We've have been looking into adding a laser level to the arsenal, and found the zip level intriguing.
Ziplevel.com
The zip level appears to have several advantages over traditional lasers: 1) ease of setup, 2) intuitive read-out, 3) never needs calibration, and 4) fewer components that can fail.
I am wondering what the disadvantages might be?
Zip levels cost about the same as a basic laser level package, but I know good folks like Paul recommend upgrading out of a laser package with a fiber-glass/Aluminum tripod and direct reading rod...So the zip level would run round $850 (Northern Tool)and a mid-level laser setup would be at least a couple hundred more (Gemplers).
One website mentioned that after three years the Zip-level will require a gas-recharge, but that's better than calibrating laser levels twice a year like Bill Schwab does...
We do mostly residential paths and patios, and I'm looking forward to the efficiency improvements and quality improvements high-tech offers of strings, stakes and bubbles under glass.
Anyway, any information would be great.
