derleth 0 #1 October 20, 2002 I am trying to find a mount for my altimeter that mounts to the mudflap. A commercial one sold called "The Wedge" but even Skykat can not get it any longer. I have tried to email the guy in the U.S. who is supposed to distribute them and he never responds. I also recall seeing a post somewhere here at Dropzone.com that linked to a page that showed how to build your own. Anyone remember that ... or does anyone know where I can get The Wedge? Thanx for your help!! ... On landing a wise man once said: "A long walk always beats a short ambulance ride." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #2 October 20, 2002 Try skykat.com. (Sorry folks, don't know how to make it clicky. ) -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 October 20, 2002 RiggerRob was probally the one that posted that info... Sned him a Private Message and he could probally assist you. If not any major loft could probally custom make one if you talk to them.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 October 20, 2002 Wedge-shaped alitimeter mounts are aesy to make with a wedge of foam rubber wrapped in parapack and some sort of strap. However, I suspect that the poster was referring to an ABS plastic gadget that Pat Works showed me about 5 years ago. I slipped from the bottom of the mud flap and hooked over the top edge. This positioned the altimeter a bit below the bottom edge of the mud flap, making it easier for us old farts to focus on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 October 20, 2002 try this - there's a link at the bottom____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derleth 0 #6 October 21, 2002 alex ... thanx a ton for the link!! that's exactly the page i was looking for on how to build-your-own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coho21 0 #7 October 21, 2002 Whoa! That looks pretty cool. Has anyone ever heard of this falling off?J YSD#0009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #8 October 21, 2002 I think on the cover of an issue of Parachutist this year showed it. It's a picture of someone just landing, and the picture was shot with a camera mounted on his foot. It could very well be the January thru March I think.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 October 21, 2002 The pic you are probally thinking of is the one on the remote camera on Rook Nelsons foot in a swoop comp.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #10 October 21, 2002 I also have an example of a mud flap mount made out of webbing, stiffeners, and pull-the-dot snaps. The webbing is sewn into the shape of an isoceles triangle with siffeners between the layers. A strap goes around the mud flap and fastenes with pull the dot snaps. A local rigger who got out of skydiving used to make them. I have one friend who used one for ten years without any problems. It something that I could reproduce fairly easily.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
