OzoneJunkie 0 #26 December 10, 2003 Quote For me, I would definitely want an audible with Sean Connerys voice telling me exactly what to do Of course, when I land, I want him to say, "Thanks Money Penny." (Shaken, not stirred...007 style) Yeah! I want an occasional, random "you're the man now, dog!" piped into my ear http://www.yourethemannowdog.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #27 December 10, 2003 Everybody loves their pro-tracks, so that is a good choice. I bought a pro-dytter, because it saved me some money. It's nice to see the fallrates and data from the jumps afterward. However, two of my team mates on our 4-way team had one, so I got it pretty much anyway I'm going to get me a neptune when jump season starts again. I've understood that it can be software upgraded by the user, so after a couple of more versions all the initial bugs will be gone. Newer sounds better. Also I can wear it as an altimeter. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripper0289 0 #28 December 10, 2003 I went ahead and bought a Z1 helmet after my first jump, so unless I sell it (unlikely), I'm stuck with the Skytronic, I knew when I bought it that I wouldn't have an audible for a long time, but I went ahead and got the helmet with the Skytronic option. I really hope I like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #29 December 10, 2003 QuoteI went ahead and bought a Z1 helmet after my first jump, so unless I sell it (unlikely), I'm stuck with the Skytronic, I knew when I bought it that I wouldn't have an audible for a long time, but I went ahead and got the helmet with the Skytronic option. I really hope I like it I'd bet you'll like it just fine. All my friends like theirs. A good thing about the STI option... should your helmet come off in freefall... it's easier to find the audible if it's bolted to the helmet. Plus you're just unlikely to lose the skytronic in general... falling out of the helmet pocket walking back to the hanger for example. I think the STI thing is a pretty sharp idea. Looks good too.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #30 December 10, 2003 Two things; Pro-Track!!!!L & B customer service is unheard of in this industry, they refuse to have an unhappy customer! Mine's been my logbook for my last 1000 jumps or so! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #31 December 11, 2003 I just got a Protrack after using an original Dytter for 21 years. L & B's service is probably the best of any company I've ever dealt with...in and out of skydiving. Whenever the original Dytter stopped working L&B replaced it.....free of charge! I went through 3 of them over the years. I just sold the last one for $50. I really like the Protrack. The data feature is great and the three tones is also a super feature. I have mine set for break-off, pull and pull reserve altitudes. If I am in freefall at 1200' and hear the flatline I am going to open my reserve and avoid any chance of a two-out/main-reserve entanglement situation. That is how I have modified my procedures to accommodate the presence of a Cypres in my rig. I think the Prodytter would be a good choice. Whatever you buy, if you buy from L&B, you've made a good choice.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #32 December 11, 2003 An audible with Homer's voice would be wicked! If you land safe - "WOOHOO" or if your just about to go in - "DOH!" ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraficO 0 #33 December 11, 2003 The Guner is SO QUIET in freefall that you would be better to put either a Pro-Track OR Pro-Dytter in there with the volume level on low... or it will be very loud! I have a Guner and a Pro-Track... never had a single problem with either of them. Do yourself a favor... spend the extra $$$ on the Pro-Track and you can't go wrong. You'll have an audible computer that will last you for years to come... And yes the service of L&B is impeccable... GraficOGraficO "A Mind is a terrible thing to taste." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #34 December 13, 2003 Oh you just had to bring that up. Well I remember someone who tried to do a back in by looking between his legs and ended up tracking about 100 feet away from us. You don't want to know how I logged that one! I still have the video to prove it also!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RippedCord 0 #35 December 13, 2003 QuoteI have a ProDytter and a ProTrack. Customer service from the manufacturer (Larsen & Brusgaard) is excellent, which is a big part of why I jump them. So do I. But, start with the ProTrack and order it from BadDog Skydiving which has the best price I've found for this product. You'll appreciate having the logbook features of the ProTrack from the very get-go. AMDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshl 0 #36 December 15, 2003 Watch the DZ.com classifieds for a deal on a Pro-Track. Why "waste" your money on something you'll be replacing later? Lurk in the classifieds and pounce when you see something good. Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OzoneJunkie 0 #37 December 26, 2003 Ok, so I got a new skytronic pro fx for Christmas. I like it, but it's definately not as loud as the original skytronic or skytronic pro. It is still loud - I think still louder than the protrak/etc., but I'd have to side-by-side them. Ashame that it's not as loud as the originals. Oh well, no biggee - it's replacing my 2nd audible anyway, the backup one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #38 December 27, 2003 ProTrack has two volume settings, Loud (110dB @1" +/-2dB) and Really Loud (117dB @1" +/-2dB) Not sure what SPL the Passport Italia altimeters put out, but people seem to claim they are louder. (hopefully not too much louder, honestly) To give you an idea, on the lower of the two settings I can put my protrack on my bed and cover it with a pillow and still hear it pretty clearly, but ymmv. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #39 December 27, 2003 How about a neptune? You get data logging with an altimeter you can actually hear. I used to have a Skytronic, which I heard on every jump but couldn't download to my computer. I repalced it with a Pro-track, which does a better job logging. However, I usually don't hear it unless I've set the final alarm high. Even on the loud setting it's not enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #40 December 28, 2003 I've demoed a protrack twice and had no problem hearing it at the low setting. maybe my helmet is just really quiet or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
