DJL 232 #1 December 26, 2003 Talk to me, Goose."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 December 27, 2003 Having ONE isn't really NECESSARY! But each individual should go with what puts them at a reasonable 'comfort level'. I know jumpers that carry two altimeters and two audibles... I personally use one of each... ONLY as a back up to looking at the ground. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 December 27, 2003 There's an old saying: "A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure." I'm not sure there's a lesson here other than whenever I've jumpped with two audibles one has always gone off before the other one. I now only jump with one.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #4 December 27, 2003 No, but it is nice. I have never had a problem with them going off at different times. Got a protrack and prodytter. Also have two alti's, one wrist and one mounted on my leg strap for 4way and coaching. Plus, its always nice to have an extra alti in case a student's is acting funny or a meatmissle forgot theirs and they are already on the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #5 December 27, 2003 I dont even have one. That said, I expect I may get one sometime but I seriously doubt I would ever get 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 December 27, 2003 Two is a good idea if you don't wear a visual altimeter. Or if you don't look at your visual in freefall. Like in competition. Then the second is a backup in case one fails. If they both fail, you always have your eyes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #7 December 27, 2003 Though i voted No to two audibles,i jump with two . Most if not all of the DZ's i jump at an audible is mandatory or a the v.least highly recommended if you intend freeflying..CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #8 December 27, 2003 QuoteIf they both fail, you always have your eyes. If your eyes fail, you have your audible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites