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? 🎒”
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 📚🎒”
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? 🎒🧾”
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 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”
Pieps Set Pro BT The Pieps Set Pro BT was bulit for the pro riders, this avalanche safety package includes a 3 antenna innovative Pro BT Beacon, Telescopic lightweight shovel and 300 cm Aluminum Probe. Pieps Set Pro BT Videos Pieps Pro BT Pieps Beacons Pieps Shovel T705 Pro Pieps Probe Alu 300 Sport What’s … Continue reading “Pieps Set Pro BT”
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. 🎒”
Slope Angel Slope Angel is an essential aid that enables assessment of the safety of the terrain when skiers, mountaineers, hikers and rescue teams venture into the mountains away from marked pistes and trails. See a short clip of the slope angel below: Slope Angel Video? What’s Included Slope Angel Incinclinometer and thermometer Slope Angel … Continue reading “Slope Angel (Inclinometer and Thermometer)”
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 🔟”