bananna 0 #1 July 23, 2002 I thought this might make for an ineresting post... How often do you look at your altimeter during a skydive? I look 3-4 times, and the checks are usually at the same altitudes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 July 23, 2002 Usually twice, and a couple times setting up under canopy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #3 July 23, 2002 About the same as Dave. I want Bill Von to invent goggles that have some sort of a HUD so we can see our altitude and speed on the way down. This would sell well with freeflyers I am sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 July 23, 2002 It's according to what I am doing. If I am doing AFF, I check it about five times. Tandems, I usually check it twice. On both of those, I have my Pro Dytter set at the critical altitudes for the skydive. (6000 lock-on for AFF cat A, AFF wave-off/start pull sequence altitude, AFF minimum pull altitude.) On an RW jump I check it twice: once when my internal clock runs out, and once after my Dytter goes off and I am tracking away waiting to pull. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 July 23, 2002 On two ways I tend to only look at it twice. They are busy skydives and I know about how many moves I can get in before time runs out. I have lots of video where I never look at it once until break off. I'll glance and it is always between 5000-4500 Ft. You see me look...and then take off. I'll go through geeking Andre and then barrel rolling. Then check it again right before I pull. If it's just a Free Fly dive with friends tend to check around 6K, 5K, and then pull time. On belly dives I never know what the hell is going on. I'll check at 9, 8, 6, 5800, 5000, 4500, 4000, 3500, and then pull time. My internal clock gets all goofed up with the extra time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #6 July 23, 2002 Altimeter? What's that? "Hey, what is that tower doing way up here?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #7 July 23, 2002 bought 4-5 timesI swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 July 23, 2002 My favorite types of jumps....I dont use an altimeter as they aren't that reliable that low..... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #9 July 23, 2002 Altimeter? Hell, I just wait for my Cypres to fire. KIDDING! Usually 5-6 times per jump in freefall, then a bunch more under canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 July 23, 2002 QuoteI dont use an altimeter as they aren't that reliable that low..... Oh ...you use a Pro track then? Let's see....exit altitude 230 Ft. Deployment altitude....180Ft. Average speed...43MPH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #11 July 23, 2002 I look at it about 2-3 times in freefall when i'm jumping from normal altitude (13500). When i jump from 9500, i usually look at it 4-5 times. It's much easier to glance at it when doing RW. Under canopy i check it ALOT!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #12 July 23, 2002 Hmm...At my own altimeter....3 times or so (definately more when I'm sit flying, though.) But, I often glance at other's altimeters as well...not sure how often I do that....There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #13 July 23, 2002 usually twice, and a couple of times under canopy.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 July 23, 2002 QuoteI often glance at other's altimeters as well... Damnit Val, i knew i saw you looking at my altimeter without permission.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #15 July 23, 2002 QuoteQuoteI often glance at other's altimeters as well... Damnit Val, i knew i saw you looking at my altimeter without permission.... I never look at ANYTHING without permission!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #16 July 23, 2002 I don't keep count. I look at it anytime I need to know how high I am. In the plane, exit, freefall, canopy, all the time. Even with my audible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #17 July 23, 2002 QuoteI often glance at other's altimeters as well... I like to glance at boobies in free fall. My goggles are mirrored so chics can't tell... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #18 July 23, 2002 I have about 100 RW jumps without an altimeter at all. My eyes might not be as precise as an altimeter, but they're more reliable. I know what 3000 feet looks like every time, but altimeters can stop working. People can also forget to look at their altimeter, but the planet's right in front of you bigger than anything. Besides, if you're relying on instruments to tell you what your eyes are so good at knowing, it's easy to ignore the signals all around you and lose track of altitude. Last year after 10 years not jumping I got back in the sport. I've been using an altimeter since then. I've noticed that I'm not as aware of the visual signals as I used to be. That makes me a little nervous and sad. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #19 July 23, 2002 Pretty much never until I'm setting up my swoop.<>Despite that, my internal clock has gotten to where I pretty much know when the skydive is about over & the ProTrack is about to go off. Still, I prolly ought to get a second audible if I'm going to rely so heavily on it. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #20 July 23, 2002 Freefall about 8 times canopy 7-8 times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #21 July 23, 2002 From the 182 at ~10k, usually about 3 times. If at another dz, or a big plane comes in, 13k, usually a time or two more. Of course, one day I would like to try a hi-alt (20 k plus), but I can see me tripping out when the alti reaches the 3 k mark (the first time) and pulling at 15 grand (talk about spinning down until you puke). Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #22 July 23, 2002 Shooting video I look at it a bit in the plane. Almost never in freefall. After everything is good in the saddle and I'm about to stow my slider. Check for my set up in the landing pattern. Otherwise, usually 3 or 4 times during freefall.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 July 23, 2002 Quoteand pulling at 15 grand We had a tandem a few weeks ago that had a misrouted cable. The TM dumped the drogue which became just like a throw out...LOL. Nice long canopy ride from about 12,000. With a light girl..... TM's account: Exit...throw the drogue...Shit, canopy? Hmm...OK...spin, spin, spin....How ya feelin? I'm doing good....spin, spin, spin Still doin OK? Umm...not really...I'm feeling queezy. Crap!!! 10,000???(Under breath) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #24 July 23, 2002 I love pulling high and doing spirals until I get screwy in the head. Of course, some people say I'm always like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 July 23, 2002 QuoteOf course, some people say I'm always like that. Yeah....only some....right...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
freeflir29 0 #25 July 23, 2002 QuoteOf course, some people say I'm always like that. Yeah....only some....right...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
