lisamariewillbe 1 #1 March 20, 2006 Okay so this past weekend I had intros to "sit flailing" which means that looking at the altimiter was ackward (Still did, just not nearly as much as I am comfortable with) so I started using a audible that was set at 5 grand to help me as a back up just incase type thing. Problem is I cant hear it really. In the air and on the ground, when it was loud and annoying for the others, to me it sounded like a light beep. I will have my hearing checked, and I imagine it is just that perticular decible or something that I cant hear properly but I was wondering what other way besides a wrist mount alti are available for when looking at the wrist is not in line with the dive flow? I was not comfortable with trying a sit alone because of the audible thing not working for me as a back up.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 March 20, 2006 get an Optima and the visual cable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #3 March 20, 2006 What kind of helmet do you use? Does it fit? Does the audible pocket sit right on top of your ear? Internal or external mount?NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #4 March 20, 2006 did you have the speaker port facing your ear or the outside of your helmet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #5 March 20, 2006 The helmet had two pockets, I tried it with both the right ear I pretty much didnt hear it at all, the left it was enough that in the plane I heard it at 1000 ft but not during freefall, the speaker hole was facing my ear in the pocket. Even outside the helmet and pocket, on the ground it still was not heard really, it sounds less then a call waiting beep on a phone. It was even worn by another jumper and the position of it in the helmet was checked. It definitly is a decible problem. I wouldnt say I am hard of hearing, I think it is this perticular sound or level.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #6 March 20, 2006 I think what you mean is a frequency problem, not decible. Decible is loudness. Frequency is pitch. But I don't recall the audibles being a particularly odd frequency. Sometimes what I'm doing distracts me enough that even though I here it I don't notice it. But, first is right, get your hearing checked.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #7 March 20, 2006 Maybe the dytter needs new batteries... On the ground it should be almost painfully loud.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #8 March 20, 2006 The L&B Optima can be adjusted to sound at a different frequency if desired. Might be worth LM borrowing one and seeing if she can hear the warnings better at a different freq. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 March 20, 2006 QuoteOn the ground it should be almost painfully loud It was to the people on the ground but not to me, to me on the ground it sounded like slight call waiting beep. Guess first I should find out exactly what the hearing issue is then decide. I cant jump for awhile anyways but will bring this thread up when I find out the actual problem.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #10 March 20, 2006 Yeah, I'd definately get my hearing checked then. Good luck!NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #11 March 20, 2006 You need the audibles, no doubt. However, you definately need to be able to look at the alti on your wrist while in a sit. Learn to do that. Don't depend solely on the audible.... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #12 March 20, 2006 get a chest mounted alti.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #13 March 20, 2006 What type of helmet is it? (open or full face) What type of audible is it? (original Dytter, or a Pro Dytter/ Pro track?)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #14 March 20, 2006 Quoteget a chest mounted alti. Don't get a chest mounted alti. In a sit there is a burble there so it'll give inaccurate readings. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #15 March 20, 2006 The type of audible makes a difference, some are louder than others. More than anything, I would say you're just not paying attention. I use a Pro Track, mounted internally in my cam helmet. I'm usually pretty focused when I'm shooting video, and I never hear my 'tandem or student pull time is coming' beep at 6000ft. I think the reason is that I usually know it's coming, and I'm prepping to video, and catch just the right stills. I would guess that in these early freeflying jumps, you're probably pretty focused on what you're doing as well. Maybe try using the audible on a belly jump. Sure, the wind noise will be less, but see if you hear it at all. Set it for well above break off, so it goes off while you're still turning points. Maybe try a freefly jump with an experinced freeflyer. See if they can give a hand signal just before your audible is supposed to go off. Then you can listen for it to see if it's the beeper. your ears, or if it's all in your mind. Good luck. Oh, and as far as checking your alti, just put it in front of your face when you feel like checking it. Forget your body position or whatever. You'll get it back after you know where you are. Your alti is what important. Soon enough, your body will figure out a way to stay upright while you check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #16 March 20, 2006 Open face helmet... think its a protrac, I know its not a neptune... It has nothing to do with not paying attention considering I cant hear it very well on the ground either... where my attention was completley focused on it, I hear it better in one ear then the other but neither hear it as the others in the tent heard it when ON THE GROUND we set it off to test it.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
