Sheppardb. 0 #1 July 31, 2011 Hi folks.I am not a sky diver.I joined this site to ask about a piece of gear I found.If that is considered an intrusion on this community please let me know and I will delete my post an account and search for answers elsewhere. While discarding some trash at my storage space I found an Altimaster ll in a box beside the dumpster along with other items that lead me to beleive it is U.S. Army issue.I found a pic on line of one that is similar but not exact.The one I found does not have a yellow zone between the numbers 2 and three.It does have a red zone between 0 and 2.5.Also has a black leather holster, and there is a small dial on the top left. I was thinking it would be something cool to give my six year old,but would like to know more about its value first.Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alec86 0 #2 July 31, 2011 Altimaster ll, depending on the model they can cost $180 new, $100 second hand, also depends if it works. and the age http://www.chutingstar.com/newgear_en/altimaster-ii.htmlSpank the Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nigel99 617 #3 July 31, 2011 It may be broken, but I don't see a skydiver throwing away equipment that can be sold very easily if working. Try setting the dial to zero and then watch it as the weather changes, or take a drive up a hill and check the reading. I don't know if you live near a dropzone, but it might be worth finding out if there have been reports of stolen equipment. It may be worth taking a drive out to the nearest dz to ask around. It is a small community and if stolen someone will be grateful, who knows you might get some free beer. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheppardb. 0 #4 July 31, 2011 Thanks for the info.I really dont think it is stolen, but I will check with the one place I know of that has skydiving just to be sure.My own hobbies require some pretty expensive gear that I had to bust my hump to get so if it is stolen I will do my best to put it back in the owners hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nigel99 617 #5 July 31, 2011 Thanks, if not enjoy your new toy.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #6 August 1, 2011 Geez, the world needs more honest people like you. LOTS more! Whatever the outcome, my hat's off to you.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #7 August 1, 2011 What you have is the original version of the Altimaster II. They did not have the yellow warning area. The retail new for $180. One that old sold new for $49.95. Sparky http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/AltimasterII.jpgMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
alec86 0 #2 July 31, 2011 Altimaster ll, depending on the model they can cost $180 new, $100 second hand, also depends if it works. and the age http://www.chutingstar.com/newgear_en/altimaster-ii.htmlSpank the Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 617 #3 July 31, 2011 It may be broken, but I don't see a skydiver throwing away equipment that can be sold very easily if working. Try setting the dial to zero and then watch it as the weather changes, or take a drive up a hill and check the reading. I don't know if you live near a dropzone, but it might be worth finding out if there have been reports of stolen equipment. It may be worth taking a drive out to the nearest dz to ask around. It is a small community and if stolen someone will be grateful, who knows you might get some free beer. Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheppardb. 0 #4 July 31, 2011 Thanks for the info.I really dont think it is stolen, but I will check with the one place I know of that has skydiving just to be sure.My own hobbies require some pretty expensive gear that I had to bust my hump to get so if it is stolen I will do my best to put it back in the owners hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 617 #5 July 31, 2011 Thanks, if not enjoy your new toy.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 August 1, 2011 Geez, the world needs more honest people like you. LOTS more! Whatever the outcome, my hat's off to you.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #7 August 1, 2011 What you have is the original version of the Altimaster II. They did not have the yellow warning area. The retail new for $180. One that old sold new for $49.95. Sparky http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/AltimasterII.jpgMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
