EJDM 0 #1 September 9, 2015 Hi, I'm trying to buy my boyfriend an Altimeter skydiving watch but I no nothing about them! (Not a skydiver myself). I've been overwhelmed with information on the internet shopping sites and hoping I can get some help here. I'm wanting to spend about $300 US. What are the must have features? What's not needed? Anything else I should know? Thank you so much :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tred 0 #2 September 9, 2015 https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/altimeters how many jumps does he have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJDM 0 #3 September 9, 2015 Thanks. I've looked up lots of online stores that have them but there are so many options. I think he has about 120 jumps :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbscout2002 1 #4 September 9, 2015 I like the Suunto Vector ($199). I do most of my shopping on Chutingstar.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJDM 0 #5 September 9, 2015 Thank you so much. I didn't realize the ones that looked like normal, everyday watches, would be just as good as the others. Sorry, I sound very ditzy, I know! I have zero knowledge of skydiving and just trying my best to get him a good watch :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbscout2002 1 #6 September 9, 2015 Just make sure that an altimeter watch is what he wants. There are a lot of mixed opinions about them. The face and numbers are smaller and harder to read in free fall and it may have some lag time during free fall. Most people like them once under canopy for landing accuracy and high performance landings. I don't use mine as a primary altimeter. I actually got it for hiking, but started using it to help with my landing patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justme12001 0 #7 September 9, 2015 The Suunto watches work pretty good, but do have a little lag. Not a big deal but some people have an issue with that. I have used a Suunto and it was fine for tandems, but don't really like it for everyday fun jumping. They also don't have the data logger. For a good everyday alti, I use the N3. I like the fact that it's rechargable, so I don't ever have to worry about batteries, just keeping it charged. I usually charge it the night before I head to the DZ and have used it all weekend without having to recharge it. I hear the Viso is good, but I have no first hand experience with one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJDM 0 #8 September 9, 2015 Thank you :) I guess it's all personal taste but would you say skydivers prefer the digital altimeters or the ones with hands? The n3 looks similar to the one he usually uses, just much newer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tred 0 #9 September 9, 2015 I think your best bet would be to go with a VISO, he doesn't have an altimeter at 120 jumps? if he does you may also consider an audible altimeter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 September 9, 2015 EJDM Thank you :) I guess it's all personal taste but would you say skydivers prefer the digital altimeters or the ones with hands? The n3 looks similar to the one he usually uses, just much newer. I'd highly recommend a gift certificate to a skydiving gear store in lieu of trying to pick something out for him."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pobrause 6 #11 September 9, 2015 NWFlyer ***Thank you :) I guess it's all personal taste but would you say skydivers prefer the digital altimeters or the ones with hands? The n3 looks similar to the one he usually uses, just much newer. I'd highly recommend a gift certificate to a skydiving gear store in lieu of trying to pick something out for him.this or try and contact some of his skydiver friends, that know him and can tell you more about his needs skydivingwise than we could ever anticipate------------------------------------------------------- To absent friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 September 12, 2015 Pobrause ******Thank you :) I guess it's all personal taste but would you say skydivers prefer the digital altimeters or the ones with hands? The n3 looks similar to the one he usually uses, just much newer. I'd highly recommend a gift certificate to a skydiving gear store in lieu of trying to pick something out for him.^^this! this or try and contact some of his skydiver friends, that know him and can tell you more about his needs skydivingwise than we could ever anticipate“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
EJDM 0 #13 September 12, 2015 Gift certificate! What I great idea!! It's become quite daunting trying to pick the right one when I don't know what he wants! Thank you very much :) Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Danh124 0 #14 September 26, 2015 Awesome girlfriend!The sky is not the limit, the ground is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Danh124 0 #14 September 26, 2015 Awesome girlfriend!The sky is not the limit, the ground is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
