pojo 0 #1 February 9, 2003 i'm buying my first audible but can't decide which one of these can anyone tell me what is different and for which one to go. blue skiespojo In heaven all the interesting people are missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #2 February 9, 2003 I don't know much about the Time Out, but I do own a ProDytter, and have absolutely no problems with it at all. L&B, the makers of the Pro-Dytter and Pro-Track, have an excellent reputaion for both an outstanding product, and outstanding customer service. I would go with the ProDytter. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #3 February 9, 2003 I've had both. No question about it, go with the Dytter. The time-out works OK and the price is good, but it's more prone to damage and the customer service is non-existant. (If you aren't Austin Powers, would you really consider buying something from a company called "The Cool and Groovy Fridge Company?) The folks who make the Dytter stand behind their product 100%."Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #4 February 9, 2003 buy both.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #5 February 9, 2003 IF it should be one of thouse i would buy Pro-Dytter. BUT if you want the Pro-Dytter,then you migth should consider to buy a Pro-Track.It aint much more expencive,and theres alot of fun whatching the log data from different jumps,and comparing to others.It also count your jumps so its easy to write logbook,in the end of the day. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPY 0 #6 February 9, 2003 Definitely the ProDytter! The most important point *for me* is that you can adjust the 3 warnings instead of only one, which allow you to decide at what altitude you'll open instead of being stuck at 2500ft, and more important, you can adjust the warning to beep BEFORE reaching opening altitude so you'll have time to react to any situations before actually opening. For sure you must keep an eye to your visual altimeter, but the day you'll forget it (every skydiver have had it or know someone who did) you'll be happy to have some feet of extra altitude. Also, If you do tandem jumps or some freefall instruction, you'll be happy to be able to set more than 1 beep to fit the style of jump you're doing. The way I set mine is usually at break off altitude and 500 ft over opening altitude, so when it beeps i know i still have 2-3 seconds to finish the track and clear any other skydivers who could have tracked too close to me; i usually keep the last one at 1500ft which is my decision hard deck. Blue ones! S-P =========================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 February 9, 2003 I have one of the "new" versions of the Time Out...works great...have almost 150 jumps on it with out issue...nice and small...not like the old ones...and one of the best things I've noticed about it is that it is LOUD...I had a hard time hearing a pro track in my mindwarp....but no problems with the time out... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #8 February 10, 2003 I have both, have had old versions of the Timeout, and also I currently have a 'new' one, I also jump a prodytter and a protrack (different audibles in different helmets, so go figure). If I were you, I would opt for a timeout, it will be cheaper and the support is local, should you need it, I've never had any problems with Timeouts (or with my dytters fot that matter). I note there are some complaints here about CnG's customer service, all I can say is the ownership of CnG has changed, the always busy George Pilkington is no longer running CnG, Colin Bridges is. Buy a Timeout, support a fellow Brit, camera jumper, and decent guy. It will be cheaper anyways.....It does the same job as the pro dytter.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #9 February 10, 2003 Well, I haven't jumped either of them yet. I weren't sure of which one to get either, but after reading about them I ended up with buying a pro-dytter today. What made me go for L&B was: - More adjustable. - Good customer support reputation. - Good quality reputation. The price difference really aint that much, unless you want to dig up the bucks to by a pro-track. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #10 February 10, 2003 Quotei'm buying my first audible but can't decide which one of these can anyone tell me what is different and for which one to go. blue skies Neither, Alti2 has a new one coming out very soon its called the Neptune, it blows away all the competition. Im sure you can do a search for it and find a site that describes it. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #11 February 10, 2003 i would get the pro dytter. the customer service of that company, L+B, is the best, none like it. or the new one that alti is coming out with. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickyResQ 0 #12 February 10, 2003 Altimaster Neptune Enjoy. ---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^--- All I need is a handfull of throttle, tit, and toggle. ---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^---v^--- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #13 February 10, 2003 Sorry, I just realised what I did. The company that makes the pro-trac and pro-dytter is a very good company. I have a both of their product's and other than the little clip that breaks too easy their dytters are awesome. Also their customer service will be hard to beat. I have sent them both of my pro dytters, and they replaced them no questions asked, free of charge. Not many companies will do that. I just think that the Neptune has more to offer, and maybe soon L&B will keep up with competition and offer the same things as the neptune. Until then I am looking forward to getting my Neptune, since my main interest in skydiving is canopy. I also own a time out, which I used for 500 jumps without a problem, And Barring the Evo2000 mishap, each company mentioned has a good record for treating its customers well, and offering a top notch product. So my answer to which Dytter you should buy? Whichever one suits your need's the best. Time out: set 2nd and 3rd warning, Adjustable for the first. Pro-dytter: Fully adjustable warnings and slightly smaller profile. Pro-trac: Fully adjustable warnings, ability to log your jumps, Total freefall time and, fastest/slowest fall rate. More expensive than the pro-dytter and Time out. Neptune: Everything that the time out, pro-dytter and pro-trac does, as well as acts as a wrist mounted alti if needed, and has a canopy mode. Also Waterproof, and as for now cheaper thn the pro-trac but more expensive than the pro-dytter, time out. I might have missed something and Im sure I did but this is just a general idea on the product's. Hope it helps Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #14 February 11, 2003 So how is this Neptune gizmo gonna work then? If its to be an audible, then size DOES matter, small is good. If its to be a visual wrist mount, again size DOES matter and the thing would be too small to be useful. Has anyone seen one in the flesh as it were, have they jumped it, or used it for say a month or two prior to rcommending it to other people? What are the logging facilities like? Software workable? Battery life? Unit reliability? Are the buttons too small to play with whilst wearing gloves? Customer support etc etc What is the price, and where can one buy it in the UK? (the orginal poster is British). Or is this just 'the latest thing'....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #15 February 12, 2003 Well I have to say that Alti-2 has some of the best customer service out there....at least with there other stuff I have...so I'd be surprised if they change that..... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #16 February 12, 2003 QuoteNeptune: Everything that the time out, pro-dytter and pro-trac does, Does it have the ability to download data like the pro-track?-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #17 February 12, 2003 "Well I have to say that Alti-2 has some of the best customer service out there....at least with there other stuff I have...so I'd be surprised if they change that....." I don't doubt it, I have no reason to Marc. What I may have issues with is people recommending expensive hardware they may never have used, let alone seen, especially to someone with low numbers. I made my recommendation based on over a thousand jumps using audibles of a variety of flavours, in varied situations, and jump types. Has anyone who posted here used the new Neptune, how easy is it, how long do the batteries last, is it easy to mount, does the software work? Thats all. Dave-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #18 February 13, 2003 Quote What I may have issues with is people recommending expensive hardware they may never have used, let alone seen, especially to someone with low numbers. I made my recommendation based on over a thousand jumps using audibles of a variety of flavours, in varied situations, and jump types. agreed... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #19 February 13, 2003 Quote Quote Neptune: Everything that the time out, pro-dytter and pro-trac does, Does it have the ability to download data like the pro-track? Between their web page info and their .pdf brochure neither lists computer interface or software for your computer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
