Suunto vector compared to actual skydiving altimeters

[SkyDivinRyan 0]

Just wondering if anybody has used eaither one and which do you you preffer the watch style or the actual sd altimeter

[MB38 0]

If you're talking about a freefall altimeter, stick with a real one.

I really don't know what I'm talking about.

[mattjw916 2]

Suuntos work great but have drawbacks like unprotected buttons that others can push in freefall (and change the mode) on accident when they take grips and a tiny display that can be hard to read under some conditions. Stick with a traditional alti until you have a lot more experience or get a Neptune or Viso (when it finally comes out) if you want a digi-alti.

P.S. I use a Suunto 95% of the time (and it's perfectly accurate), but I don't really look at it in freefall much anyway since shooting video and freeflying makes using a visual alti as a primary impractical. I wouldn't recommend that strategy for a while though.

NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

[slotperfect 7]

Lots of previous threads on this . . . you can find a lot of info if you use the search feature.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=suunto&search_type=AND&search_fields=sb&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=score&mh=50

Arrive Safely

John

[mjosparky 4]

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Just wondering if anybody has used eaither one and which do you you preffer the watch style or the actual sd altimeter

One is a fashion statement the other is an instrument designed for used during freefall to reference your altitude.

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[sammyc 0]

I don't agree that a suunto is a fashion statement. I use my sd alti in freefall and my Suunto under canopy, I find that works great for me. With the Suunto decreasing in 10ft increments.

[mjosparky 4]

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I don't agree that a suunto is a fashion statement. I use my sd alti in freefall and my Suunto under canopy, I find that works great for me. With the Suunto decreasing in 10ft increments.

If it works so great, why don't you use it in freefall?

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[sammyc 0]

I think the watch face is too small to see in freefall and be certain what you are reading. I find it brilliant under canopy and half the price of a neptune. I just disagree that its a fashion statement. I think digital watches went out with the 80's.

[mjosparky 4]

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I think the watch face is too small to see in freefall and be certain what you are reading.

At 120 mph is when I would think you would want an altimiter you can read. At 10/12 fpc decent rate I would also think you could use your eyes to see how close the ground is. But what the hell, go for what ever makes you happy.

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[kelpdiver 2]

your eyes can't tell 700 versus 600 well.

I'd worry that even at that slower descent rate, that it may still lag behind a bit, removing any gain in having a more precise instrument.

[SkyDivinRyan 0]

thanks guys so do you think of the new altitrack wat asweet looking altimeter my opinion looks comfy

http://www.l-and-b.dk/altitrack.html

[slotperfect 7]

Ryan,

You already have a separate thread posted about the Altitrack. Please don't hijack your own thread (this one) and divide the Altitrack conversation.

Arrive Safely

John