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Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

Avalanche Safety Equipment and Backcountry Products

Ortovox AVABAG Unit

Ortovox AVABAG Unit: Thanks to the innovative processing system which requires no sewing or additional sealing, and a drastically reduced venturi unit, the Ortovox Avabag is one of the lightest airbag systems in the world. Weighing only 690g, the system combines an incredible lightweight stripped-down design with the highest levels of reliability. The Ortovox Avabag … Continue reading “Ortovox AVABAG Unit”

What does a good Ski Touring Avalanche Airbag consist of? 🎒

Whether your a first time buyer for a Ski Touring Avalanche Airbag or a avid ski tourer looking to upgrade to something new, searching the internet for a ski touring avalanche airbag can be a bit of a mind field due to the various systems, volumes, features and more. Snowsafe break down what a good … Continue reading “What does a good Ski Touring Avalanche Airbag consist of? 🎒”

New Ortovox LiTRIC Electronic Airbags 🎒⚡️

Ortovox’s First Electric Avalanche Airbag is arriving AW22! Ortovox LiTRIC Electronic Airbag, Dedicated to Ortovox mission to protect mountaineers, Ortovox has made an unusual step and literally crossed borders, partnering with Canadian brand Arc’teryx to jointly develop an avalanche ski airbag system that sets new benchmarks. THE RESULT: The New LiTRIC SYSTEM works electronically, and weighs … Continue reading “New Ortovox LiTRIC Electronic Airbags 🎒⚡️”

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? 🎒”

🆕New Ortovox products for Winter 21-22 🎉

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 🎉”

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 ⚡️”