If you love summer activities like you do winter then Recco is a must. Whether your a downhill mountain bike enthusiast or love hiking, climbing or walking then where theres a Recco base, you should have a Recco on your helmet, backpack or as a Recco Belt. What is a Recco Reflector? The Recco Reflector is a small … Continue reading “Why wear a Recco reflector this summer? π΄βοΈ”
The Recco reflector is a small non-powered device, which is the size of a band-aid. It weighs less than four grams and has been designed for snowboarders and skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. The two-part system, which features a passive reflector, which is carried by the user, and an active detector, which is carried by … Continue reading “Why add a Recco Reflector to your protective ski helmet? πͺ”
What is a Recco Reflector? The Recco Reflector is a small band-aid size battery-free transponder which makes you searchable to professional mountain rescue teams in the event of an avalanche. If you are caught in an avalanche situation the mountain rescue team will search the avalanche area with a Recco Detector, this detector responds to frequency signals of the … Continue reading “What is a Recco Reflector and why you should always wear one?π΄”
Recco Reflector A Recco reflector is a small, band-aid sized, electronic transponder that weighs less than four grams.Β It is mounted to your ski helmet or to gear that is unlikely to be torn off in the event of an avalanche or outdoor summer accident RECCO Reflector technology makes you searchable to professional rescuers in the … Continue reading “Recco Reflector”
Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector The RECCO Backpack Rescue Reflector has been specially designed for the application on carrying straps of backpacks and is primarily intended for use in the summer to be located by the SAR Recco Detector Helicopter in the event of a missing person situation. Save money by buying a Recco Pre-installed Backpack … Continue reading “Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector”
Terrawest Core 22 Backpack with Recco & Back Protector – Ocean Blue/Orange Safety, Practicality and Innovation, This was the guidelines when developing theΒ Terrawest Core 22 Backpack. Terrawest partnered up with Recco Advanced Rescue TechnologyΒ & SAS-TEC to bring you a new freeriding/downhill ski and snowboarding backpack to the market.Β Designed with modern production methods,Β lightweight and durable … Continue reading “Terrawest Core 22 Backpack with Recco & Back Protector – Ocean Blue/Orange”
Be Searchable, In an outdoor rescue situation RECCO is a vital peice of equipment for all mountain rescue patrollers, here is the history of RECCO and how they have evolved over the years. 1973 Avalanche accident in Γ re, Sweden On December 30, founder Magnus Granhed took part in the rescue after a tragic avalanche accident in … Continue reading “History of RECCO and how they have evolved over the years π΄”
List of Recco Detector Placements 2021 RECCO is a Global Standard for Professional Rescuers More than 900 ski resorts and mountain rescue organizations in 28 countries employ RECCO handheld and SAR helicopter detectors for rescue operations in the Summer & Winter. Where there is a RECCO detector, there should be a RECCO wearer, be that … Continue reading “List of Recco Detector Placements”
Are you heading on a Half Term Ski Trip with no safety equipment for yourselves or your family? “Im skiiing on piste, Why do i need safety equipment like RECCO” is a very common phrase used. Avalanches do happen on piste, marked runs: December 2019 – Val Senales in Italy, a large avalanche on a … Continue reading “Avalanches Can Happen On Piste, Be Searchable with RECCO π΄”