Hi Sean,

The Oudie 3 was designed for use by paraglider pilots. That is why the
suction cup mount is not included. They don't have a use for it. However,
the suction cup mount is available as an option.

I have never been a fan of the suction cup that is supplied with the Oudie.
Like all suction cup mounts that have a clamping action, it can pull a very
strong vacuum, which pulls the canopy into the shape of the inside of the
suction cup. I don't recommend doing that to a glider canopy. It probably
won't cause any immediate damage, but in the long run it could cause
internal crazing to your $5000+ glider canopy. I therefore recommend using
the RAM 4" rubber suction cups. They work great and don't deform the
canopy. I have added 4 different Oudie mounting arm kits to my Naviter web
page he
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...nt-RAM-Arm-Std

I also stock and sell the Oudie cradles and a nice adapter that can be used
to mount them to a RAM arm or RAM-GN3-238 gooseneck adapter he
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...Cradle-Richter

Although the Oudie 3 does not include a cradle or suction cup mount, they do
include a nice protective case - which is an extra cost option with the
Oudie 2.

The other difference in regard to included accessories is that the Oudie 2
comes with the Oudie Cable Kit but the Oudie 3 does not. The reasoning is
that the Oudie 3 does not necessarily need to be powered externally in
flight since the battery lasts more than 12 hours. The Oudie Cable Kit is
available as an option if you want it for connection to a soaring flight
computer or vario or logger. It works great with the Oudie 3.

You can see the differences between the Oudie 2 and Oudie 3 (including a
list of options) in my Oudie comparison table he
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...mparison_Table

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
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"Sean F (F2)" wrote in message
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Richard,

Why does the 3 not come with the suction cup mount as the Oudie 2 does?

Sean

On Friday, August 16, 2013 8:45:36 PM UTC-7, Paul Remde wrote:
Hi,



I have finished updating my Naviter web page with many details and options

for the Oudie 3.



The Oudie 3 is a Personal Gliding Assistant with built-in aviation grade

GPS, 12 hour battery, audio variometer (not Total Energy compensated) and

SeeYou Mobile and ConnectMe software pre-installed. The Oudie comes

ready-to-fly with airports, airspace and maps for most of the world

pre-installed. Also included are a padded carrying case, wall charger, and

car charger. A great portable system with the Oudie 3, and glider canopy

suction cup mount is shown in the photo. The Oudie helps you navigate
around

a soaring task or directly to any waypoint. Landing sites that are within

gliding range are highlighted in green on the moving map. The Oudie

calculates wind speed and direction while circling in thermals and can

display arrival altitudes at nearby airports or landing sites. The large

built-in battery makes it the ultimate portable soaring flight computer to

take with you in rental or club gliders. Over 5000 Oudie units have been

sold around the world since it was introduced a few years ago - so it is

likely you'll see several of them at your local gliderport.



Oudie Comparison Table

http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...mparison_Table



Oudie 3 Example Systems

http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...xample_Systems



Oudie 3 Details

http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/seeyo...Naviter-Oudie3



Best Regards,



Paul Remde

Cumulus Soaring, Inc.