pieter3d 0 #1 August 9, 2003 I see it on quite a few online shops. I've done some student jumps with one, it seems ok. I was planning on getting my own. Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozmik 0 #2 August 9, 2003 I own one, seems quite precise working and they have wide range of colors to choose from Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Blahr 0 #3 August 9, 2003 Advertisements do say that all repairs on the FT-50 need to be done in France. Its a French product. If you live in the states you may want to consider that when buying an altimeter. MAybe consider the Altimaster III Galaxy. Similar price. Very reliable. Goes up to 18,000 ft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites betzilla 56 #4 August 9, 2003 QuoteAdvertisements do say that all repairs on the FT-50 need to be done in France. Its a French product. If you live in the states you may want to consider that when buying an altimeter. We have sent FT-50's to PEC (Parachute Equipment Corporation) in New Jersey for repairs, and usually get them back within 2 weeks -- cost $25 plus shipping one way. They seem to be pretty nice altimeters for the $$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pieter3d 0 #5 August 9, 2003 thanks for the info guys, ill end up buying one of those probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brabzzz 0 #6 August 9, 2003 i bought a new one, it works perfectly. One thing to bear in mind is that it had a slightly domed face and might be slightly easier to scratch if placed face down. Mike --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #7 August 9, 2003 I've had one for about 6 years. Reads a little low at altitude. ..But that is better than high, don't you think. LOL . . . . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #8 August 10, 2003 I had one; it did not hold it's accuracy anywhere near as well as the Altimaster Galaxy I have now. I calibrate mine every 90 days since I have access to a chamber.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites racer42 0 #9 August 10, 2003 Keep it clean and it'll work fine. i also recommend an audible. It's a good combination for me. I tend to anticipate my audible tone which makes me look at my wrist alti.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PilotMike 0 #10 August 11, 2003 QuoteI've had one for about 6 years. Reads a little low at altitude. ..But that is better than high, don't you think. LOL Mine reads about 400' low once above 6,000.' I brought it flying a couple of times and compared it to the aircraft altimeter to see where it was going wrong cuz it always ended up reading 0' on the ground. It hangs up a little at 2K and 6K... I just set it to the right side of the 0 to make up for that hang up at 2K. Breakoff, pull, reserve altitudes are all below 6 anyway. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #11 August 11, 2003 Mike, 400 feet may be out of manufacturer's tolerance for that altitude. I have an FT-50 calibration chart at work . . . I'll get back to you. Meanwhile, you can check with the authorized dealer in the US, PEC Because I train AFF and tandem students, the accuracy of my altimeters is critical. I have access to a chamber and calibrate mine every 90 days.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Wags 0 #12 August 11, 2003 I have two FT-50's, and they both read almost dead on with the airplane's altimeter. I have noticed a lot of skydiving altimeters read a little low at higher altitudes, but mine seem to be quite accurate. Blue Skies, Wags Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #13 August 11, 2003 Man my goes to 24, to 36 the needle just keeps going around. I took my FT50 to a high altitude jump, and worked perfectly Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #14 August 11, 2003 I bought an FT-50 after my Alti-III bit the dust. I have over 250 jumps on it and it's solid. I've banged it against the door and the plane more than once and it just keeps going. The domed lens may be a bit more scratch-prone, but I wouldn't know. As soon as I got it, I put a clear rubber adhesive bumper on the center of the face and if I happen to lay it face-down it won't scratch. You can get the bumpers from Radio Shack: --> Clear Cushion FeetSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #15 August 12, 2003 How you doing Big man!! Have a great day "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Blahr 0 #3 August 9, 2003 Advertisements do say that all repairs on the FT-50 need to be done in France. Its a French product. If you live in the states you may want to consider that when buying an altimeter. MAybe consider the Altimaster III Galaxy. Similar price. Very reliable. Goes up to 18,000 ft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #4 August 9, 2003 QuoteAdvertisements do say that all repairs on the FT-50 need to be done in France. Its a French product. If you live in the states you may want to consider that when buying an altimeter. We have sent FT-50's to PEC (Parachute Equipment Corporation) in New Jersey for repairs, and usually get them back within 2 weeks -- cost $25 plus shipping one way. They seem to be pretty nice altimeters for the $$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pieter3d 0 #5 August 9, 2003 thanks for the info guys, ill end up buying one of those probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brabzzz 0 #6 August 9, 2003 i bought a new one, it works perfectly. One thing to bear in mind is that it had a slightly domed face and might be slightly easier to scratch if placed face down. Mike --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #7 August 9, 2003 I've had one for about 6 years. Reads a little low at altitude. ..But that is better than high, don't you think. LOL . . . . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #8 August 10, 2003 I had one; it did not hold it's accuracy anywhere near as well as the Altimaster Galaxy I have now. I calibrate mine every 90 days since I have access to a chamber.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #9 August 10, 2003 Keep it clean and it'll work fine. i also recommend an audible. It's a good combination for me. I tend to anticipate my audible tone which makes me look at my wrist alti.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PilotMike 0 #10 August 11, 2003 QuoteI've had one for about 6 years. Reads a little low at altitude. ..But that is better than high, don't you think. LOL Mine reads about 400' low once above 6,000.' I brought it flying a couple of times and compared it to the aircraft altimeter to see where it was going wrong cuz it always ended up reading 0' on the ground. It hangs up a little at 2K and 6K... I just set it to the right side of the 0 to make up for that hang up at 2K. Breakoff, pull, reserve altitudes are all below 6 anyway. -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #11 August 11, 2003 Mike, 400 feet may be out of manufacturer's tolerance for that altitude. I have an FT-50 calibration chart at work . . . I'll get back to you. Meanwhile, you can check with the authorized dealer in the US, PEC Because I train AFF and tandem students, the accuracy of my altimeters is critical. I have access to a chamber and calibrate mine every 90 days.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wags 0 #12 August 11, 2003 I have two FT-50's, and they both read almost dead on with the airplane's altimeter. I have noticed a lot of skydiving altimeters read a little low at higher altitudes, but mine seem to be quite accurate. Blue Skies, Wags Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #13 August 11, 2003 Man my goes to 24, to 36 the needle just keeps going around. I took my FT50 to a high altitude jump, and worked perfectly Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #14 August 11, 2003 I bought an FT-50 after my Alti-III bit the dust. I have over 250 jumps on it and it's solid. I've banged it against the door and the plane more than once and it just keeps going. The domed lens may be a bit more scratch-prone, but I wouldn't know. As soon as I got it, I put a clear rubber adhesive bumper on the center of the face and if I happen to lay it face-down it won't scratch. You can get the bumpers from Radio Shack: --> Clear Cushion FeetSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #15 August 12, 2003 How you doing Big man!! Have a great day "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
