darkwing 4 #2 September 3, 2003 do you mean some titanium to rebuild your face with after you faceplant on landing, or something to look through on the front of your helmet, like a windshield? -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #3 September 3, 2003 No he's talking about a altimeter face plate.... my question is if we come up with an idea do we get a deal on the finished product???? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,683 #4 September 3, 2003 QuoteNo he's talking about a altimeter face plate.... my question is if we come up with an idea do we get a deal on the finished product???? Synthetic sapphire.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #5 September 3, 2003 fused silica would be cheaper than sapphire but not as hard. I designed some diamond windows once for a spectrometer, but it would be tough to get them big enough for an altimeter. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites