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Avalanche Airbags

Here at Snowsafe, we stock the full range of Avalanche Airbags:

We provide the full range of Avalanche Airbags, ranging from electronic airbag systems such as the Alpride E1 System and the Jetforce Airbag Technology. Aswell as canister powered packs like the Ortovox AVABAG & Mammut RAS systems.

Like your Transceiver, Shovel and Probe, Airbags are a vital piece of avalanche safety equipment, The concept of an airbag is to bring you to the top of the surface in an avalanche, stopping you from being buried and suffocating, this is known as the “Brazil Nut Effect”.

Find out more about avalanche airbags at the bottom of this page, Snowsafe explains

  • How do Avalanche Airbags work?
  • How does an avalanche airbag boost my chances of survival in an avalanche? 
  • What airbag systems are available on the market? 
  • Travelling with an Airbag?
  • Care and Maintenance of your airbag? 
  • Canister Refills including Steel & Carbon?

Please see all of the following brands, sizes and models we stock below: 


Scott Backcountry Patrol E2 30 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E2 30 Kit

£979.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof Lite E2 22 Kit

£1,199.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof Lite E2 20 SL Kit

£1,199.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof E2 32 Kit

£1,299.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof E2 30 SL Kit

£1,299.00

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BCA Float E2 22 Kit
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BCA Float E2 25 Kit

£1,199.00

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BCA Float E2 22 Kit
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BCA Float E2 35 Kit

£1,249.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 16 S Kit
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 16 S Kit

£995.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 18 Kit
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 18 Kit

£995.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 26 S Kit - Ice Waterfall
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 26 S Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 28 Kit - Orange
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 28 Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 28 S Kit - Petrol Blue
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 28 S Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 30 Kit - Crazy Orange
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 30 Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 36 S Kit - Mountain Rose
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 36 S Kit

£1,050.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 40 Kit - Petrol Blue
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 40 Kit

£1,050.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Zero 27 Kit - Crazy Orange
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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Zero 27 Kit

£985.00

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AEROSIZE | Vest One Kit
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AEROSIZE | Vest One Kit

£649.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit

£899.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Kit

£899.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit

£899.00

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Osprey Sopris 30 Avalanche Airbag
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Osprey Sopris Pro 30 E1 Airbag Kit

£699.00

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Pieps jetforce BT 10 airbag
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Pieps Jetforce BT 10 Airbag

£799.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Airbag - Black
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Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Airbag

£799.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Airbag - Red
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Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Airbag

£849.00

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Alpride E1 Airbag System
Alpride E1 Airbag System

£595.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Kit

£899.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Kit - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Kit

£899.00

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Scott Pack Patrol E1 40 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit

£899.00

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Osprey Soelden 32 Pro Avalanche Airbag
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Osprey Soelden Pro 32 E1 Airbag Kit

£899.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26L - Black - Front View
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Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26L

£899.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag
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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag

£899.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Airbag

£929.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag
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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag

£999.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 35 Airbag

£949.00

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Inflated airbag - Front View - Night Blue - Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag
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Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Kit

£525.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 Avabag - Yellow Stone
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Ortovox Free Rider 22 Avabag Kit

£599.00

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Ortovox Ascent 38 S Avabag Kit
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Ortovox Ascent 38 S AVABAG Kit

£549.00

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Ortovox Ascent Avabag
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Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Kit

£599.00

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Sale! Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag - Night Blue
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Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Avabag - Dark Blood
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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£199.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Yellow Stone
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Ortovox Free Rider 22 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£209.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Backpack

£229.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack - Front View
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack

£199.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 10L

£45.00

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Sale! Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag
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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 25L Split

£59.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 35L - Black
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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 35L

£45.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 10 Booster - Chilli Red
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Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 10L

£45.00

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Sale! Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Booster - Blue
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Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 25L

£29.00

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Sale! Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Booster - Blue
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Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 35L

£29.00

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Sale! Ortovox Avabag Unit + Avabag Cartridge
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Ortovox AVABAG Unit + AVABAG Carbon Canister

£398.00

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Ortovox Avabag Unit
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Ortovox AVABAG Unit

£375.00

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Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack
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Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£219.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack

£239.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Backpack

£149.00

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ABS Steel Canister with Activation Handle Included
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ABS Steel Canister – Release Unit
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Money back

£69.00

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Terrawest Face Scarf Mask
Terrawest Winter Face Scarf

£4.00

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Ortovox AVABAG Rearming Tool
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Ortovox AVABAG Rearming Tool

£16.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E2 30 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E2 30 Kit

£979.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof Lite E2 22 Kit

£1,199.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof Lite E2 20 SL Kit

£1,199.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof E2 32 Kit

£1,299.00

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Deuter Alproof E2 Airbags
Deuter Alproof E2 30 SL Kit

£1,299.00

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BCA Float E2 22 Kit
BCA Float E2 25 Kit

£1,199.00

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BCA Float E2 22 Kit
BCA Float E2 35 Kit

£1,249.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 16 S Kit
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 16 S Kit

£995.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 18 Kit
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 18 Kit

£995.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 26 S Kit - Ice Waterfall
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 26 S Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 28 Kit - Orange
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Freeride 28 Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 28 S Kit - Petrol Blue
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 28 S Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 30 Kit - Crazy Orange
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 30 Kit

£1,025.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 36 S Kit - Mountain Rose
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 36 S Kit

£1,050.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 40 Kit - Petrol Blue
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Tour 40 Kit

£1,050.00

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Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Zero 27 Kit - Crazy Orange
Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC Zero 27 Kit

£985.00

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AEROSIZE | Vest One Kit
AEROSIZE | Vest One Kit

£649.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit

£899.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Kit

£899.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit

£899.00

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Osprey Sopris 30 Avalanche Airbag
Osprey Sopris Pro 30 E1 Airbag Kit

£699.00

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Pieps jetforce BT 10 airbag
Pieps Jetforce BT 10 Airbag

£799.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Airbag - Black
Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Airbag

£799.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Airbag - Red
Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Airbag

£849.00

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Alpride E1 Airbag System
Alpride E1 Airbag System

£595.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Kit

£899.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Kit - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Kit

£899.00

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Scott Pack Patrol E1 40 Kit
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit

£899.00

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Osprey Soelden 32 Pro Avalanche Airbag
Osprey Soelden Pro 32 E1 Airbag Kit

£899.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26L - Black - Front View
Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26L

£899.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag
Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag

£899.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Airbag

£929.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag
Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag

£999.00

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Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 35 Airbag

£949.00

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Inflated airbag - Front View - Night Blue - Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag
Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Kit

£525.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 Avabag - Yellow Stone
Ortovox Free Rider 22 Avabag Kit

£599.00

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Ortovox Ascent 38 S Avabag Kit
Ortovox Ascent 38 S AVABAG Kit

£549.00

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Ortovox Ascent Avabag
Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Kit

£599.00

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Sale! Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag - Night Blue
Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Avabag - Dark Blood
Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£199.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Yellow Stone
Ortovox Free Rider 22 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£209.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Backpack

£229.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack - Front View
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack

£199.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 10L

£45.00

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Sale! Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Split 25 Airbag
Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 25L Split

£59.00

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Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 35L - Black
Black Diamond JetForce Pro Booster 35L

£45.00

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Pieps Jetforce BT 10 Booster - Chilli Red
Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 10L

£45.00

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Sale! Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Booster - Blue
Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 25L

£29.00

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Sale! Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Booster - Blue
Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 35L

£29.00

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Sale! Ortovox Avabag Unit + Avabag Cartridge
Ortovox AVABAG Unit + AVABAG Carbon Canister

£398.00

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Ortovox Avabag Unit
Ortovox AVABAG Unit

£375.00

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Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack
Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£219.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack

£239.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Backpack

£149.00

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ABS Steel Canister with Activation Handle Included
ABS Steel Canister – Release Unit
Money back

£69.00

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Terrawest Face Scarf Mask
Terrawest Winter Face Scarf

£4.00

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Ortovox AVABAG Rearming Tool
Ortovox AVABAG Rearming Tool

£16.00

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How do Avalanche Airbags work?

All Avalanche Airbag Systems work on the same basic principles, whether it's an electronic or canister powered system:

  • Charge and run a self-diagnostic or install a compressed gas canister into the airbag unit.
  • Pull the activation trigger and the airbag system fills with air, be that using a jet fan or supercapacitors to suck in the surrounding air or from the attached compressed gas canister.