testpilot 0 #41 December 29, 2003 QuoteHow about a neptune? You get data logging with an altimeter you can actually hear.Quote I have a couple of friends with Neptune's and not one of them has an accurate reading every single jump. Get something like a Pro-Track that doesn’t need a software download. Dave D830 http://www.skydiving.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dragon2 0 #42 December 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteHow about a neptune? You get data logging with an altimeter you can actually hear.Quote I have a couple of friends with Neptune's and not one of them has an accurate reading every single jump. Get something like a Pro-Track that doesn’t need a software download. I agree, however: saturday a jumper borrowed a pro-track for a 3way HD jump and got weird readouts: exit alti was the same as other pro-tracks/neptunes on the load, namely about 12k, but the freefall time was 84 secs going 199 mph and opening at 1600 ft Yeah right... And he wasn't the one who opened the lowest, either... Methinks this pro-track is somewhat off! I however DID get 84 secs freefall time, on my pro-track, with my new wingsuit, open at 4100ft. My Neptune read 86 secs, open at 4500 ft. Or maybe it was the other way 'round, can't remember. Pro-track was on my ankle, the Neptune outside my helmet. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyhi 24 #43 December 29, 2003 QuoteWell I remember someone who tried to do a back in by looking between his legs and ended up tracking about 100 feet away from us. Not my fault, y'all floated on me. Was it really only 100 feet? I would have sworn it was more...and that you did it.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rookie120 0 #44 December 30, 2003 Famous last words of someone who does RW. You guys floated on me!!! Better luck next time HollywoodIf you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiver_33460 0 #45 January 25, 2004 I have a Prodytter and a Protrack Someone stole my Protrack out of my helmet.....that sucked... Liked it so much, that I ordered another one. Tied my Prodytter inside my bone head earpiece.. Think I'll keep Protrack in pocket for logging and freefall info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Paige 0 #46 January 25, 2004 Love my Neptune! Never had problems with a funky reading or anything. I used in on all kinds of jumps, sit, rw, head down, casa, otter, chopper, etc. If you are plannin on doing BM jumps, this will record your lengthy flights.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites garyharbird 0 #47 January 25, 2004 The neptune is great logs your jumps and is a great ditter, it can also be used as an alti. BTW: the problem with the faulty readings has been corrected, you can down load the latest software from there website Via infered port, or send it back to alti 2 and they will update the software free of charge Gary Harbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
dragon2 0 #42 December 29, 2003 QuoteQuoteHow about a neptune? You get data logging with an altimeter you can actually hear.Quote I have a couple of friends with Neptune's and not one of them has an accurate reading every single jump. Get something like a Pro-Track that doesn’t need a software download. I agree, however: saturday a jumper borrowed a pro-track for a 3way HD jump and got weird readouts: exit alti was the same as other pro-tracks/neptunes on the load, namely about 12k, but the freefall time was 84 secs going 199 mph and opening at 1600 ft Yeah right... And he wasn't the one who opened the lowest, either... Methinks this pro-track is somewhat off! I however DID get 84 secs freefall time, on my pro-track, with my new wingsuit, open at 4100ft. My Neptune read 86 secs, open at 4500 ft. Or maybe it was the other way 'round, can't remember. Pro-track was on my ankle, the Neptune outside my helmet. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyhi 24 #43 December 29, 2003 QuoteWell I remember someone who tried to do a back in by looking between his legs and ended up tracking about 100 feet away from us. Not my fault, y'all floated on me. Was it really only 100 feet? I would have sworn it was more...and that you did it.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rookie120 0 #44 December 30, 2003 Famous last words of someone who does RW. You guys floated on me!!! Better luck next time HollywoodIf you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiver_33460 0 #45 January 25, 2004 I have a Prodytter and a Protrack Someone stole my Protrack out of my helmet.....that sucked... Liked it so much, that I ordered another one. Tied my Prodytter inside my bone head earpiece.. Think I'll keep Protrack in pocket for logging and freefall info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Paige 0 #46 January 25, 2004 Love my Neptune! Never had problems with a funky reading or anything. I used in on all kinds of jumps, sit, rw, head down, casa, otter, chopper, etc. If you are plannin on doing BM jumps, this will record your lengthy flights.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites garyharbird 0 #47 January 25, 2004 The neptune is great logs your jumps and is a great ditter, it can also be used as an alti. BTW: the problem with the faulty readings has been corrected, you can down load the latest software from there website Via infered port, or send it back to alti 2 and they will update the software free of charge Gary Harbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
flyhi 24 #43 December 29, 2003 QuoteWell I remember someone who tried to do a back in by looking between his legs and ended up tracking about 100 feet away from us. Not my fault, y'all floated on me. Was it really only 100 feet? I would have sworn it was more...and that you did it.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #44 December 30, 2003 Famous last words of someone who does RW. You guys floated on me!!! Better luck next time HollywoodIf you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver_33460 0 #45 January 25, 2004 I have a Prodytter and a Protrack Someone stole my Protrack out of my helmet.....that sucked... Liked it so much, that I ordered another one. Tied my Prodytter inside my bone head earpiece.. Think I'll keep Protrack in pocket for logging and freefall info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #46 January 25, 2004 Love my Neptune! Never had problems with a funky reading or anything. I used in on all kinds of jumps, sit, rw, head down, casa, otter, chopper, etc. If you are plannin on doing BM jumps, this will record your lengthy flights.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyharbird 0 #47 January 25, 2004 The neptune is great logs your jumps and is a great ditter, it can also be used as an alti. BTW: the problem with the faulty readings has been corrected, you can down load the latest software from there website Via infered port, or send it back to alti 2 and they will update the software free of charge Gary Harbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
