kai2k1 0 #1 November 28, 2004 I found this in the BPS catalog today, anyone think it could be used in freefall? http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=57091&hvarSearchValue2=955&hvarSearchValue3=085&hvarSearchValue4=23&hvarTarget=search&AFID=&sourceid=&cmCat=SEARCHRESULTS There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kbone 0 #2 November 28, 2004 Unless the manufacturer specifies it for skydiving, I wouldn't risk it. It may not track fast enough for the rapid changes that take place in freefall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tornolf 0 #3 November 28, 2004 It says altimeter speed is 150 feet per second, 120mph is 176 feet per second. Probably wouldn't keep up.A waddling elephant seal is the cutest thing in the entire world. -TJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 November 28, 2004 QuoteI found this in the BPS catalog today, anyone think it could be used in freefall? http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=57091&hvarSearchValue2=955&hvarSearchValue3=085&hvarSearchValue4=23&hvarTarget=search&AFID=&sourceid=&cmCat=SEARCHRESULTS Sunnto makes a similar product that I've seen several people using as a primary alti.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #5 November 28, 2004 Quoteanyone think it could be used in freefall? In general, I recommend sticking to altimeters that have been certified for skydiving. Just a thought,And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #6 November 28, 2004 I have used a Sunnto Vector many times in freefall but it doesn't seem to be accurate. It doesn't update quick enough. Close enough though for me. I usually wear it as a secondary alti to approximate height for swooping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 November 28, 2004 sunto is great but if you want to test this watch/alti, take it up with another alti to see how it matches up and train your eye to see the digits. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #8 November 28, 2004 >In general, I recommend sticking to altimeters that have been >certified for skydiving. There is no certification process for altimeters. I've used altimeters that were designed for skydiving and sucked; they were off by up to 1000 feet under canopy. Some companies, though (Altimaster, L+B) seem to do a pretty good job on most of their products. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #9 November 28, 2004 QuoteThere is no certification process for altimeters. Okay, then let's say "manufactured specifically for skydiving". QuoteI've used altimeters that were designed for skydiving and sucked; they were off by up to 1000 feet under canopy. Wow, that's pretty bad! Which altimeters did that???And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 November 29, 2004 why would you need that alti to go bass fishing ??? Wanna dive on the poor fish ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #11 November 29, 2004 Quote Unless the manufacturer specifies it for skydiving, I wouldn't risk it. Keep in mind, thousands of skydivers (myself included) jump using a Suunto wrist-watch as an altimeter. The manufacturer specifically specifies it's NOT indended for skydiving. My advice: Wait until you're thoroughly comfortable with altitude awareness, such that you don't need the device to keep yourself alive. Then give the new toy a try. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 November 29, 2004 >Keep in mind, thousands of skydivers (myself included) jump using a Suunto wrist-watch as an altimeter. I seriously dout its thousands. Maybe a few hundred. WFFC is a good way of telling whats in fashion in skydiving on a yearly basis since you get a fairly diverse crowd there every year. I only saw 2 of those all week in 2004. They seem to be popular in small groups at DZ's. One DZ might have 4 or 5 but none of the other area DZ's have one.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #13 November 29, 2004 Quote The manufacturer specifically specifies it's NOT indended for skydiving. _Am Like just about every "skydiving" helmet.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #14 November 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteThere is no certification process for altimeters. Okay, then let's say "manufactured specifically for skydiving". QuoteI've used altimeters that were designed for skydiving and sucked; they were off by up to 1000 feet under canopy. Wow, that's pretty bad! Which altimeters did that??? That's not that uncommon. I've seen the most popular brand of altimeter on a guy opposite me on a load off reading 500 ft low as we got to ~8000ft. I stopped him "correcting" it, you really want your alti reading 0 at ground levelIt doesn't matter what make your altimeter is any of them can wind up reading wrong. If you care get it tested and calibrated. Check it against other altimeters on a load, I do this all the time. If they're wrong the error increases with altitude, they'll still read 0 at ground level or should unless you do something stupid like adjust it or set it at altitude. You can decide how critical this is for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #15 November 29, 2004 >Wow, that's pretty bad! Which altimeters did that??? I had an old Alti-5 that did that; they were not very good altimeters. Shortly after that it started bouncing around 1000 feet by just moving my hand so I retired it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #16 November 29, 2004 Quotewhy would you need that alti to go bass fishing ??? Quote: "It has been known for a long time that the barometric pressure has an effect on fishing. How the pressure directly effects the fish is still not fully understood, but knowing how to use the barometric pressure readings can greatly increase your chances of catching fish, especially in shallow and fresh waters." http://www.quickoneplus.com/fish/barometric.htm http://www.nhbasser.com/articles/index.cfm?fact=detail&ARTICLE_ID=59 What other skydiving gear could be handy for fishing? I think a hook knife could come in handy for gutting fish. You could use a pull-up cord for a stringer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #17 November 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteThere is no certification process for altimeters. Okay, then let's say "manufactured specifically for skydiving". QuoteI've used altimeters that were designed for skydiving and sucked; they were off by up to 1000 feet under canopy. Wow, that's pretty bad! Which altimeters did that??? That's not that uncommon. I've seen the most popular brand of altimeter on a guy opposite me on a load off reading 500 ft low as we got to ~8000ft. I stopped him "correcting" it, you really want your alti reading 0 at ground levelIt doesn't matter what make your altimeter is any of them can wind up reading wrong. If you care get it tested and calibrated. Check it against other altimeters on a load, I do this all the time. If they're wrong the error increases with altitude, they'll still read 0 at ground level or should unless you do something stupid like adjust it or set it at altitude. You can decide how critical this is for you. After being dropped a few times, my wrist altimeter now reads about 7% low. I don't find this a problem since it's quite consistent.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 November 30, 2004 QuoteWhat other skydiving gear could be handy for fishing? . a Cypres on teh line if the fish goes too deep sorry for the hijack. At our DZ, 1 guy uses this watch for skydiving.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #19 November 30, 2004 Quote Keep in mind, thousands of skydivers (myself included) jump using a Suunto wrist-watch as an altimeter. The manufacturer specifically specifies it's NOT indended for skydiving. Suunto also insists that their diving watches are never to be used for decompression diving, even though it will spit out a series of stops on a long deep dive. Their UW watches are very nicely engineered relative to other major manufacturers. I'd expect the same of their altimeters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
