sdctlc 0 #1 September 4, 2003 Anybody have one? Have an opinion? Thinking about getting one and curious about some impressions. They are from Free Fall Accessories Inc. They do carry a lifetime warranty Thanks, Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #2 September 4, 2003 I was seriously thinking about buying one........the price is great...........but price has bitten me in the ass relative to my Sapphire purchase. I just ordered an Alti III due to its reputation and to insure I made a "quality" purchase. I just couldn't find enough information to make an informed descison "ms?" on by the Evolution. Great looking altimeters......just wish I knew more. Edited to add: The Evolution carries a greater price tag than I had orginally thought.........thus price isn't a factor, but rather a lack of info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFall4life 0 #3 September 4, 2003 I know you guys think cheaper means cheap product and i feel the same way about some things but these altimeters are nothing like that these are the best altimeters i have seen out seriously, and the only altimeter i have seen with a lifetime warrantee on em give em a try and u decide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #4 September 4, 2003 Do you have a link to the manufactures web site or a store that sells them? Did a quick search of google, DZ.com and para-service but didn't find anything. “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #5 September 4, 2003 www.freefallaccessories.com/"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 268 #6 September 5, 2003 Quoteand the only altimeter i have seen with a lifetime warrantee on em Does Alti2 no longer offer the lifetime warranty on their altimeters? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #7 September 5, 2003 Quotethese are the best altimeters i have seen out seriously, and the only altimeter i have seen with a lifetime warrantee on em give em a try and u decide Call me crazy, but it feels a bit deceptive that you praise the product while failing to mention that you are involved with the company that produces it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFall4life 0 #8 September 5, 2003 i praise a great product and thats the bottom line. at first your be skeptical, and I understand but wait till you see one i guarantee you'll feel the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #9 September 5, 2003 No disrespect FF4L but its always nice to have some bit of a profile to go with the people who are on line ..No name no jump info no nothing but michigan (which by the way is where I grew up...I just know when I see things like that it makes me agree with INDYZ!! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFall4life 0 #10 September 5, 2003 I did not start the forum i was just stating my opinion i have seen other models of altimeters on the market and the evolution series is by far the best in quality and customer care. Plus options for the altimeter are infinite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #11 September 5, 2003 QuoteNo disrespect FF4L but its always nice to have some bit of a profile to go with the people who are on line ..No name no jump info no nothing but michigan (which by the way is where I grew up...I just know when I see things like that it makes me agree with INDYZ!! jason *nods*~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 268 #12 September 5, 2003 Quotei was just stating my opinion It is okay for you to give your opinion about gear items. It's just that your opinion would have more credibility if you were upfront in your profile or your post that you sell equipment. Your posts in this thread skirt the edge of the line between sharing an opinion and advertising, imho. In case you haven't read your private messages, your other posts were 100% advertisement and have been deleted. It is possible to be both a gear sales person and to follow the "no advertising" rule in posting here. If you're here just to drum up business you'll find it very difficult. If you're here to share your knowledge, meet new people and enjoy the community, you'll find it's not hard at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
df8m1 24 #13 September 5, 2003 I am the owner of Free Fall Accessories, and I apologize for lack of respect from my helper. I was not awear that he was adding information or the manner in witch it was presented. He has been SLAPPED!!!!! Every one is correct in there statements regarding his indescressions and I take full responsibility. He is a good kid, just exciteable and learning about our sport from an indrustry point of view. This kind of thing wil not happen again!! Is there anything else that I should know about? If so let me know and I will deal with it. Again, I am very sorey!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 268 #14 September 5, 2003 QuoteHe is a good kid, just exciteable and learning about our sport from an indrustry point of view. As indiscretions go, his was rather mild, and knowing the above makes it totally understandable. I remember being new to the industry too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdctlc 0 #15 September 5, 2003 OK I don’t have anything to do with the company but a previous thread about the altimeters caused me to contact them about some service on one of my altimeters. I have to say that they have been nothing but professional and fast in communications. After that I started this thread to get some opinions on their product. Partially due to the responses I have been getting from them and on a few PM recommendations on the quality of the altimeter, I decided to get one to replace an old altimeter I have. They have been nothing but helpful and if the quality of the unit is half as good as it is being sold as, I will be nothing but happy. Also since I can get some custom work done on the face to be exactly what I want, I don’t mind giving them a try. When I get the altimeter I will post a full review of the unit.... from an unbiased opinion! I guess I am willing to give a chance to the smaller guy or a new piece of equiptment. In the past I have been generally happy when I do this but before I do it I need to be convinced that the claims are somewhat based in reality. In this case all the info I have been able to gather lets me feel comfortable in getting one but I can say that if I am unhappy with it I will let it be known in a review….. