Arva

Snowsafe have been selling Arva Avalanche Equipment since 2012

We have been stocking Arva for over 5 years and have recently decided to bring more products to you in season 18/19,

For more than 30 years, Arva has distinguished itself through first-rate snow safety equipment.

Arva are the french leading manufacturer for Avalanche Transceivers for the amateur enthusiast. We offer the following products :

Arva remains committed to Quality and functionality and continues to manufacture all of its transceivers in France.

History of Arva and how they have Evolved ?

1985 – ARVA 4000

In 1985 ARVA introduced ARVA 4000, the first French beacon. Providing a range of twenty meters, this analog beacon had one antenna and no display screen, it was designed for and advanced user and it required training.

Subsequently, beacon performance improved but the key progress was the development of the user interface

1998 – ARVA 9000

In 1998 we introduced the ARVA 9000 which marked a turning point. This new generation of beacons provided distance and direction indication as well as audible cues to make the search significantly simpler,

this was the beginning of digital beacons. While this is a far cry from the efficient tools we use today, it was a big step towards the evolution of the modern beacon.

Very similar to the newer version of the EVO4 Transceiver, you can also find this within a Safety Package.

2018 – 30 Years of Safety on Snow

It has been over 30 years since arva announced the release of its first avalanche transceiver, the ARVA 4000. At the time, the ski-touring market did not exist, skis were narrow underfoot and winter sports were not what they are today.

Snow safety was already Arva’s passion, and the launch of this transceiver was the beginning of a long family story. 30 years later that passion is still intact, with a brand image dedicated to the perpetual search for innovation and quality.

Performance has improved, product categories have multiplied, and sales have been internationalized, but the spirit of the brand has remained consistent.