jkwskydive 0 #1 June 25, 2004 Hey, Larsen & Brusgaard no longer makes modified dytters that were designed for deaf skydivers to see LEDs flashing . Do you know of any one who has it or is willing to sell? I would like to buy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #2 June 25, 2004 John, I called them about a year ago.. see if I could get a pro-track with LED lights, instead of sound alerts..they wouldn't make me one...good luck finding one.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 June 26, 2004 John did the same thing more recently, checking on L&B... they chose not to make it a priority... Blue Skies Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #4 June 26, 2004 Shooting and being around turbine engines most of my adult life has not helped my hearing. Still pass a flight physical but can't always hear the turn signal in my car. A modified visual ditter would be helpful for a lot of us. I would buy one now.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #5 July 2, 2004 I'm pretty sure Time Out sell a flashing light system to go with their Time Out audibles. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #6 November 15, 2004 I could probably make one. I've made an altimeter from scratch, unfortunatly due to weather, i was unable to test my latest prototype this season. works great on the plane tho ;) If u just wanted an LED blinker, that should not be a problem... PM let me know if you're interested in some home-made modifications Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwskydive 0 #7 December 25, 2004 Hi, Sorry for taking long to reply this. Of course, I am interested but would like to see how you made. I already made one for mysef and it is ok for me. I used two old modified dytters acted as one pro dytter because of two different warnings (adjust alti). Would you pls send me a close-up image of what you made. Thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,050 #8 December 31, 2004 Would this be of any help? http://www.alti-2.com/Titan/titan.htmNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clite 0 #9 January 1, 2005 I saw that in another thread( cannot remember which forum it was in). I agree with the response in that thread about the unit being too bulky to use safely in a jump due to all the snag/bump potential. I would definetly be interested when it is small enough to fit inside a helmet. It is a step in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #10 January 13, 2005 They stopped making the time-outs but I know they did have a visual warning that could be purchased and attached seperately. I might be able to get a hold of a guy who has one laying around.<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #11 January 13, 2005 John... Just an idea.. maybe if we get all the deafies we know, plus maybe a few camera people who would like a visual warning LED maybe we could het L&B to make us a special run? I'm guess 25 to 50 might get their attention? then we'd have to collect money for group buy.. theres at least 25 deaf jumpers that we know of now.. as for camera people.. who's like LED visual warning.. no idea..on how many.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #12 January 13, 2005 maybe we could get it to flash different colors LED's for different altitudes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #13 January 13, 2005 OK.. I sent L&B an email along with a link to this thread..lets see what happens.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #14 January 13, 2005 here their email address... show them theres interest and need for protrack with LED lights..visual alerts [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #15 January 14, 2005 now that was fast.. I got reply to my email to L&B in like 2 hours..I copied it. Hello Mike, Thank you for your e-mail. We are aware about the need for LEDs on deaf skydivers and we plan to come out with something around the middle of this year that will fit your needs. Best regards, Mads Larsen LARSEN & BRUSGAARD Mosevej 3 4070 Kirke Hyllinge DENMARK Phone: +45 46 48 24 80 Fax: +45 46 48 24 90 [email protected] www.L-and-B.dk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwskydive 0 #16 January 14, 2005 Hi, I have two old modified dytters glued(velcro) each other attached outside my Oxgyn helmet so I have two different color LEDs inside for two diff altitudes. Enough to get my attention. If Pro-track is to be modified for LED use, it would be better because of 3 diff altitudes. Thansk for letting LB know.. john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #17 January 17, 2005 Take a look at this new product L&B have just unvieled. Looks like it's exactly what you're all asking for. http://www.l-and-b.dk/optima.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwskydive 0 #18 January 17, 2005 Hi, You are right - I have been looking for this type for a long time. Thank you for letting me know.. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwskydive 0 #19 January 17, 2005 Hi, I agreed with Clite and dont like the design that looks awkward and unsafe. Thanks for sharing this with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #20 January 18, 2005 QuoteTake a look at this new product L&B have just unvieled. Looks like it's exactly what you're all asking for. http://www.l-and-b.dk/optima.html they are all nice. I just hope that the LED lights can change colors to show different alitudes like current pro-tracks give different sound warning / beeps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clite 0 #21 January 19, 2005 That looks like something useful. If anyone gets a chance to try it , let the rest of us know how it works. Also someone mentioned an altimeter that vibrates, does anyone know about this. Would it be useful? I kinda have my doubts, there is alot of movement done by skydivers and I feel that a little vibration could easily be missed at around pull time. How do others feel about that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #22 January 19, 2005 QuoteThat looks like something useful. If anyone gets a chance to try it , let the rest of us know how it works. Also someone mentioned an altimeter that vibrates, does anyone know about this. Would it be useful? I kinda have my doubts, there is alot of movement done by skydivers and I feel that a little vibration could easily be missed at around pull time. How do others feel about that? we'll just increase the voltage so it'll shock you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwskydive 0 #23 January 19, 2005 about 20 years ago, I developed and modified my old paralert by adding vibration. I can feel on solo jumps because I focused on the vibration. When I did RW, it was easy to miss the feeling of vibration because I focused on dives and forgot completely about the vibration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clite 0 #24 January 19, 2005 . Actually the shocking thing could work for everybody in RW. Imagine in a round when one shocking altimeter goes off and everyone touching that person felt it. I imagine everyone would definetly let go and track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronfire 0 #25 February 26, 2005 You should be able to open the dyter and disconnect the audio alarm and install a LED in place. Carefull of the polarity of the LED it will only work one way. Led are cheap and come in various voltages. once wired and tested just mount it in your helmet or on your goggles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
