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Everything you need to know about the Jetforce Airbag Technology 📚🎒

Jetforce Airbag Technology is state-of-the-art technology that inflates your Airbag Electronically. This means you can store more than a single-use off one charge and use it repeatedly by simply re-inserting the deflated airbag into your pack.

The patented Pieps Jetforce Airbag technology can now be found in the following packs: 

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Split Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 35  Airbag

Snowsafe breaks down everything you need to know about the Jetforce airbag technology:

How does the Jetforce Airbag Work?

How do you power up the Jetforce Airbag Technology?

The JetForce airbag is powered by a travel-friendly rechargeable lithium battery.

Like a laptop, when it’s running low on battery it needs to be charged, the jetforce airbag is the same.

It takes around 1 hour for the Jetforce battery to be fully charged, this will allow you to run test activations and be ready for a day in the backcountry.

Jetforce Airbag Filling Time

Fan timing is controlled by the electronics, here is how it cycles:

• 0-9 seconds – Mandatory Fill: During the first 3.5 seconds, the airbag fills 100%. For the next 5.5 seconds, the system continues to run at full speed for safety redundancy.
• 10-60 seconds – Active Performance: The system pulses between full speed and 50% speed. Since this is the most likely time to be carried by the avalanche, it is critical to maintain full volume and recover from any possible tears.
• 61-180 seconds – Volume Maintenance: The system has 20s stand-by intervals between 3s full-speed refilling pulses. The goal is to maintain the volume to aid in visibility and meet CE timing requirements.
• 181 seconds – Active Deflation: After 3 total minutes, the bag will automatically deflate. If partially or completely buried, this has the potential to create a large volume of air for breathing and/or extraction. If unburied, this simply helps repack the airbag quicker.

Automatic System Self-Diognosis

Like no other electronic airbag on the market, Jetforce Electronics performs “good-to-go” system checks on every startup; LED lighting in the handle indicates system status.

• Green = Your Jetforce pack is good to go and is ready for any given avalanche emergency.
• Blue = The battery level on your jet force airbag
• Red = If there is a fault in your airbag.

It’s recommended to run this self-diagnosis in your morning avalanche bulletin.

Automatic Deflation 

The Jetforce Airbag automatically deflates after 3 minutes to create a potential air pocket to help you breathe if you have been caught in an avalanche, it also aids in extraction and facilitates repacking.

How to repack your jetforce airbag?

Puncture Recovery

Secondary inflation pulses allow the puncture-resistant Cordura® airbag to maintain inflation despite small punctures or tears.

Zero Cost User Practice 

JetForce Pro can redeploy multiple times on a single charge, costing minimal time or money – to practice as often as needed.

Whether deployed for practice, in a false alarm or during a slide, it’s easy to re-arm the system for up to four deployments on a single charge.

Is the airbag removable? 

Unlike the Alpride E2 System, the Jetforce Airbag technology is NOT removable.

Black Diamond and Pieps come up with a modular system of using boosters which means you can zip on a 10 litre, 25 Litre or 35 Litre onto the front of your base unit.

This allows you to pack for whatever trip you have in mind, from freeriding, to Multi-Day Ski Tours. 

Can you update the jetforce software?

Bluetooth connectivity allows you to connect wirelessly to the Pieps App for system analysis and firmware updates.

you can also update the Pieps & Black Diamond beacons via the same Pieps App.

How to register and update your firmware?

Flying Hassle-Free

Like the Alpride E2 System, the Jetforce is also not subject to any restrictions for transport, shipment, or storage. 

Conclusion 

so there you have it, you now know what Jetforce airbag technology has to offer, if you looking for a pack with hassle-free flying, intuitive self diagnostic technology, and easy software updates then the jet force is the right pack for you: 

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 10 Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 25 Split Airbag

• Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 35  Airbag

Snowsafe Blogs:

It’s important to stay safe and have the correct training when skiing or snowboarding off-piste please check out further blogs below:

• Everything you need to know about the Alpride E1 Airbag System
• Electric vs Canister powered airbags – Pros & Cons.
• Alpride E1 Airbags vs Jetforce Airbag technology.
• New Ortovox Transceivers for season 21/22, follow the voice.
• Avalanche Transceiver Firmware, How to update your beacon?
• End of season checklist, how to store your avalanche safety equipment correctly.
• Dont Venture off-piste without testing your avalanche transceiver
• Do Smartphones, Watches, Go-Pros interfere with Avalanche Transceivers?

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