Avalanche Beacons & Gear
Pieps Powder Sport Avalanche Rescue Set
195 490 Ft 127 090 FtScott Patrol Alpride E1 30L Avalanche Kit Backpack
375 290 Ft 278 090 FtPieps Pro BT Lavina Szett
214 990 Ft 144 590 FtBCA TS Avalanche Rescue Package
132 890 FtScott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack
371 390 Ft 266 490 FtBCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe
21 490 Ft 15 490 FtBCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel
23 390 Ft 15 690 FtOrtovox Double Bivy Táska
33 190 Ft 23 390 FtBCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Ultra Light Shovel
31 290 Ft 23 790 FtOrtovox Avabag Re-arming Tool
5 790 Ft 4 890 FtBCA T4 Avalanche Rescue Package
195 490 Ft 148 290 FtOrtovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe
46 890 Ft 39 390 FtBCA PC Crystal Card
5 790 FtOrtovox First Aid Roll Doc
21 490 Ft 16 390 FtOrtovox Ascent 32 Backpack
70 390 Ft 50 990 FtOrtovox Esőhuzat
10 090 FtOrtovox Peak 38 S Dry Síhátizsák
105 490 Ft 69 490 FtBCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel
31 290 Ft 23 990 FtBCA T3 Avalanche Rescue Package
171 990 Ft 152 490 FtOrtovox Probe Extension Steel
11 690 Ft 8 190 FtBurton ak Surgence Tour Hátizsák
74 290 Ft 60 090 FtPieps BT 300 Iprobe
93 790 Ft 73 490 FtOrtovox Peak Light 30 S Ski Backpack
78 190 Ft 47 990 FtOrtovox Tour Rider 30 Backpack
58 590 Ft 44 190 FtOrtovox Peak Light 38 S Síhátizsák
85 990 Ft 56 990 FtOrtovox Tour Rider 28S Backpack
58 590 Ft 44 290 FtOrtovox Free Rider 28 Síhátizsák
78 190 Ft 55 790 FtOrtovox Peak 40 Dry Síhátizsák
105 490 Ft 75 490 FtAvalanche Backcountry Gear Essentials
Skiers and snowboarders that ski off-piste and in the backcountry are always advised to carry avalanche gear with them. The three most important pieces of equipment are an avalanche beacon, avalanche probe and avalanche shovel. What is equally important, is that the user has been trained to use the equipment in case of an avalanche. All of this equipment can be stored in a ski backpack that can be securely strapped to your body.
How To Use Avalanche Gear
The way to learn how to use avalanche gear is to take a course that is led by a professional. This section provides a simple breakdown of what each piece of equipment is used for.
Avalanche Beacon
Avalanche beacons are worn close to the body and give out continuous radio signals that can be detected by other beacons. When searching for a body under snow, beacons can be switched to “search mode” to help locate a body by receiving the desired radio signal.
Avalanche Probe
The probe is used to find the exact location and depth of the body under the snow. It is similar to a foldable tent-pole that you can poke into the snow to feel where the skier is.
Avalanche Shovel
Digging out a skier is what the shovel is used for. They are generally designed with an attachable shovel handle, so they can easily fit in a backpack.
Airbag Packs
Another piece of safety gear equipment that is very useful to have is an airbag pack. Worn as a backpack, this can be activated by pulling on a handle to quickly inflate the airbag with use of compressed air or fan. The additional mass of air helps the skier stay on top of the moving snow and avalanche debris and reduces the chances of getting buried.
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