brokky 4 #1 September 28, 2004 today tried the neptune with upgrade for swooping(you can program it to beep at 3 different altitudes under canopy).GREAT!!!wuk?? http://www.brunobrokken.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkf 0 #2 September 28, 2004 So the winds have dropped then!! I was there for long weekend, but only did 3 on Friday before wind came in. I'm using Neptune swoop mode, and think it's awesome, I set it for 1,000, 750 and 500 to do a 180 on my Katana at about 1.6. I know if I start the turn on the last beep I can be really slow and carvy in the turn, and if I leave it up to 3 seconds after the last beep I can whip it round a bit faster and still not be low. I think this is a great enhancement to the Neptune, and if used properley (i.e. as an aid to altitude awareness) will help many become better, safer swoopers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkf 0 #3 September 28, 2004 Any Neptune owners wanting the swoop mode can either contact their DZ rep, current reps can be found at http://www.alti-2.com/field_support_locator.htm who can update the software or send it back to alti-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 September 28, 2004 You can also download it and update it yourself too if you have an IR connection capability. The Alti-2.com site has all the info."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #5 September 28, 2004 thanks for the info Bruno, and thanks for the footage for Yves movie (at least I can see myself in the film ) Gotta buy a Neptune, an gotta go back to Empuria and take some new canopy control courses....scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #6 September 28, 2004 Does this upgrade affect previous functionality? I mean, will it still do the 3 warnings during freefall and then do another 3 under canopy? Or will it work one way or the other but not both? ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #7 September 28, 2004 QuoteDoes this upgrade affect previous functionality? I mean, will it still do the 3 warnings during freefall and then do another 3 under canopy? Or will it work one way or the other but not both? ~Chivo You can have either, or both. I tried using the alarms on my hand-mounted alti, unfortunately it's too difficult to hear (I wear a helmet). Can't have everything ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #8 September 29, 2004 theres a handful of the neptune inthe uk had problems with screens cracking randomly and not switching modes etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 September 29, 2004 If they have problems with their units have them contact Alti2 and they will fix the units. Alti2 has been very good about taking care of those who have had issues with their products,often times for free."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chileanXaos 0 #10 September 29, 2004 I jumped the neptune today and really helped me to set up my swoop , I felt like an Ifr pilot , justo too good I landed and tried to buy it from my friend . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 September 29, 2004 QuoteI think this is a great enhancement to the Neptune, and if used properley (i.e. as an aid to altitude awareness) will help many become better, safer swoopers. And I think it's device dependancey in the making. Cool, when we cart people off the feild we can ask them "dija hear the beeps?"---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkf 0 #12 September 29, 2004 I was kinda trying to make the same point as you, probably didn't word it correctly. Everyone should understand that electronic devices can fail and should be responsible for their own altitude awareness. If they don't accept this then they shouldn't use it for swooping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #13 September 29, 2004 It is cool I will upgrade JUST for the cool factor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites