Viking 0 #1 December 13, 2002 Which do you jump and why? I have jumped both and like the big face of the Alti II.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcher 0 #2 December 13, 2002 Alti 3 Smaller, more compact, but Like the FT-50 much much better, Finer needle than the alti 3, easier to read. Jonathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 December 13, 2002 I like the removable/replaceable glass of the new ones, you don't have to send your alti off to get it fixed if it gets alls scratched up, you can just unscrew it and put a new on in.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 December 13, 2002 well as long as your not grinding sandpaper into the lens you should be able to see through it.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 December 13, 2002 I'm a dork...i voted for the wrong one. I jump with an Alti III. I like the smaller size. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,150 #6 December 13, 2002 Alti II, because I bought it new and painted Mickey Mouse on the face. It still works, so I don't need to replace it. If I were buying new now, it'd probably be an Alti III because it's smaller. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #7 December 13, 2002 Altimeter Galaxy, they have that removable lens. You can find them a a good price at Para-service.com PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #8 December 13, 2002 I don't like the Altimaster II because the adjustment knob is exposed and could get caught on something, like a line. Anyone know of this happening? Maybe the concern is not valid.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #9 December 13, 2002 I use a Saphirre. It has a hand mount. It makes me -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #10 December 13, 2002 Don't like either of them. Alti II's are too big, Alti III's are too small and uncomfortable. I use and FT-50. Much cheaper as well ----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #11 December 13, 2002 i use an old altimeter, wrist mount... and for me all altimeters are alike, as long as they work... but i think no buying a new one, for mounting on my chest strap... i believe they're better for freeflying... although, here in Maribor, students us those, and every experienced skydiver who uses it, get's laughed at by the students... immature kids... Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #12 December 13, 2002 >but i think no buying a new one, for mounting on my chest >strap... i believe they're better for freeflying... I don't really freefly, but I think it's exactly the opposite(=freeflyers prefer their altis on their wrists). You might want to ask about this one in the FF forum. Anyway you don't have to buy a whole new altimeter, you can just switch the mount. I have two mounts for my alti: chestmount for FS, wristmount for sitfly/birdman-jumps. It takes less than 10 seconds to switch the mount. Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattb 0 #13 December 13, 2002 An Alti-III. It's smaller and you can get it recalibrated and new glass put in for free or the price of a t-shirt at a lot of boogies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #14 December 13, 2002 Used to jump FT50. But after 2 broke and their customer service was awfull. It took them 3 months to repair the first one, and then after all that they sent me a new one that broke in a month. I now have a altimaster3 that handles my torture great (Im sure its not bulletproof) and cool thing is Altimaster is right next to my Dz so I can go get it calibrated anytime I want. They even came out to the Dz and put new lenses and straps and calibrated everyones Alti's for them for free. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #15 December 13, 2002 [reply I don't really freefly, but I think it's exactly the opposite(=freeflyers prefer their altis on their wrists). You might want to ask about this one in the FF forum. Anyway you don't have to buy a whole new altimeter, you can just switch the mount. I have two mounts for my alti: chestmount for FS, wristmount for sitfly/birdman-jumps. It takes less than 10 seconds to switch the mount. Erno i just as well might do that... about the altimeter, i do have to buy a new one, 'cause this one i have right now, is in a very bad shape: when i shake it, the needle jumps for some 4oom Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #16 December 13, 2002 Alti 2 has the best customer service. I have 4 Alti III's Love them. Ron"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 December 13, 2002 A chest mount isn't good for FF, there was a good discussion about it over in the FF forum. Basically, it has a tendency to be in a massive burble and misreport altitude, sometimes as much as 1000ft or more. Once you really learn how to fly well, checking your wrist mount is very easy and won't change your dive (make you cork, etc).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotts 0 #18 December 13, 2002 Never had a line snag, but the calibration knob had been bumped on my alti II. Either in the plane or in the air, i'm not sure which. But it added 400'. Scary. Now have both alti's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #19 December 13, 2002 I have an FT-50 and an old style Alti III. I'd agree that the FT is WAAAY easier to read and lighter but it is finicky to set (needle floats a bit). I use the FT for freestyle and the Alti III for canopy stuff. The first one that's bought locally will help finance a dytter- something I SHOULD have. Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #20 December 13, 2002 Alti III... smaller... wear it on my left wrist vice chest strap where I never did much like wearing one... keep meaning to get a mount made to go onto my left lift web, ya know, below the main ring and above the cut-away handle... have seen folks with altimeters there and would like to try it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #21 December 13, 2002 QuoteI don't like the Altimaster II because the adjustment knob is exposed and could get caught on something, like a line. Anyone know of this happening? Maybe the concern is not valid. I don't think it's very likely. I jump a chest mounted Alti II and have been involved in dozens of entanglements and wraps, but none involved the altimeter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #22 December 13, 2002 I think the bigger concern is it being knocked out of calibration.----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #23 December 14, 2002 QuoteA chest mount isn't good for FF, there was a good discussion about it over in the FF forum. When I was at Skydive Dallas last weekend I noticed that RiggerJon had made a lot of different altimeter mounts for the freefliers there. He had wedge mounts for the mud-flap and I think I even saw a couple of hip-mounts. Pretty cool stuff. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #24 December 14, 2002 QuoteA chest mount isn't good for FF, there was a good discussion about it over in the FF forum. Basically, it has a tendency to be in a massive burble and misreport altitude, sometimes as much as 1000ft or more. wow, didn't know that!! thank's man... does the burble affect it only in HD or also in sit and stand? i jumped a chestmounted altimeter for some 100+ sitfly jumps and i never had problems with it... Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 December 15, 2002 It may work for 100 jumps, but it can and will sometimes mis-read. It all depends on if the alti is getting clean air or mostly clean air.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
