jimmytavino 16 #1 June 20, 2003 Uh Oh!!!! I figured my jumpsuit needed washing and after the machine finished,,, only then did I realize that my Alti III was still in the pocket of the suit..... damn......( at least now the altimeter is clean ) damn.... what should I do..?.. I pulled the screws and the case opened,,,and water drained out of it,,, but now what???? can i hope to air dry it... and keep my fingers crossed.???... any altimeter experts out there???????? jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 June 20, 2003 According to Alti Co. you have to ship it to them. If I'm not mistaken, right now is UNUSABLE according to their instructions.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 June 20, 2003 If you're looking for an expert than I would start here: Alti-2 Incorporated 1400 Flightline Blvd, Suite E Deland, Florida 32724 Phone: (386) 943 9333 Fax: (386) 943 9303 E-mail: info@alti-2.com (please note - the "Suite E" is an essential part of our address, if you don't include it we will probably not receive your letter) Give 'em a call, they don't bite. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #4 June 20, 2003 Check with the manufacturer (and send it back), but when I flooded my UW camera, the deal was rinse it with distilled water to get the salt (soap) out and blow dry it with a hair dryer on low. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #5 June 20, 2003 Just send it to Bud's Loft or PEC...it'll cost you $25- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #6 June 20, 2003 You are very very naughty. Bad boy. Look after your equipment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #7 June 20, 2003 It might work OK, but it would probably be smart to send it back in to the factory. I dropped mine on the concrete a while back and everything came loose. There's a place where the guts of the altimeter are epoxied in place and this broke. I epoxied it back together and it now works fine. I always use two altimeters so I checked it closely on the first few jumps. No problems so far, but I know this is "NOT" the recommended thing to do.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #8 June 20, 2003 i also dropped mine on concrete a few times, the needle has fallen off once or twice but it was at zero at the time so i just unscrewed it and put it back on, its a few hundred feet off ussually, but i honestly dont use it that much so im not too worried about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #9 June 20, 2003 ... yeah i did call on the phone and they will take it in and go over it,,, not too costly either.. i'll send it next week I have 2 other wrist mounted altis and an old altimaster for my cheststrap,, ( but I LIKED the blue one... ) anyway I Guess I'm Ok.... just stupid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivinMedic 0 #10 June 20, 2003 That sucks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #11 June 21, 2003 Put it in the dryer on low heat, tumble lightly, and don't forget to use a "Bounce" dry sheet so it is soft and smells good!!! BSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #12 June 21, 2003 This thread was the funniest thing I've read today....then I read your post....HA HA HA!!! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #13 June 21, 2003 Quote Put it in the dryer on low heat, tumble lightly, and don't forget to use a "Bounce" dry sheet so it is soft and smells good!!! ...........I think I'll stay away from anything called "bounce'.. ....When it comes to me,,, or my jumping equipment,,,....thanx anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #14 June 21, 2003 Quote Uh Oh!!!! I figured my jumpsuit needed washing and after the machine finished,,, only then did I realize that my Alti III was still in the pocket of the suit..... damn......( at least now the altimeter is clean ) damn.... what should I do..?.. Take up scuba? After all, you now own a depth gauge.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillyolethang 0 #15 June 21, 2003 Quote anyway I Guess I'm Ok.... just stupid... NEVER would I call you stupid...that's just a SH deal~ I liked the idea of the dryer with the Bounce ...that made me laugh! Happy jumping you ole half century thang you Have a great day at the DZ! Amy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #16 June 21, 2003 hey J T, DOH!!! Hope all works out for ya...for relatively FREE! quick anecdote- It could be worse- one of our hotties had her rig packed by a packer one night be fore closing. she left her gear at the DZ that night. when she came in she couldnt find her alti so she borrowed one. upon onpening her main she found it...as it fell out of the cells to 0ft AGL she didnt bother trying to find it! hope the dryer works for yaMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #17 June 23, 2003 Quote Put it in the dryer on low heat, tumble lightly, and don't forget to use a "Bounce" dry sheet so it is soft and smells good!!! Wouldn't you want to use anti-Bounce? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #18 June 23, 2003 i just wouldn't use it dude. i have friends with these old altimasters that pull at 3.5 because they think it's 2.0 based upon their reading. is that worth it when a group is behind you? jg"dude, where's my main?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackR 0 #19 June 26, 2003 Been there. Done that. I was at Quincy about 4 years ago with my new Sabre 150. It was a tight fit in my container, but was packing okay. I was getting on some organized loads and having a lot of fun. After one load everyone dropped there gear for the video. I came back and packed. When it was time for our next jump, I got my gear on, but couldn't find my wrist-mount Alti-5. I thought it might be back at my campsite and I had a chest-mount Alit-2 that was more accurate anyway. I figured there was no way I was going to fit my 150 and an altimeter in that small D-bag. We had a great jump. As I deployed, I watched my opening, just in case. Sure enough I got to watch my Alti-5 plummet towards the far end of the runway. I landed and told the organizer. He said that, if I found it, they might replace it. When I told him is was an Alti-5 that I had had for 5 years, his only comment was, "It lasted 5 years?"Packin' Jack 42nd Lost Prairie: The Ultimate Answer to Life, the Universe, and Skydiving 25 Jul - 3 Aug 2009 2007 photos: http://www.skydive.com/prairie/pages/prairie.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #20 June 26, 2003 Quote i just wouldn't use it dude. i have friends with these old altimasters that pull at 3.5 because they think it's 2.0 based upon their reading. is that worth it when a group is behind you? jg I've got an old altimaster that I paid around $50. for new, back in the early 70's. Still works perfect. I wouldn't use it though if I did have a problem with it.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #21 June 26, 2003 Quote Quote i just wouldn't use it dude. i have friends with these old altimasters that pull at 3.5 because they think it's 2.0 based upon their reading. is that worth it when a group is behind you? jg .and then you DON'T continue to use it.. As far as a group behind me.......they better be waaaaay behind me,,,,and have better waited,,, a decent length of time between groups.....as we exited..... If I pull at 3.5, and have to worry about someone behind me,,, being INTO me... then better comunication is needed prior to exit.__________________________________________________ I've got an old altimaster that I paid around $50. for new, back in the early 70's. Still works perfect. I wouldn't use it though if I did have a problem with it.....Steve1 Now ,,, as for the Alti III...... I pulled the screws to open the case,,,the water all leaked out of it. It dried. I put it back together. It dials up or down easily,, and I can zero it.... SO......this weekend it is going in my jumpsuit pocket, and I'll take it to altitude and see what happens.....It may just work fine.. ...I'll let ya' all know....in the next chapter,,, of " As the Needle Climbs"........ jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
