[Mulestar]

My freelap watch seems to have mysteriously quit working. The watch appears to function fine but won't detect the wands. I put fresh batteries in the wands but no luck. As soon as I press start on the watch, rather than flash "run" at me, the timer just starts, and doesn't stop at the bottom wand. I don't think one of the wands is damaged because neither seems to do anything.

Freelap-usa.com seems to be MIA...

Anyone have any similar issues or have experience dealing with them?

This little thing is sick I need to start actually using it over the winter!

 

[IH8Rice]

hmm their website is now gone.
Diablo was the distributor for them, you maybe want to try them.

 

[mattmatt86]

I recall someone at a race this summer saying they went under.

 

[dropmachine]

If thats true, thats a shame. Guess the idiots that think a Ti spring is a sure fire route to a win over the Freelap system could be to blame. Hell of a system for training racers. Other than the price (which may have been enough) I can't see why it failed.

 

[Transcend]

freelap.ch is still live? Maybe the US distributor dropped the ball and they moved on? They do a lot of work in other sports etc.

 

[PepperJester]

http://freelapcanada.com/ is up and running still.

 

[Mulestar]

I'm gonna try to contact them through one of the other websites and see how it goes.

Hopefully I can get it running without having to buy a new watch.

 

[EVIL JN]

I had the same issues and i solved it by resetting the watch.

 

[bizutch]

I'm gonna try to contact them through one of the other websites and see how it goes.

Hopefully I can get it running without having to buy a new watch.

shawn@diablofreeridepark.com is his email. I'm sure lots of others on here have his phone#. Even if he's not the distributor anymore, he could maybe put you in touch with someone.

 

[captainspauldin]

...and this is why bike parks shouldn't get into distribution..

 

[IH8Rice]

...and this is why bike parks shouldn't get into distribution..

ive been saying that for years....i wonder how Bos America is doing

 

[captainspauldin]

ive been saying that for years....i wonder how Bos America is doing

haha yeah I was just thinking the same thing..

 

[Mulestar]

I had the same issues and i solved it by resetting the watch.

Nice...now where did I put that owners manual??

 

[bizutch]

I am awesome. One owners manual...coming up:

http://www.freelapcanada.com/freelapcanada_download/freelap-stopwatch-ownerguide-en.pdf

 

[Mulestar]

I am awesome. One owners manual...coming up:

http://www.freelapcanada.com/freelapcanada_download/freelap-stopwatch-ownerguide-en.pdf

I just skimmed through it right before you posted that. Didn't find anything about resetting but I figured it out foolin around for a little bit.

Doesn't seem to have worked but I need to check the batteries in the wands again since they've been "on" since I figured out the watch crapped.

oh and fyi, Freelap Canada was super prompt with a helpful reply. They are covering freelap usa until new distribution is lined up. Assuming I can track down a proof of purchase he said they'll do their best to help out.

 

[IH8Rice]

hahaha why did you take down that post?

so hows Bos America doing? you left that part of my quote out


edit: that comment solidified my original point

 

[EVIL JN]

I think it is the procedure for erasing all the stored data, i think i just had to push down all the buttons for a couple off seconds. This has happend twice for me and it has worked both times.

 

[cglaeser]

The Freelap Stopwatch and related transmitters are available in the US at http://www.freelaptrackandfield.com

Best,
Christopher Glaeser
contact@freelaptrackandfield.com
Freelap Track & Field

 

[IH8Rice]

The Freelap Stopwatch and related transmitters are available in the US at http://www.freelaptrackandfield.com

Best,
Christopher Glaeser
contact@freelaptrackandfield.com
Freelap Track & Field

sweet!

 

[bizutch]

sweet!

Look again...the watch doubled in price. 1/2 sweet.

 

[IH8Rice]

Look again...the watch doubled in price. 1/2 sweet.

ouch. i didnt remember the price before but that is unfortunate.

 

[ridefast]

wtf?! price gouging like a sombitch

 

[bfrich]

Look again...the watch doubled in price. 1/2 sweet.

Based on my old invoice for the Junior kit the current price is exactly the same as when I bought mine in 2008 .

 

[cglaeser]

Based on my old invoice for the Junior kit the current price is exactly the same as when I bought mine in 2008 .

Yes, and a Google search of articles and reviews written over the past several years shows similar prices as well.

 

[Eastern States Cup]

Based on my old invoice for the Junior kit the current price is exactly the same as when I bought mine in 2008 .

I call BS. You didn't pay for that.

 

[bizutch]

My brain is screwy sometimes, but I could swear everything used to advertise the watch for $129 and the wands for roughly $100. I never bought one, so I'll just move along now.

 

[cglaeser]

Doesn't seem to have worked but I need to check the batteries in the wands again since they've been "on" since I figured out the watch crapped.

Yes, check the batteries in the transmitters to ensure they are good. Also, you can check the battery in the watch by using the back light. Let me know if you need additional assistance.

 

[DHR M]

http://freelapcanada.com/ is up and running still.

New Canadian website now online! Check it out. www.FreelapCanada.com

 

[Dwdrums00]

I have a brand new freelap watch and two polls for sale if anyone is interested. Everything is new and in the box; PM if you are interested.