skinnyshrek 0 #1 May 19, 2005 Just curious. Do the bite switches need to be changed every 100 jumps or so. I have to send mine back as it no longer works. I have been told this is a common problem. fortunately, skydance photography are replacing the switch for nothinghttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #2 May 19, 2005 I don't know that there is a "set" number of jumps that you have to replace it. But I don't know anyone that has had one for more than a couple of hundred jumps that hasn't had to replace (or repair) one. I jump a tongue switch (about 350 on the switch) and have not had a problem. Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #3 May 19, 2005 I may change to a blow switch. Skydance replaced the switch free of charge excellent customer service. They said it was probably due to biting down too hardhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterk 0 #4 May 20, 2005 The bite switch that I ordered from Para-Gear lasted about 20 jumps. It worked flawless for the first 15, then I tasted that electricity taste for a couple jumps. Upon closer inspection, it was oozing this brown foamy stuff and was punctured all over. Not impressed. Cost me about $40... I made a homemade tongue switch that is working great since, cost about $2.--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #5 May 20, 2005 QuoteI made a homemade tongue switch that is working great since, cost about $2. How did you make it? Got a pic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 May 20, 2005 If its a Conceptus switch, they replace them if you talk to them and send it back.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #7 May 20, 2005 QuoteIf its a Conceptus switch, they replace them if you talk to them and send it back.Exactly what is happening. And they sent it to me first so i have one for this week-end. Now thats customer service for youhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpHog 0 #8 May 20, 2005 QuoteI don't know anyone that has had one for more than a couple of hundred jumps that hasn't had to replace (or repair) one.Quote It seems to vary quite a bit. My first switch, which I purchased in 2001 from Conceptus and am still using, has been used on over 3500 camera jumps with no problems. I bought a second switch from Conceptus a few months ago for my Digital SLR, and it lasted me about five jumps, so needless to say, there's no set number of jumps to count on. Either way, it's always a good idea to have a spare one in your jumpsuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #9 May 20, 2005 spare bite switch along with a spare batter. Camera guys/girls don't need weight vests we come equipped...lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shyandinnocent 0 #10 May 21, 2005 I bought an expensive switch as well, a bite one, but had to stop using it. It was a bit long and went too far into my mouth, so I always gagged on it in freefall.... So I built myself a tounge switch, and it is very easy to do (even a girliegirl like me can do it). Just went to a electrical supplies shop and get a plug to fit your camera, a bit of wire, and any little buttony sortof thing. Solder the bits up and start shooting. I gluegunned the switchbit up a bit to have something to bite on, and just put little waterballoons over to avoid spit getting in there and ruining it. I made myself 5 of them to have spares, but the first one has lasted me over 500 jumps. Good luck and happy jumping! It's never too late for a low turn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livenletfly 0 #11 May 21, 2005 wanna sell me one?> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NSEMN8R 0 #12 May 22, 2005 Can I buy one too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kwoo 0 #13 May 23, 2005 I did the same thing. I never even covered it with anything except a little gaffer's tape to give me something to hold between my teeth. It had almost 600 jumps and was still going strong when I lost my helmet. I have been given a prefab bite switch to replace it but will probably build another radio shack unit again. karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peterk 0 #14 May 28, 2005 If anyone is interested in some of these, they are working excellent and if the demand is there, I can make a couple and send them out. The problem with that crappy $40 bite switch is that when it broke in a couple jumps, I was sitting there looking at 12 tandem photo jumps that I had to do that day, and return/replacement would be about 4-5 days at best to Hawaii. It would be easier if they made them work better in the first place. If anyone is interested, PM and I'll send two out for $15 and $5 in shipping.--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NSEMN8R 0 #15 June 2, 2005 Quote If anyone is interested, PM and I'll send two out for $15 and $5 in shipping. I want one. I pm'd you a while ago, but haven't heard back. Can you still hook me up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #16 June 2, 2005 I also pmed ya.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peterk 0 #17 June 5, 2005 We're trying to find cheap plugs into the Rebels. My Conceptus setup lasted about that short, just spliced into that line..--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
skinnyshrek 0 #9 May 20, 2005 spare bite switch along with a spare batter. Camera guys/girls don't need weight vests we come equipped...lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyandinnocent 0 #10 May 21, 2005 I bought an expensive switch as well, a bite one, but had to stop using it. It was a bit long and went too far into my mouth, so I always gagged on it in freefall.... So I built myself a tounge switch, and it is very easy to do (even a girliegirl like me can do it). Just went to a electrical supplies shop and get a plug to fit your camera, a bit of wire, and any little buttony sortof thing. Solder the bits up and start shooting. I gluegunned the switchbit up a bit to have something to bite on, and just put little waterballoons over to avoid spit getting in there and ruining it. I made myself 5 of them to have spares, but the first one has lasted me over 500 jumps. Good luck and happy jumping! It's never too late for a low turn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #11 May 21, 2005 wanna sell me one?> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #12 May 22, 2005 Can I buy one too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwoo 0 #13 May 23, 2005 I did the same thing. I never even covered it with anything except a little gaffer's tape to give me something to hold between my teeth. It had almost 600 jumps and was still going strong when I lost my helmet. I have been given a prefab bite switch to replace it but will probably build another radio shack unit again. karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterk 0 #14 May 28, 2005 If anyone is interested in some of these, they are working excellent and if the demand is there, I can make a couple and send them out. The problem with that crappy $40 bite switch is that when it broke in a couple jumps, I was sitting there looking at 12 tandem photo jumps that I had to do that day, and return/replacement would be about 4-5 days at best to Hawaii. It would be easier if they made them work better in the first place. If anyone is interested, PM and I'll send two out for $15 and $5 in shipping.--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #15 June 2, 2005 Quote If anyone is interested, PM and I'll send two out for $15 and $5 in shipping. I want one. I pm'd you a while ago, but haven't heard back. Can you still hook me up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #16 June 2, 2005 I also pmed ya.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterk 0 #17 June 5, 2005 We're trying to find cheap plugs into the Rebels. My Conceptus setup lasted about that short, just spliced into that line..--------------- Peter BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
