| Brunton ADC Ridge Mechanical Altimeter |  | Brand: Brunton
List Price: $75.99
Buy New: $37.64
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Rating:  19 reviews
Color: Grey, silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 4.6 x 2.5
MPN: F-ADC-RIDGE
Model: F-ADC-RIDGE
UPC: 080078006272
EAN: 0080078006272
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| Features:
| • | Compact handheld altimeter for gauging pressure and altitude | | • | Easily calibrated by turning the altimeter scale ring | | • | Ergonomic body design provides perfect hand fit with or without gloves | | • | No battery necessary; includes click-on lanyard for transport | | • | Backed by two-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Brunton Altimeter with Barometric Pressure Sensing Instrument ADC-RIDGE
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 adc ridge December 9, 2009
Robert Gaines (gillette wyoming)
i love this little toy always wanted one and it works beautifuly ! such a fun toy
 Brunton ADC Ridge Mechanical Altimeter November 30, 2009
Geronimo (Rio Rancho, NM, US)
This altimeter seems to work beautifully. Like most small mechanical altimeters; however, good vision is a must and it is hard to interpolate closer than (+/-) fifty feet. If accuracy or quick reference is a must; spend lots more money and get something with GPS capability and a digital readout.
Need to play with it awhile November 16, 2009
ZBearz (Albuquerque, NM USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I haven't had the time to really check elevation with it, I will get back on that later. I have found that setting your exact elevation and waiting for awhile that it works for the barometer, with mine I give it light tap in the palm of my hand & reset the elevation & take my baromteric reading is sometimes off by one mark & sometimes ride on, but then my other barometer could be off or even the weatherman, as far as I can tell its working fine. Take some time & patience to play it. I almost sent mine back!
A real barometric altimeter! October 18, 2009
Oz DiGennaro (Boulder, CO USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an old-school barometric altimeter. No electronics. No batteries. Knowing the Brunton company, it's going to be reliable - forever.
You actually need NO directions. Mine will suffice: 1) take the altimeter to a place of known altitude 2) rotate outer ring until the altimeter reads correctly. When doing this ignore the direct barometric pressure reading (in inches of mercury, about thirty inches at sea level)! This calibration should be repeated at least once a day.
And if you want to use it as a barometer, do not change altitude. Use the old old trick: gently flick the altimeter with your index finger, while watching carefully. If the needle jumps up a little bit, the pressure is rising. And vice versa.
Amaze your friends! You can actually understand that altitude is related to barometric pressure: NOT a linear proportion though.
Simple, cost effective solution October 14, 2009
Craig J. Robertson (Redmond,wa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am an avid day hiker hiking at elevations from 2,000' to 7,000' two or three times weekly during the hiking season.
The Brunton analog altimeter fully meets my need of having an accurate, easy to use and cost effective means to measure my altitude for the purpose of backcountry navigation.
I like the fact that it does not have a lot of redundant functionality (I already own a wrist watch and compass).
I've used it for three months now and find it to be rugged, light and easy to read.
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