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Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

History of Avalanche Airbags and how they have evolved 🎒

As we all know, technology is a growing market with new ski gadgets being released every season, Avalanche airbags are the same, although they use the same concepts, the airbag technology has evovled alot over the years. Snowsafe breakdown the history of avalanche airbags and how the technology has evolved  1970s – Background  In the … Continue reading “History of Avalanche Airbags and how they have evolved 🎒”

What is a TÜV certification and what Airbags hold the TÜV stamp? 🎒

So your in the market for a New Avalanche Airbag to add to your fleet of Avalanche Safety Equipment but you come across the term “TÜV certified” and your not sure what this means? Snowsafe breakdown what TÜV stands for, why you should opt for a TÜV certified airbag and what current airbag backpacks hold the TÜV … Continue reading “What is a TÜV certification and what Airbags hold the TÜV stamp? 🎒”

Everything you need to know about Ortovox AVABAG 📚🎒

In 2016, the next revolution arrived, the lightweight and compact AVABAG airbag system, the lightest airbag currently operative in the world, weighing in at only 640g.  Made from high-quality materials and innovative design, the Ortovox AVABAG can now be found in the following bags: Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Ortovox Free Rider … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about Ortovox AVABAG 📚🎒”

Avalanche Airbag Warranty, are you covered? 🎒🧾

Whether your in the market for a new avalanche airbag or you recently purchased one, its always good to know if your avalanche airbag is covered under warranty right? Yes initally all airbags are covered under warranty, however this depends on exactly what damages or defects the pack has and how old your airbag model … Continue reading “Avalanche Airbag Warranty, are you covered? 🎒🧾”

Electronic vs Canister Powered Airbags – Pros & Cons ⚡️

As you know, Avalanche Airbags Technology has moved on in the last 5 years and 90% of snowsafe customers now choose the supercapacitor Electonic airbags. Electric and canister-powered Avalanche Airbags are now available on the market, both to protect you in the event of an avalanche and both working in fundamentally the same way.  Airbags … Continue reading “Electronic vs Canister Powered Airbags – Pros & Cons ⚡️”

Ortovox Backpack – Comparison Table

Ortovox Backpacks Features Comparison This season we have the full range of Ortovox Backpacks available, from All Mountain, Freeride, Tour and High alpine Series, compare backpacks below:   Crossriders Powder Riders Tour Riders Free Riders  Haute Routes Ascents Peaks Ideal for All Mountain All Mountain All Mountain Freeriding Touring Touring  High Alpine Capcities Cross Rider 20 … Continue reading “Ortovox Backpack – Comparison Table”

Ortovox Backpacks – Features Glossary

Ortovox Backpacks – Features Glossary Ortovox specialise in Backpacks that offer the highest quality, innovative details and functionality, from the All Mountain Series to High Alpine Series, each pack is carefully designed with features dedicated to that activity. Snowsafe break down everything you need about the Ortovox Backpacks features in this glossary: Interior Features  Exterior Features  Size Guide … Continue reading “Ortovox Backpacks – Features Glossary”

I Was Caught In An Avalanche and Survived Thanks To My Avalanche Airbag. 🎒

By Sky Schwartz. January 28th 2020. Back country skiing I really enjoy off piste back country skiing and have done it in a number of Alpine ski resorts. In previous years my father has hired a ski guide to take my brothers, my friends and myself on backcountry day trips. Last year we wanted to … Continue reading “I Was Caught In An Avalanche and Survived Thanks To My Avalanche Airbag. 🎒”