Chest mount alt for freeflying

[Live2Fly 0]

Just curious as to how many people choose a chest mount for their altimeter for freeflying. I know of one team member who used a digital altimeter on a chest pillow and was thinking that this would make keeping track of altitude, especially while in a head to earth position and while keeping the hands busy with numerous docks, a bit easier.

My concern is if a pillow mount effects the accuracy of the reading while in freefall and again under canopy.

I would be putting an Altimaster III Galaxy on mine if I choose to go this route. Any input or experiences are appreciated!

[yeyo 1]

I use a chest mounted Altimaster for freefly, tracking jumps, and wingsuits. I found its very easy and convenient in freefall.
I also wear a Viso on my wrist because after opening the chest mount moves up with the harness and its not that easy to look at.
I dont think the pillow affects accuracy at all.

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[monkycndo 0]

I don't freefly, but do WS with a camera. I made a mudflap mount for my galaxy. Absolutely love it since it is much easier to take a quick look at that mount instead of wrist. Still wear a neptune on my wrist for data logging.

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[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Just curious as to how many people choose a chest mount for their altimeter for freeflying. I know of one team member who used a digital altimeter on a chest pillow and was thinking that this would make keeping track of altitude, especially while in a head to earth position and while keeping the hands busy with numerous docks, a bit easier.

I've always used a chest mount, since it's easily readable in any body position and the people across from me can read it on flat jumps.

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My concern is if a pillow mount effects the accuracy of the reading while in freefall and again under canopy.

It only reads high when you're on your back, although you shouldn't be on your back by the time you get to pull altitude so that doesn't matter and any place else being 300' off isn't going to make a difference.

[headcase 0]

I use a wrist and chest mount. Like it alot although sometimes I worry about a line getting hung-up on the chest mount. On a back track you still can't really check it without flexing your neck which drops me out of the "sweet spot" and I tend to fall at a steeper angle albeit briefly.

All in all quite nice.

[councilman24 37]

You probably should be more worried about getting a line snagged on a hand or wrist altimeter. Especially if you get your hands up to your risers quickly. A jumper I know almost had two fingers pulled off by a line catching his altimaster III. I had a finger cut to the bone through leather gloves by getting my hands up to my risers two fast. If you've got lines at the front of your chest that could get snagged you've got bigger problems!

The pillow doesn't affect a chest mount. But as stated you body will. As to not being a problem I watched two eight ways go through 1000' a week apart with most of the same jumpers. This was before most audibles and hand mounts and they were throwing a horney gorilla at the end of the eight way RW. This doesn't mean don't wear a chest mount. It means don't be on your back when you really want need it.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
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FAA DPRE

[Live2Fly 0]

Thanks for all the input! Just want to clarify...reading won't be accurate on your back, but it should be while flying on your head, correct?

[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Thanks for all the input! Just want to clarify...reading won't be accurate on your back, but it should be while flying on your head, correct?

Right.

But on your back the error is only a few hundred feet high, so its not like the thing is unuseable.

[headcase 0]

Not pretty but you can replace a finger with a toe anyways and who counts higher than 20 anywho.

But other than the aesthetics of toe finger transplants it does make a good point for red rigs. Not a bad choice for a company name. Hmmmm........

[councilman24 37]

Naw, we went through that the 'bounce and blend' stage. Then we went through the 'neon so you can find me' stage. Mostly we've been in the 'ninja black' stage. Doesn't show blood, doesn't show grass stain, and doesn't cause visual pollution while your lying there.

When the riser smacked my finger and cut it to the bone the Neuman receiver glove I was wearing wasn't even marked!

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[derleth 0]

Mudflap mount, period.

It doesn't move, it's easy to see, and it's not in the way.

I make my own and have used them for years.

Cheers!

... On landing a wise man once said: "A long walk always beats a short ambulance ride."

[Live2Fly 0]

Just ordered Boneheads mudflap mount. Thanks!