Most airbag systems deploy in around 3.5 seconds 

So now you know how avalanche airbags work, you're probably wondering how does an avalanche airbag boost my chances of survival in an avalanche.


How does an avalanche airbag boost my chances of survival in an avalanche? 

Avalanche statistics show that Avalanche airbags have been tried and tested to increase your chances of survival in an avalanche accident.

How this helps you is called the "Brazil Nut Effect", in the case of an avalanche slide,  Snow can become very granular and heavy meaning high volume items will rise to the surface, whereas smaller items will sink to the bottom. 

Let's Experiment together

  1. Get a clear lunch box and fill it with Muesli (Half full)
  2. Ensure the lid is on, no one needs Muesli over the floor 
  3. Slowly shake the lunch box for around 10 to 15 seconds
  4. Place the box on a flat surface and remove the lid slowly.

What's happened? 

You will have noticed that the heavier items like the nuts and raisins are now at the top of the surface whereas the oats, flakes and smaller particles have sunk to the bottom, this is exactly how avalanche airbags work, strapped to your back, once activated the large balloon inflates and creates a large volume around your head which will bring you to the top of the surface.


What avalanche airbag systems are available on the market? 

Over recent years ski touring and exploring untouched terrain in the backcountry has become very popular, with the market growing, more brands are emerging into the airbag market, with new technology and creative ideas. 

Snowsafe hand selects the best avalanche airbags in the market each season to provide the very best, please see what airbag technology we have to offer: 

Electronic Airbag Systems:


Alpride E1 Systems 

Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit

The Alpride E1 is a fully electronic avalanche airbag, its supercapacitor technology replaces the traditional Li-ion battery that the Jetforce uses and results in the lightest electronic device on the market.

Supercapacitors store electrical energy without any chemical reaction (unlike lithium-ion or lithium-poly batteries)

Supercapacitors are not sensitive to lower temperatures, meaning you get the same performance from -30°C to +40°C.

Alpride has collaborated with major brands such as Scott Sports, Black Diamond and Osprey to create some of the best electric airbags to date.

  • Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Kit
  • Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Kit
  • Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit
  • Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
  • Alpride E1 SuperCap 30 Kit
  • Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
  • Black Diamond Jetforce Tour 26L 
  • Osprey Soelden 32 Pro Kit
  • Osprey Sopris 30 Pro Kit

Find out more in our blog: Everything you need to know about the Alpride E1 Airbag System 


Jetforce Jet-fan Technology 

The Jet Force is the first Avalanche Safety technology to use Jet-fan inflation. This is a breakthrough system that draws air from the unlimited source of the atmosphere.

The battery-powered jet fan inflates the Airbag in 3.5 seconds, and then the 200L Airbag automatically deflates after 3 minutes to create an air pocket to aid in extraction.

  • Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag

  • Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Airbag

  • Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 35  Airbag

  • Pieps Jetforce BT 10 Airbag

  • Pieps Jetforce BT 25 Airbag

  • Pieps Jetforce BT 35 Airbag

Black Diamond and Pieps have created their own Jetforce technology which they only install into their own branded backpacks. 

Find out more about what the differences are between the two electronic systems, Alpride E1 Airbag System vs Jetforce Airbag Technology.


Canister Powered Airbags


Ortovox AVABAG Units 

 

The Ortovox AVABAG is an Extremely Light Airbag System. Thanks to its Innovative Airbag Processing Technology whereby the material is processed for the first time ever without Sewing or additional Sealing.

Thanks to the drastically Reduced Venturi Unit Ortovox have managed to achieve a sensation system weight of 690g. In this sense, simplicity means a reduction in components, lower weight and a high level of reliability. 

  • Ortovox AVABAG Unit
  • Ortovox Carbon Cartridge
  • Ortovox Cross Rider 18
  • Ortovox Free Rider 20 S
  • Ortovox Free Rider 22 
  • Ortovox Ascent 22 
  • Ortovox Ascent 28 S 
  • Ortovox Ascent 30 
  • Ortovox Ascent 38 S  
  • Ortovox Ascent 40

Mammut RAS 

The Mammut Removable Airbag System 3.0 is an avalanche airbag system based on a square, brightly-coloured airbag that deploys behind the wearer’s head within seconds.

