SkydivinMedic 0 #1 October 10, 2003 I am currently in the market for my first audible altimeter, and was just wondering which one you prefer, as I am not sure yet which one is the best, and I am having a hard time deciding on which one to purchase Thanks for your help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 October 10, 2003 Hey man, i own a pro-dytter as do most of the people on my home DZ (most others wear protracks). As far as i'm concerned you can't go wrong with the dytter but if you have the extra cash, spend it on a pro-track. The added bonus of being able to electronically log jumps is well worth it. Just my two cents. peace Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #3 October 10, 2003 Well, my Neptune has so far performed quite well, but that's probably not much help to you. Are you just looking for an audible or do you want it to log your jump data as well. There are currently three models on the market that do that- the Protrack, Skytronic FX and the Neptune. The Protrack has an outstanding reputation for functionality and great customer service. The Neptune was introduced a few months ago and is still not completely finished as a product (you can update it over an IR port), but, as I said, as an audible it functions correctly, while the Skytronic FX...well, I haven't heard much good about that one. If you just want something that will beep in your ear when it's time to break/deploy you can get a Prodytter from the makers of Protrack or a Timeout (you can get one quite cheap) and I'm sure there are some others available. (btw, a Digitude is just a digital-readout altimeter, not an audible.) So think about why you want an audible. Also, keep in mind it's just a backup- you should learn to at least roughly tell your altitude using just your eyes. A 2-way here almost went in a month ago when the Skytronic FX one of them had (the other had nothing) decided to stay silent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivinMedic 0 #4 October 10, 2003 I meant to put the Neptune, and not the Digitude I want something that will log my data as well!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #5 October 10, 2003 QuoteI want something that will log my data as well!! In that case, I'd say you have two options; Protrack or Neptune. The Protrack is proven to work well, and Larsen&Brusgaard bend over backwards for their customers. A Neptune is 10 or 20 bucks cheaper, waterproof, can be used as a visual altimeter too and has a lot of potential since its firmware can be upgraded very easily. I believe the Neptune can, given some time, easily evolve into an audible/datalogger comparable to or even better than the Protrack, which is why I decided for one. (also, I'm a gadget freak who likes new toys ) However, if you like a product with an excellent reputation rather than one with potential, get a Protrack- I'm sure you won't regret it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 October 10, 2003 I would not buy anything new nowadays except a Neptune, bugs or not, but I currently jump a Pro Dytter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #7 October 10, 2003 pro track, that's what I have... skytronic seems cool, neptune too---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouYoung 0 #8 October 10, 2003 I just voted for other because the Neptune wasn't listed. I don't have an audible right now, but when I buy one it's going to be the Neptune. Mostly because of the upgradable software function. If they do it right, it should just get better and better. Plus it can be used as a visual, especially on night jumps. Lou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 October 10, 2003 The best is the pro-track, followed by the pro-ditter - in my ever-so-humble opinion. I use both a pro-track and a pro-ditter, because 2 is better then one, but I only need one that logs. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 October 11, 2003 Pro-Track....X2 One in each ear And my Hand Mounted Altimaster Galaxy... and no I NEVER have any issue at all about altitude awareness. Jeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 October 11, 2003 Right now I have a ProTrack and a ProDytter. Soon as the Neptunes arrive in the shop (any day now... ) I just may have to have one of those too. I've had no problems with either of the audibles I have now. Love the logging and freefall time functions on the ProTrack. Will be interesting to see how they compare with those on the Neptune. But I like toys... if I were only going to buy one audible right now I'd probably get a ProTrack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #12 October 12, 2003 Chuck, Could you clarify your standpoint futher? I love my Neptune and am extremely happy with it, I'm just curious what makes you have such a pro neptune stance. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
