N3A accuracy

[phreeloader 0]

I picked up an N3 Audio because I liked the countdown feature as well as the electronic log book ... no worries I won't be using it to listen to MP3s

But my question is this.. When I started jumping my instructors all commented on how fast i fall, and when I jumped with a friend this weekend he had to work to keep up with me as well... So I know I know i'm falling pretty quick.. But according to the Log info my speed was 143 MPH on my last jump, that seems REALLY fast to me for belly flying, is this thing accurate? or is that in the realm of possibility?

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[Nelyubin 0]

This device often shows that he wants to, and not in reality.
http://forum.altimaster.com/content.php

[phreeloader 0]

the link you posted really only talks about the N2 being discontinued... this is an N3 audio

But since no one else replied I guess i'll assume no one else is seeing problems with theirs, so maybe this is accurate? Or no one else uses an N3 or N3A so there isn't anyone to comment?

either way i'll just keep jumping it and see if it's consistent and draw my own conclusion. can't really go wrong that way :)

[skypilotA1 68]

As an AFF I, I jump with several students who average 145.....not that unusual. You are probably correct. Later on you may wish to get a slower/larger jumpsuit so you can stay with "average" jumpers.

[JohnSherman 1]

If you weigh about 240 pounds and are not over 6 feet tall it might be accurate.

[phreeloader 0]

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If you weigh about 240 pounds and are not over 6 feet tall it might be accurate.

215 and 5'6" ... so not too far off when you add gear... guess i need to work on slowing down... or getting taller

[Shredex 0]

I met a dude that you need to fly in sit in order to keep up with him on his belly. So it's probably accurate.

A nice baggy jumpsuit will help you a lot.