Slinkyies

I'm considering buying a rig on DZ.com...and so that I can be fully informed/aware, was curious what specifically about this thread is indicative of a scam?

Absolutely. I'm pretty sure my DZ wouldn't allow it while I'm still under student status. I'm somewhat close though (20 jumps, passed my check dive...5 more to go!), so I may buy it now and hold onto it till later. I'm still not sure whether I'll actually use the music aspect or just the audible altitude alerts. I like the fact that it's earplugs with spoken alerts. This'll definitely protect my ears more. Maybe I'll just use the music for the plane ride up. I wish I could program it to turn off while under canopy. Surprising that that's not the default, let alone an option.

Gotcha. Thanks for the quick response. The volume is adjustable though, yes? Probably tricky (and unsafe) to attempt while under canopy. I guess I see why you don't use the music aspect. I like the idea of music during the whole experience. I'll probably purchase and try it with music. If I feel it's unsafe, I'll just use 1 earbud and keep the other ear free -- or just use it without an MP3 player.

Andrew -- have you ever used the N3A with music? I'm curious if it continues the music while under canopy? Can you program it to stop playing music (or at least turn the volume down) when under canopy. It'd be nice if it were programmable (so that I'm not fumbling around while under canopy trying to turn the volume down, etc.).