3, 2009 do you think that any of the audibles tucked on the outside of a helmet are resistant to a riser striking them!?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfgroschwitz 0 #12 July 8, 2009 Would you guys care to post some pictures? It's really hard to imagine what you're talking about.--- The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. ~ Bertrand Russell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
