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Hello all
Does anyone know where i can get altimeter in india?
Cherian

I use the ones in wrist watches- Casio Protrek. Will go for Tissot shortly. These give other info like Temprature, Atm. Pressure, Compass. Protrek gives rate of ascent etc, but the one I had (bought in 1998) lasted about 5 years then went kaput. Hopefully, the new models should be sturdier- there a solar powered one now.

For altimeter, you could find out from Mountaneering institutes- theres one in Manali.
Director,
Institute of Mountaineering and
Allied Sports,
Manali, HP - 175131 ( INDIA )
Phone: 01902-250337, 253789,
252342, 252206 Fax: 252137
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

If you are into trekking- I will post a comprehensive list of equipment to carry shortly.

I wear a protrek model prt 40 by casio. I have been using the protrek series for the past 7 years. They are very accurate but they need to be calibrated. It can be easily done, provided you have the information of the current height. If not callibrated they are be used to calculate the height gained in a climb.

The latest are the PRT 1300 series from protrek, and cost about 400$. Quite a few casio dealers(including shoppers stop) stock them. The other brand that has similar model is called sunoto, but i havent come across any dealers for this brand.

Regards

Parag

I use a Tissot T-Touch which has several functions, one of them being an Altimeter...

Just out of curiosity. Whats the application ? The Casio's and Tissot's are very good, but not suitable for climbing, mountaneering, skydiving and parachuting.

M.

cherian.k.k wrote:Hello all
Does anyone know where i can get altimeter in india?
Cherian

Hello
I want to test new methord of irrigation( with the help of gravity )in my plantation which is cost effective .altimeter is to help me lay the pipes the best way

Contact this manufacturer in Roorkee. They might be able to guide you:

www.virtualwebonline.biz

Dear Cherian,
I think the best tool for laying the pipes with proper gradients will be a dumpy level.
You can buy one from any servey stores (Rs. 1200 with stand. Student models)
Do not buy the graduated staff, make one. The altimeter may not give you the accuracy in inches/m.m required for pipe line layout grdiant.
Just a thought, for whatever it is worth.
Regards,
Prabir.

You have your answer, but for those interested in Altimeter equipped watches I have to say that I have been using a Casio Pathfinder since some years and have not had any problems. The Tissot looks better but weather prediction and record of ascents and descents are probably not possible. During my stint in a mountaineering institute and later amongst skiing friends I found nobody complaining about the Casios.

Olly wrote:I use a Tissot T-Touch which has several functions, one of them being an Altimeter...

How is it generally- relaiblity etc (the warranty is only for 1 year). what are the other functions? In Casio, the Altimeter works using air pressure, so is not very accurate. Would be grateful to learn more through your experiance before making a hefty investment!

Cherian: It appears that your requirement is not for an absolute altitude reading but for relative heights and slope measurements. I'd recommend a Survey of India topographical sheet of the area and a Brunton Compass. That should do it.

Ashok

hello cheriwan
what a coincidence. i too want one and was googling for it. it does not seem to be available it does not seem to be available in india. a friend of mine has promised to look for it in singapore.
regs
sudhaiob

thankshttp://www.virtualwebonline.biz for the link

Thank you all