Should I buy Skytronic GFX?

[Celso 0]

Hi Friends,
I saw a review about a Skytonic FX in http://www.dropzone.com/gear/Detailed/225.html and saw negatives opinions (3) about. I wanna buy a SKYTONIC GFX, but Now, i don't know if I should buy this altimeter, or other, Please, who has one? Can you give opinions about the GFX ?
many thanks

[airtwardo 7]

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Hi Friends,
I saw a review about a Skytonic FX in http://www.dropzone.com/gear/Detailed/225.html and saw negatives opinions (3) about. I wanna buy a SKYTONIC GFX, but Now, i don't know if I should buy this altimeter, or other, Please, who has one? Can you give opinions about the GFX ?
many thanks

Quick question...WHY do you want to buy a SKYTONIC GFX?

Cost?
Referral?
Comes in a neat box?


Just curious...

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[Celso 0]

I have a alt-2 galaxy (visual altimeter) and I need to buy a audible to free fly, I would like one with logbook, but I will use on helmet. Some suggestion?

[airtwardo 7]

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I have a alt-2 galaxy (visual altimeter) and I need to buy a audible to free fly, I would like one with logbook, but I will use on helmet. Some suggestion?

http://www.l-and-b.dk/


In many people's opinions...these are the best there is, I'd tend to agree.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[kawisixer01 0]

I dunno I have a GFX and haven't had a problem with it. Some of the info I see in the reviews is wrong. You CAN set your own starting point (jump number) for the logger. It DOES have adjustable volume. Navigating the screens was a bit of a bitch at first, but was fine once I used it a couple of times and got used to what key strokes were needed. I'm not sure why none of the companies are using a micro SD card on their loggers but it sure would be nice.

[airtwardo 7]

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I dunno I have a GFX and haven't had a problem with it. Some of the info I see in the reviews is wrong. You CAN set your own starting point (jump number) for the logger. It DOES have adjustable volume. Navigating the screens was a bit of a bitch at first, but was fine once I used it a couple of times and got used to what key strokes were needed. I'm not sure why none of the companies are using a micro SD card on their loggers but it sure would be nice.

Gimme another review in 5 years and 1000 more jumps on it.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[RafaelYP 0]

I have used one for 5 years and 350 jumps and have had no problems. Perhaps I was lucky.

[JeffBarlow 10]

That's interesting
Skytronic FX and Skytronic GFX are completely different devices.
Why would you read reviews on something completely different and then make your decision?
Would you read reviews about original Sabre to decide whether you'd be happy with Sabre 2?

[airtwardo 7]

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I have used one for 5 years and 350 jumps and have had no problems. Perhaps I was lucky.

Maybe maybe not...I'm not saying categorically it's junk, just that I've seen other units hold up better, and from what I've heard LB has a better customer service program.

I could be wrong but I've seen a few GFX's cussed and sold pretty cheap to personally replace what I've been using for years with no problems.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[brwonder 0]

I got a GFX a few years ago and I am not impressed with it. I had to get it fix twice and still giving me incorrect readings. It seams to work fine for certain disciplines but not for wing suiting. I've tried to have it on my wrist, helmet, inside pocket, outside pocket... it just doesn't seam to work right. I've sent it to the manufacturer and it came back with the same issues. They claimed to be in order.
My friend bought one right after me and the alarm doesn't work anymore.

I also have two Pro-Ditters and a Solo. And they work great. I am very impressed with L&B customer service. Had to deal with them a few times and every time top notch service. I've been hard in some of my gear.

I advise you to when choosing it do some research on the manufactures customer service.

I also heard great things about the Neptunes.

[dragon2 2]

Plenty of posts in this forum about the GFX, including some of mine. Personally I would not buy one based on the product quality of the GFXs I've seen, alone. Also Parasport's customer service is non-existant.

ciel bleu,
Saskia