Superman32 0 #26 August 11, 2005 I'm too new to know anything, but I got an Analog Alti- Galaxy. I figured that an analog has only 1 purpose and only 1 function and only 1 setting, hence a lot less to go wrong and malfunction. I was also initially concerned about looking for that thin little needle and matching to a number, but after a coulple of jumps, I barely needed to glance at it to know my alti. PS.. I have the ProTrack in my helmet as an audible and secondary alti that keeps all the cool information, but if that fails because the batteries are low or it got wet or in the wrong setting, etc, its not that big of a deal Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #27 August 11, 2005 QuoteAs for the Suunto, like the Casio, the manufacturers state that they are unsuitable for freefall. These things are designed for climbers and mountaineers (I have one, but I don't skydive with it). I'm always of the opinion that those who wear them frequently never look at them during freefall, and are reliant solely on their audiables. Since you're starting out, try not to acquire bad habits. I have one. They do well in freefall but the biggest problem withthem is that the buttons are so big they get pushed when I person takes grips and then you are looking at Barometer pressure! I don't use any visual now. I always turn to track just as my audible goes off. I get pissed when it beats me to the punch.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #28 August 12, 2005 QuoteThe problem with the Neptune is that it's digital, which means you actually have to read the display. Analogue displays are much easier - quick glance and you can see the needle's position. That's kind of a bogus argument. I've jumped both and you do not have to think about reading a digital altimeter. You just process the numbers as an icon rather than a data string. Pretty much idientical to looking at a clock and "knowing" what itme it is without actually stopping to consider where the hands are. I'd also point out that for those with visual issues, reading the digital display can be easier than finding a needle on an analog. I used to be able to read my alti-master with about a 1,000 margin of error. After a couple of two out situations, I upgraded to a digital and haven't looked back. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #29 August 12, 2005 QuoteAfter a couple of two out situations,---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #30 August 12, 2005 I'm the kind of guy who will look at a clock and think for 10 seconds or so about the position of the hands before I can bring up accurate time. I've had a digital watch my entire life... needles mess with me Well, I'm too broke to think about an altimeter right now. Paying for these AFF jumps isn't cheap... even with three jobs.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #31 August 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteAfter a couple of two out situations,Yeah, yeah I know. Approximately 2,000 ft pulls combined with with old, snively canopies and FXC 12000's. I opened above firing altitude but within the commit window so when I got my main down to the firing altitude the FXC did it's job. Definitely my fault for dumping lower than prudent,(should have been dumping at 4 instead of what I thought was 3) compounded by using gear I knew I had issues with(the alti). Luckily I survived and for the past threee years I've been focusing on making smart decision in this sport. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
