quade 4 #1 June 12, 2003 Just picked up a very cool new product last night. Check out the Inova 24/7. I don't think I'd use this as a replacement to a strobe since it's a little too narrow a beam for that, but it sure would make for an interesting addition to the glow sticks and other night effects. Almost as bright as the strobe light though if viewed on-axis.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 June 12, 2003 I saw something really kewl when we did night jumps at Snohomish, One guy popped a light stick and it got all over his jeans... still glowing... I wonder how that would work on a set of gloves and still have the sticks on helmet and Alti. Oh and the new Glow in the dark Alti III Galaxy is TOO KEWL mine is Chili Pepper RedAmazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 June 13, 2003 If you break open a glow stick the material inside will continue to glow, but will not last anywhere near as long as if had stayed inside the tube. It will also stain most clothing and even some non-porous surfaces like, um, bathroom sinks and stuff . . . however, for the most part it's pretty harmless stuff and non-toxic.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamT 0 #4 June 13, 2003 Where did ya pick it up at? Price? Did it come with a head strap? Im looking on the net right now and they seem to go for $40, but i can't tell if that includes the head strap. I want one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 June 13, 2003 I paid something like $40 for it at Fry's in the L.A. area. It comes with a neck lanyard, but not the headband, which would be fully cool as a night light for camping or spelunking. They didn't sell the headband at Fry's either. I think it's too new of a product. Inova just updated their web site today to include this product.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #6 June 13, 2003 Hmmmm, if I could only get that with IR LEDs. It would be perfect for filming night jumps. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 June 13, 2003 Sony makes an IR LED light. I have a couple but for some stupid reason I've never had the opportunity to jump them. Something always comes up. Like this weekend would be perfect except it's a "team" weekend.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #8 June 13, 2003 Making my first night jumps this weekend (hopefully) and can someone tell me what to get before I get there.....besides glow sticks. Much appreciation pals! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 June 13, 2003 I'm probably going to sell my MA2-30 on eBay soon. Just saw one go for $250 (Para Gear wants $550 for it). I don't do night jumps often enough to justify keeping it around. besides, I need the funds to replace the alti I had stolen at Perris. "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #10 June 13, 2003 If you break open a glow stick the material inside will continue to glow, but will not last anywhere near as long as if had stayed inside the tube. It will also stain most clothing and even some non-porous surfaces like, um, bathroom sinks and stuff . . . however, for the most part it's pretty harmless stuff and non-toxic.*** Quade. Tell us the most-excellent un-boring story that goes along with this knowledge. I want to know how you stained clothing in a bathroom, also staining the sink and toilet, with broken-open glowsticks. Or maybe you just had to retrieve some of those whacky network personalities from one of their bathroom glowstick parties? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERICCONNELLY 0 #11 June 13, 2003 As a kid we used to cut them open and pour them out all over our clothes for halloween. Yep it stains. I sure hope it wasn't too toxic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #12 June 13, 2003 yeah, probably should think of selling it soon. I think I might be stuck with mine, since Alti-2 has the new glow in the dark thing out. Actually, I like the glow in the dark thing better than the MA2 because the latter is so much more heavy. It's like tying a brick to my hand. hehe mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #13 June 13, 2003 Try night scuba diving, then break them open before going back to the surface...It's kinda cool watching it float off... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
