mallyrich 0 #1 July 7, 2005 With recent tech improvements and the introduction of digital altimeters, there is a danger to believe what you read and not what you see ! Consider recent events, is the technology proven to be reliable ? Remember we are all responsible for our own actions out there. Would you let a micro chip drive your car at 40mph ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #2 July 7, 2005 I just realized how off my alt. is by tapping it with my thumb it usually moves 500 foot. Makes me want to remount my neptune back on my hand. I know that it isn't perfect also tho. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #3 July 7, 2005 I have absolute confindence in my Neptune and Suunto to interpret the air preassure changes properly. As long as the conditions haven't changed, that gives a pretty good reliability as to reading altitude properly. I'm curious what "recent events" you're refering to...? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 July 8, 2005 I have absolute confindence in my eyes. the neptune is a useful reliable tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 July 8, 2005 Wow. Something we agree on. If you hook it in (or bounce) because your alti is not functioning properly, you probably were not cut out for this sport.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #6 July 8, 2005 Lower I go, the less I trust my alti. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #7 July 8, 2005 i never said i dissagreed with you on anything... except for the fact that you support a devil you know nothing about... i actually think your a smart guy, i dont think your stupid in any way, i think we agree on alot of things.. but your little bitch comments.... talking about peeps being little bitches..... if you want to reply, lets pm this. because it is abvious i am not banned... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagan 0 #8 July 8, 2005 isn't it as simple as looking at the various user manuals (usually free downloads) of the various alti's to find what the tolerances are? as a newbie i wouldn't want to suggest anything but it was my impression that experience in eye balling heights of 500 feet and below are critical for swooping.-Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #9 July 8, 2005 QuoteWould you let a micro chip drive your car at 40mph ? It already does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatever 0 #10 July 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteWould you let a micro chip drive your car at 40mph ? It already does. uhm, actually, no, it does not. it does on almost all cars now control the engine (fuelling, spark, etc.) and various other functions, but it does not drive your vehicle on the other hand, autopilots do fly and land passenger airplanes.... but then, you have to consider the development and testing that goes into a system like that and all the built in redundancy - good luck finding any of that in an alti used for skydiving.... soon to be gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #11 July 8, 2005 My Neptune has "swoop" alarms which only confirm my altitude sight picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #12 July 8, 2005 If my eyes say I am high, but my alti says I am low, I trust my alti. If my eyes say I am low, but my alti says I am high, I trust my eyes. In most cases my eyes match my alti. ( that do not mean I have a load of numbers on my eyeballs ) Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #13 July 8, 2005 Quote I have absolute confindence in my eyes. the neptune is a useful reliable tool a: you didn't answer his question. b: eyes can mislead and give incorrect answers, just like any instrument. Having absolute confidence in any one system is a fools errand. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apixel 0 #14 July 8, 2005 Cruise control? It sure seems like the car is taking care of the speed. I use it when I'm on really long trips, and I trust it. It's a good way to avoid speeding too. -A QuoteQuoteQuoteWould you let a micro chip drive your car at 40mph ? It already does. uhm, actually, no, it does not. it does on almost all cars now control the engine (fuelling, spark, etc.) and various other functions, but it does not drive your vehicle on the other hand, autopilots do fly and land passenger airplanes.... but then, you have to consider the development and testing that goes into a system like that and all the built in redundancy - good luck finding any of that in an alti used for skydiving.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #15 July 8, 2005 I don't hook(front riser)swoop.My Alti 2 reads perfect at 100 ft for my toggle hook,(90 Degree max)if I choose?Lately have not had any condition or chance for toggle swoop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #16 July 8, 2005 QuoteQuote I have absolute confindence in my eyes. the neptune is a useful reliable tool a: you didn't answer his question. b: eyes can mislead and give incorrect answers, just like any instrument. Having absolute confidence in any one system is a fools errand. _Am what do you want? seriously. do you have to disect every word.. you know what the hell i mean you just want to say "fool"... so? you calling me a fool now... notice my paranoia? anyways. "trust your eyes" and it is good to reference other "tools" also.. is that better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
