Dumpster 0 #1 February 16, 2011 HEard a rumor that Altimaster has or will be introducing a new AAD? Anybody know more? I didn't find anything on thier website.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlank 0 #2 February 16, 2011 Saw this picture on someones Facebook from what I assume is the DZO conference, less info that what is on the website other than being able to make out the activation altitude at the bottom (1475ft). http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183434_10150095762712298_775737297_6021334_2142716_n.jpg"Do you really want to take advice from the guy we call Tarmac?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #3 February 16, 2011 you'll see an interview with Roger and Sandy on the PIA channel. Should be up shortly. IMO, this is "best of show." 15,000 hours or 15,000 jumps before maintenance of any kind. 999.00 retail. Several algorithms, easy menus, offsets of up to 2995', user-replaceable cutter. CYPRES just might have a run for their money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #4 February 16, 2011 I'm just about ready to plunk down for a new AAD....(Cypres2). Wish there was some more info and details about availablilty, etc !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #5 February 16, 2011 I was gonna plunk down for CYPRES 2's as well (need two new AADs for student rigs). But...I'm *really* glad to see these M2's. they have a decade + of testing in military applications, so I like that, too. So....now am on the fence. Going back to talk to Roger more today about waterproof, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #6 February 16, 2011 Quoteyou'll see an interview with Roger and Sandy on the PIA channel. Should be up shortly. IMO, this is "best of show." 15,000 hours or 15,000 jumps before maintenance of any kind. 999.00 retail. Several algorithms, easy menus, offsets of up to 2995', user-replaceable cutter. CYPRES just might have a run for their money. Is that 15,000 hours on "on" time? Or something else?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #7 February 16, 2011 Imagine the future... an Alti-2 AAD talking to an Alti-2 N3Audio. Rather than just a tone at "dirt alert" level you could actually have the AAD trigger a voice alarm ..... "EMERGENCY! EMERGENCY! AAD firing now!". The "emergency" warning might prompt action in time to prevent an AAD fire. If not, the "AAD firing now" might be a help to identify a two-out situation early. I don't know for sure... just musing here. Perhaps too many words is a bad idea at that point in a skydive gone bad. I would have to give that some thought. Interesting potential to think about. It is sort of like the communication between the airbags, the GPS, and radio on vehicles with "On-Star".The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #8 February 16, 2011 What I heard was something like 15 years or 15,000 jumps? And competively priced. I mean, I wish I know how much and how soon I can order it, I am really dying to get my rig back together in time for Safety Day. I'd like to learn as much as possible before investing $$, but still..... Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happychick 0 #9 February 17, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/VASSTTraining#p/u/2/4jK9c1wvO9k I'd like to know if you need to turn it on before each jump or if it shuts off after x number of hours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spootch 0 #10 February 17, 2011 QuoteI was gonna plunk down for CYPRES 2's as well (need two new AADs for student rigs). But...I'm *really* glad to see these M2's. they have a decade + of testing in military applications, so I like that, too. So....now am on the fence. Going back to talk to Roger more today about waterproof, etc. hey Spot, do you think you could ask em for access to a user manual for it? online perhaps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #11 February 17, 2011 A link to the manufacturers site, Alti-2 will be distributing it: http://www.marsjev.cz/products/n-1.htm?lang=en"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
antonija 0 #12 February 17, 2011 QuoteThe safety device m2 provides automatic opening of the safety parachute in cases where safety of the parachutist is in danger. That is some seriously bad wording for US market...I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 1 #13 February 17, 2011 Expected to be available in June is what I was told today at PIA. Yes it turns off after 14 hours according to the rep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #14 February 17, 2011 QuoteA link to the manufacturers site, Alti-2 will be distributing it: http://www.marsjev.cz/products/n-1.htm?lang=enSo it is not an Altimaster, but a MARS. Seems interesting for cost. Would the technology be the same as in the MPAAD ? Just the "look" is new ? or is the whole technology inside brand new ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.B 0 #15 February 17, 2011 Quote Seems interesting for cost. Would the technology be the same as in the MPAAD ? Just the "look" is new ? or is the whole technology inside brand new ? MPAAD is "all in one" type of device (meaning - central unit, cutter and control unit are all in one box), so I think it's a bit more than just a new looks ;) At least the cutter must be a completely different design. cheers, Bart ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #16 February 17, 2011 They "reconfigured" the unit for sport jumping. I'll let other others test jump the reconfigured, and standard swooper friendly algorithm.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dokeman 0 #17 February 17, 2011 After all the problems with neptunes.. No Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #18 February 17, 2011 QuoteAfter all the problems with neptunes.. No Thanks! They're not making them, just distributing them."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #19 February 17, 2011 QuoteThey're not making them, just distributing them Ok then, after all the problems with the Vigil and Argus, no thanks (at least not for a couple years). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #20 February 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteThey're not making them, just distributing them Ok then, after all the problems with the Vigil and Argus, no thanks (at least not for a couple years). Don't get me wrong, I won't be running out and buying one of them for a while, I was just pointing out that they're not the ones making them."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spootch 0 #21 February 18, 2011 Thanx Ianskimming through, they have an interesting washer for the loop (doesn't need a knot in it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #22 February 19, 2011 Quote Thanx Ianskimming through, they have an interesting washer for the loop (doesn't need a knot in it) But it needs a road map to thread. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skycow 0 #23 February 21, 2011 Hi All, Many of the questions asked have been answered, but I just wanted to make sure that all is clear. Alti-2 is the exclusive importer of the M2...not the manufacturer. The manufacturer is MarS, a Czech company. MarS has been manufacturing AADs for the Czech military for over a decade and the M2 has been in design for approximately 3 years. The feature characteristics are as follows: 15 year or 15,000 jumps (20 min per jump) batter life. No routine maintenance Changeable cutter Water proof - 6' for 1 hour (changeable water filter) Expert, student or tandem modes available in feet or meters Retail cost - $999 We will be publishing more detailed information on our website in a matter of weeks...all documentation is currently being translated as original documentation is in Czech. We are currently taking orders from our dealers, but the units will not start shipping until early Summer. Please feel free to email me at Alti-2 with any other questions. Sandy Bobo ([email protected]) Marketing Manager Alti-2, Inc Enjoy here while you're here because there's no here there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 275 #24 February 21, 2011 MarS's website only has a short English description, but a little more in the Czech version. Run thru Google Translate, it becomes: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=cs&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marsjev.cz%2Fvyrobky%2Fm2-aad.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoops 0 #25 March 20, 2011 this M2 isnt multimode system and isnt MPAAD remake coolest feature is algoritm how close you were to activate your M2 in percent 999 means - YOU MOTHERF... STOP OR DIE another thing is 15000jmps (300000 mins = 5000hrs = 208days permanent work) or 15 yrs... i have my Vigil in rig so no problem with AAD, but in other case ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