Very small packing volume: Fully integrated into the backpack. Does not get in the way of internal organization

Dependable: Compressed gas energy storage is not affected by the weather or the temperature

Complete flexibility: The user can remove the system from the backpack and transfer it to other backpacks in the range. The backpack can be used for other activities.

  • Mammut Flip Removable Airbag 3.0 22L Kit
  • Mammut Ride Removable Airbag 3.0 30L Kit
  • Mammut Carbon Cartridge 300 Bar – Non-Refillable

Travelling with an Avalanche Airbag?

When purchasing an avalanche airbag it's always important to consider where you'll be travelling to, be that Europe or North America. Airlines often have different rules and regulations regarding airbag packs and cartridges so always make sure you check with your airline beforehand.

It's always easier travelling to and within Europe than it is in North America, the USA Travel industry is controlled by The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) which have jurisdiction over all aircraft and passengers to the United States.

This means they do not allow any passengers to travel with pressurised canisters either in hand luggage or in hold luggage. The same rule applies to Canada.

The rules and regulations do NOT apply to electronic airbags, you can travel worldwide with electronic airbags like the Alpride E1 System or the Jetforce Technology, they use the same battery type as a laptop so you can either take this on board like its hand luggage or place it in the hold.

In Europe, some airlines will allow you to travel with a pressurised canister like the Ortovox avabag cartridge or ABS canister if they are notified beforehand. 

We always advise that you contact your airline before you travel just to explain what you are travelling with, as the market grows airlines are more aware of the systems and staff have the knowledge. 


Care and Maintenance of your avalanche airbag? 

Pack inspection 

Give your airbag backpack the once-over by inspecting for any damages, rips or snags, check the shoulder straps and hip fins are correctly attached to the pack.

Electronic Airbags

This is a good time to also make sure the deployment trigger is fitted correctly and deployment is working, Most modern avalanche airbags allow you to run multiple test activations without any cost, Electronic airbags like Black Diamond & Pieps Jetforce and Alpride E1 Airbags will allow you to test activate your pack around 5/6 times on a single charge.

Firmware updates on electronic airbags

Like most of us we have now moved on from canister powered packs and  own a electronic airbag which means being up to date with firmware is extremely important.

The Black Diamond and Pieps Jetforce Technology Airbag can be updated via the Pieps App via your smartphone.

The Alpride E1 Airbags are set on one firmware which does not need to be updated.

Like all electronic items, if there not used or charged for a while then it can cause problems, We recommend charging and test activating your electronic airbag regulary in the summer.

Canister powered airbags

Canister powered airbags like Ortovox AVABAG & Mammut RAS offer a speical rearming tool which you screw into the canister unit, this will allow you to run test a activation with the trigger (No canister or airbag will be deployed) 

If you have a canister powered pack like the Ortovox AVABAG or Mammut RAS its important to ensure that the canister is in date and is not under the provided weight. 

If you have had your canister for two seasons then its important to run a test of your bag and then refill your canister or purchase a new one.

Cleaning your airbag 

We recommend hand washing with mild soap, cold water and a soft-bristle brush. Never bleach your pack. Hang to dry in a warm but shady place, ensuring both inside and out are dry before storing.

Storing your airbag 

If you own a Alpride E1 compatible bag we recommend removing the batteries before storing your pack so the batteries dont corrode in the airbag battery terminal.

Ensure the Alpride E1 and Jetforce airbag unit is switched off before storing.

Canister powered packs can be stored with or without the canister attached.

Store all packs in a cool, dry place for the off-season, End of season checklist, how to store your avalanche safety equipment correctly.


Canister Refills including Steel & Carbon:

Snowsafe offers all Canister Refill Options for canisters, simply drop into us where we can refill your canister or purchase it online and send it to us and we will send yours out on the Next day delivery service, Canisters we currently refill:

  • ABS Steel Canister Refill 
  • ABS Carbon Canister Refill 
  • Ortovox Avabag Cartirdge Refill

It's recommended that you refill your canister every season to make sure the canister has the right amount of compressed gas inside and that the canister is up to date. 

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