bluegremlin 0 #1 October 21, 2003 Can anyone give sugestions on what altimeter i should buy, i am just starting skydiving and want something that will be accurate and that can be on a wrist mount, i dont want to spend to much on one because i dont have much money in the first place (Im a student) and im sick of the chest strap altimeters at my DZ, i am also looking into buying my first helmate, Gloves and Gogles (Any advice will be highley appreciated) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 October 21, 2003 You're in Europe, so get a Barigo. They're simple, reliable, cheap and ever to easy to repair if they get smashed. (I loan gear to my AFF students and they smash several a year, so I know) If you're not going to smash it, go for the Alti 2 Safire. Nice kit. Or if you like digital displays, check out the Neptune, as it does everything a Pro Track does, and more (and is waterproof) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flylikeahandbag 0 #3 October 22, 2003 Quotei am also looking into buying my first helmate, Gloves and Gogles (Any advice will be highley appreciated) I would wait until you have your A licence (unless you already have it) before you buy you first helmet if you can as this will increase your options (A protec might be your only option otherwise). Note that you cannot wear a full face in the UK until you have at least 50 descents (you might even need your B licence). As for goggles a pair of sky eyes (£10 to £15) should be OK. A warm pair of gloves especially now the winter is coming. Note that you must be able to carry out your reserve drills without hindrance when wearing glovers so take this into consideration. Ask your instructors for guidance in these matters if you are not sure.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipro101 0 #4 October 24, 2003 hrmm.. why would you need mroe jumps before you could use a full face helmet??? Thanks Allen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckaroo 1 #5 October 24, 2003 Quotehrmm.. why would you need mroe jumps before you could use a full face helmet??? I belive the reason for this is that it restricts the field of vue(not completely sure if I spelled it correctly). Gives you more dead-spots.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #6 October 24, 2003 QuoteQuotehrmm.. why would you need mroe jumps before you could use a full face helmet??? I belive the reason for this is that it restricts the field of vue(not completely sure if I spelled it correctly). Gives you more dead-spots.... I think thats the theory. I've tried to see if my vison was at all impaired and I've never been able to notice that, but I have an XL liner, so perhaps a S or XS liner may sink the face further back in the helmet and therfore the rim aound the face opening may restrict peripheral vision.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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 Go To Topic Listing
Remster 30 #6 October 24, 2003 QuoteQuotehrmm.. why would you need mroe jumps before you could use a full face helmet??? I belive the reason for this is that it restricts the field of vue(not completely sure if I spelled it correctly). Gives you more dead-spots.... I think thats the theory. I've tried to see if my vison was at all impaired and I've never been able to notice that, but I have an XL liner, so perhaps a S or XS liner may sink the face further back in the helmet and therfore the rim aound the face opening may restrict peripheral vision.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
