Avalanche Beacons & Gear
Black Diamond Transfer Shovel
$87.95Scott Patrol Alpride E1 40L Avalanche Kit Backpack
$1,429.95 $1,079.95BCA Slope Meter
$35.95Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Rescue Set
$789.95 $599.95
Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Pack 35L Avalanche Backpack
$2,139.95 $1,529.95
BCA TS Avalanche Transceiver
$389.95 $329.95
Pieps Powder Sport Avalanche Rescue Set
$609.95 $489.95
Scott Patrol Alpride E1 30L Avalanche Kit Backpack
$1,369.95 $1,049.95
BCA Stealth 240 Avalanche Probe
$78.95 $67.95
Pieps Alu 260 Sport Probe
$99.95 $97.95
BCA PC Crystal Card
$20.95 $16.95
Burton ak Dispatcher 25L Backpack
$239.95
Black Diamond Quickdraw Carbon Probe 240
$149.95 $134.95
ABS A.Light Base Unit
$929.95 $769.95
BCA Thermometer
$46.95
Pieps Carbon Pro Probe 300
$156.95 $132.95
BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Shovel
$85.95 $69.95
Dakine RAS Removable Airbag
$929.95 $589.95
BCA Magnifying Loupe
$57.95
Pieps T Shovel 825 Pro+
$135.95 $96.95
BCA Dozer 1 T-Handle Ultra Light Shovel
$113.95 $109.95
Burton ak Surgence Tour Backpack
$269.95 $259.95
BCA Dozer 2H Hoe Shovel
$113.95 $88.95
Pieps T640 Telescopic Shovel
$85.95
Pieps BT 300 Iprobe
$339.95
Pieps Powder BT Avalanche Transceiver
$489.95 $389.95
Scott Patrol Alpride E1 22L Avalanche Kit Backpack
$1,359.95 $1,009.95
Pieps Alu Probe 300
$113.95 $90.95Avalanche 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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