Ortovox have an exciting lineup of avalanche safety equipment for you this winter, from a Voice Navigation Beacon to Certified Back Protector compatible Free rider backpacks. Here are our top picks for Winter 2021: 1. Ortovox Diract Voice Transceiver The Ortovox Diract Voice is the worlds First Avalanche Transceiver with Integrated Voice Navigation. Clear, Simple … Continue reading “🆕New Ortovox products for Winter 21-22 🎉”
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 📚🎒”
Ortovox Shovels Buying Guide & Comparison Are you looking to upgrade your avalanche shovel and cant make your mind up on what Ortovox Shovels suits you best? Snowsafe breakdown everything you need to know: Importance of an avalanche Shovel Why do i need a avalanche shovel? Avalanche Shovel Elements – Find out what you should … Continue reading “Ortovox Shovels Buying Guide & Comparison”
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. 🎒”
The winter season is finally creeping up on us, have you got your winter gear ready for this season? New Alpride Osprey and Mammut RAS airbags, Neck Gaiters, Bike Lights and Recco and Backprotector Backpacks and much much more. Snowsafe breakdown the top 10 products for this winter season: 1. Osprey Soleden Pro 32 E1 … Continue reading “Snowsafe Top 10 Products For Winter Season 20/21 🔟”
Mammut 240 Probe Whether you are a ski tourer or a freerider, you are prepared for an emergency with the Mammut 240 Probe. The avalanche probe is made of durable aluminium and features integrated telescopic locking for quick, glove-compatible operation in order to reliably located buried subjects. Probing Techniques: Beacon Search Probing The pinpoint search (within three meters) is the trickiest part … Continue reading “Mammut 240 Probe”
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit The TÜV-certified Electronic Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit is the largest addition to the Patrol E1 avalanche airbag family. This 40 Litre pack is ideal for long ski tours lasting several days in backcountry terrain. Simply move all of your touring equipment from hut to hut with the multiple features this … Continue reading “Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Kit”
Terrawest Core 22 Backpack integrated with Recco & Removable Back Protector/Hydrator Safety, Practicality and Innovation, This was the guidelines when developing the Terrawest Core 22 Backpack. Terrawest partnered up with Recco Advanced Rescue Technology & SAS-TEC back protector to bring you a new freeriding/downhill ski and snowboarding backpack to the market. also including a 2 litre hydrator. … Continue reading “Terrawest Core 22 Backpack integrated with Recco & Removable Back Protector/Hydrator – Dark Knight/Blue”
Whos Venturing into the unknown this winter season? Make sure you’re aware of what to expect from Avalanche Safety Courses There are not many things in the world that will give you the same satisfaction as riding through deep powder in the backcountry, however, this comes at a greater risk. Without taking any avalanche safety … Continue reading “Avalanche Safety Courses”
Servicing your Ortovox AVABAG System AVABAG SERVICE CLIPS From the right preparation to the training of the release – you can learn more about the AVABAG avalanche airbags with these service clips below. The four short tutorials provide you with information about : SETTING THE HANDLE CORRECTLY PREPARATION OF THE ORTOVOX AVABAG SYSTEM INSTALLING THE … Continue reading “Servicing your Ortovox AVABAG System”