Audible altimeter warnings count?

[dthames 0]

I am considering the possible future purchase of an audible altimeter, mostly for reference while approaching and including the landing pattern. I see at least one unit that offers,

Up to three separate freefall altitude warnings
Freefall warning altitude set with 100 feet (25 meters) increments
Freefall altitude warning goes off only at freefall speed
Up to three separate low speed altitude warnings
Low speed altitude warning set with 10 feet (5 meters) increments

http://www.parasport.it/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=88

My question is would that be up to 3 freefall and up to 3 low speed?
Or are there just 3 total and you can allocate them to a mix of freefall and low speed, as you see fit?

It would be nice to have 3 for low speed and some for freefall as well.

I read the user manual and it is still not clear to me.

Dan

Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!”

[faulk04 0]

should be 3 free fall

3 canopy alarms

that how it is on my neptune and it looks like the same on the neosx

[theplummeter 15]

Optima II does three in freefall and three under canopy also.

[DSE 5]

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I am considering the possible future purchase of an audible altimeter, mostly for reference while approaching and including the landing pattern. I see at least one unit that offers,

Up to three separate freefall altitude warnings
Freefall warning altitude set with 100 feet (25 meters) increments
Freefall altitude warning goes off only at freefall speed
Up to three separate low speed altitude warnings
Low speed altitude warning set with 10 feet (5 meters) increments

http://www.parasport.it/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=88

My question is would that be up to 3 freefall and up to 3 low speed?
Or are there just 3 total and you can allocate them to a mix of freefall and low speed, as you see fit?

It would be nice to have 3 for low speed and some for freefall as well.

I read the user manual and it is still not clear to me.

Dan

Most of the specialized audibles have 3/3 and eventually you'll understand the value of having the very separate kinds of tones/warnings. I'm a fan of the Optima with increments of 10', and no one offers better customer service than L&B.

If your listed jump numbers are accurate, would you maybe consider holding off on the audible until your eyes, body clock, are a little more developed?

[dthames 0]

Thanks for the info guys.

Yes I am a beginner. Yes, this is something for the future.

My very own Altimaster Galaxy III hand mount is on the top of my want list. With student gear it is like a grab bag of what you will be using. A dragging needle under 1000 feet doesn't do much to help you in the landing pattern. Better pattern accuracy is what prompted the my question to begin with.

Merry Christmas
Dan

Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!”

[DougH 270]

If it is for the future put the purchase on the back burner until 75 jumps or so.

They aren't banning audibles any time soon, so it does you no real good to buy it now and stick it in your gear bag, they will be available for sale in the future.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[danornan 79]

As was previously said, first focus on your eyes and learn to be where you need to be with your brain. With your jump numbers, a working analog altimeter will teach you that skill.

Dano

[dthames 0]

As I stated, I am thinking about the future.
As I stated, I AM going to get my own analog unit first.


But I am curious to hear valid arguments against such thinking as this (see hyperlink),

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=754

since it appears some that posted have an opposing opinion. I would like to understand the other points of view better.

Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!”