Disclaimer: first purchased alti, jumper working towards A license, worn on 4 jumps at time of review, altitude indicated in feet to 18,000.
Pros: The velcro wrist strap is comfortable and very secure. The finger loop is a good size for my fore+middle finger. No needle "hiccups" that I've heard described. Crystal clear face and numbers. Slightly more stylish / not as bulky as the Altimaster Galaxy.
Cons: The altimeter body had a tendency to slide up on my hand, when looking at the face in freefall (i.e., towards my little finger) requiring me to crank my arm a little more to read it clearly. I've counteracted this by tightening the last bit of velcro strap over the fabric that connects the altimeter to the strap and positioning the altimeter closer to my thumb. Doesn't glow in the dark.
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Disclaimer: first purchased alti, jumper working towards A license, worn on 4 jumps at time of review, altitude indicated in feet to 18,000.
Pros: The velcro wrist strap is comfortable and very secure. The finger loop is a good size for my fore+middle finger. No needle "hiccups" that I've heard described. Crystal clear face and numbers. Slightly more stylish / not as bulky as the Altimaster Galaxy.
Cons: The altimeter body had a tendency to slide up on my hand, when looking at the face in freefall (i.e., towards my little finger) requiring me to crank my arm a little more to read it clearly. I've counteracted this by tightening the last bit of velcro strap over the fabric that connects the altimeter to the strap and positioning the altimeter closer to my thumb. Doesn't glow in the dark.