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #16 September 5, 2003 Just want to add that I love this faceplate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hummusx 0 #17 September 5, 2003 I actually got to hold one of these at Couch. Our 'neighbor' apparently knew the person that makes them and had a couple with him. They were both custom and very nice looking. I didn't get a chance to jump one, but my impression from handling them was that they were very sturdy. I'll be anxious to hear what people have to say once they start using them. Being able to customize your face would be really cool. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rjf98 0 #18 September 5, 2003 Here's a question for everyone talking about how wonderfull a customized faceplate is. How often do you look at your alti? What are you trying to get from it when you do? It's not that I'm not into style, if that were the case I certainly wouldn't be worried about colors in my jumpsuit, canopy, container etc etc. It just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #19 September 6, 2003 I wouldn't be sacrificing function...as I dont read the numbers when I look at my altimeter...I know if the arrow is all the way up then I am at 12,000....if it is to the left I am about 9,000...if it is down I am at 6,000....if it is to the right...time to pull. simple enough. I dont need numbers to tell me the altitude.... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hummusx 0 #20 September 6, 2003 QuoteIt just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Actually the ones that we were shown still had numbers, they just had a custom design in the center. You can go a long ways towards a custom faceplate without throwing out the numbers. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill 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
sdctlc 0 #15 September 5, 2003 OK I don’t have anything to do with the company but a previous thread about the altimeters caused me to contact them about some service on one of my altimeters. I have to say that they have been nothing but professional and fast in communications. After that I started this thread to get some opinions on their product. Partially due to the responses I have been getting from them and on a few PM recommendations on the quality of the altimeter, I decided to get one to replace an old altimeter I have. They have been nothing but helpful and if the quality of the unit is half as good as it is being sold as, I will be nothing but happy. Also since I can get some custom work done on the face to be exactly what I want, I don’t mind giving them a try. When I get the altimeter I will post a full review of the unit.... from an unbiased opinion! I guess I am willing to give a chance to the smaller guy or a new piece of equiptment. In the past I have been generally happy when I do this but before I do it I need to be convinced that the claims are somewhat based in reality. In this case all the info I have been able to gather lets me feel comfortable in getting one but I can say that if I am unhappy with it I will let it be known in a review….. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #16 September 5, 2003 Just want to add that I love this faceplate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hummusx 0 #17 September 5, 2003 I actually got to hold one of these at Couch. Our 'neighbor' apparently knew the person that makes them and had a couple with him. They were both custom and very nice looking. I didn't get a chance to jump one, but my impression from handling them was that they were very sturdy. I'll be anxious to hear what people have to say once they start using them. Being able to customize your face would be really cool. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rjf98 0 #18 September 5, 2003 Here's a question for everyone talking about how wonderfull a customized faceplate is. How often do you look at your alti? What are you trying to get from it when you do? It's not that I'm not into style, if that were the case I certainly wouldn't be worried about colors in my jumpsuit, canopy, container etc etc. It just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #19 September 6, 2003 I wouldn't be sacrificing function...as I dont read the numbers when I look at my altimeter...I know if the arrow is all the way up then I am at 12,000....if it is to the left I am about 9,000...if it is down I am at 6,000....if it is to the right...time to pull. simple enough. I dont need numbers to tell me the altitude.... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hummusx 0 #20 September 6, 2003 QuoteIt just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Actually the ones that we were shown still had numbers, they just had a custom design in the center. You can go a long ways towards a custom faceplate without throwing out the numbers. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill 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
Hummusx 0 #17 September 5, 2003 I actually got to hold one of these at Couch. Our 'neighbor' apparently knew the person that makes them and had a couple with him. They were both custom and very nice looking. I didn't get a chance to jump one, but my impression from handling them was that they were very sturdy. I'll be anxious to hear what people have to say once they start using them. Being able to customize your face would be really cool. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjf98 0 #18 September 5, 2003 Here's a question for everyone talking about how wonderfull a customized faceplate is. How often do you look at your alti? What are you trying to get from it when you do? It's not that I'm not into style, if that were the case I certainly wouldn't be worried about colors in my jumpsuit, canopy, container etc etc. It just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #19 September 6, 2003 I wouldn't be sacrificing function...as I dont read the numbers when I look at my altimeter...I know if the arrow is all the way up then I am at 12,000....if it is to the left I am about 9,000...if it is down I am at 6,000....if it is to the right...time to pull. simple enough. I dont need numbers to tell me the altitude.... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummusx 0 #20 September 6, 2003 QuoteIt just seems to me that in the case of a customized alti faceplate you are sacrificing style for function and that is dangerous. Actually the ones that we were shown still had numbers, they just had a custom design in the center. You can go a long ways towards a custom faceplate without throwing out the numbers. ____________________________________ It’s like selling a million grills all at the same time…with extended warranties. -Hank Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
