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Ortovox Carbon 280 Plus PFA Probe The Ortovox Carbon 280 Plus PFA Probe is light and extendable and comes with the PFA quick-assembly system for complete speed of assembly. Videos Advisor: Compare avalanche probes | ORTOVOX Carbon is lightweight and rigid, and therefore the ideal material for our high-end probes. This lightweight carbon probe is 280 … Continue reading “Ortovox Carbon 280+ PFA Probe”
Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel This Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel turns heads with its unique design that responds to the toughest challenges. Its torsion-free aluminium-magnesium alloy creates an extremely durable and hard-wearing shovel blade. Videos Ortovox Pro Alu III Avalanche Shovel Advisor: Compare avalanche shovels | ORTOVOX An ergonomic handle ensures a good grip for … Continue reading “Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel”
Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel plus Pocket Spike This Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel plus Pocket Spike turns heads with its unique design that responds to the toughest challenges. Its torsion-free aluminium-magnesium alloy creates an extremely durable and hard-wearing shovel blade. Videos Ortovox Pro Alu III Avalanche Shovel Ortovox Pocket Spike Advisor: Compare avalanche shovels | … Continue reading “Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel plus Pocket Spike”
Ortovox Kodiak Shovel The UIAA Certified Ortovox Kodiak Shovel is a hard-wearing, durable avalanche shovel with an ergonomic D-grip as well as a unique clearing function. Videos Ortovox Kodiak Avalanche Shovel Advisor: Compare avalanche shovels | ORTOVOX The rigid, tempered aluminium blade on this shovel gives it a shovelling volume of 3.1 Liters, making it … Continue reading “Ortovox Kodiak Shovel”
Ortovox Steel 320+ PFA Probe The Ortovox Steel 320+ PFA Probe is very sturdy, extendible professional steel probe with PFA quick-assembly system (320 cm in length). Videos Advisor: Compare avalanche probes | ORTOVOX The Ortovox Steel 320+ PFA Probe is our extendible professional steel probe with PFA system, 320cm in length. Thanks to the optimized … Continue reading “Ortovox Steel 320+ PFA Probe”
Ortovox Alu 240 PFA Probe The Ortovox Alu 240 PFA Probe is Sturdy, lightweight and houses the PFA quick-assembly system and rubber handle. Videos Advisor: Compare avalanche probes | ORTOVOX In emergency situations, speed is of the essence. That’s why Ortovox have made our 240cm-long aluminium probe even more efficient. Thanks to the optimized PFA … Continue reading “Ortovox Alu 240 PFA Probe”
Ortovox Zoom Plus Package The Ortovox Zoom Plus Package has been brought together for keen adventurers who like to have only the best value and highest quality equipment. The Ortovox Zoom Plus Package is perfect for beginners or professionals who want the comfort and reassurance that you will be prepared for any kind of situation … Continue reading “Ortovox Zoom Package”
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Ortovox Zoom Package
Finding your serial number on the Zoom+
Switch Transceiver to Transmit.
An orange light will display on your transceiver screen. As soon as the orange light flashes there will be a set of five Double digit numbers which will be your serial number.
(Example serial Number) Orange light appears then five double digits “79 “43” “89” “34” “22”
Spikes and Burials
The distance between the strongest signal and the transmitter is based on the way the two transceivers are positioned and the depth of the burial. This can possibly confuse signals if there in awkward positions and are known as spikes.
During deeper avalanche burials, the strongest signal is rarely directly above the victim. Transceivers with fewer than three antennas and some with three antennas will lead you to the strongest signal, which will be a point that is near but not directly above the victim.
When the transmitting and receiving beacons are on the surface of the snow, the receiving beacon will receive the strongest signal when it is directly above the transmitter. This is right regardless of the positioning of the two beacons and the number of antennas in the receiving transceiver because the transceivers are only a few inches from each other.
Simple Spike Testing
Put a transmitting beacon between your feet, pointing vertically. Note that this should not be an Ortovox 3+,S1+ or Zoom+ due to there orientation-based transmitting.
Set the transceiver you want to test on Search.
Hold the transceiver horizontally at the height of your chest but so you can still read the screen.
Slowly move the transceiver from about two feet from your body toward the centre of your body. Move it about two inches per beep. Keep the transceiver a consistent distance from the ground and avoid twisting it.
The distance on the transceiver that’s searching should decrease as it moves towards the centre of your body. Transceivers with less then three antennas will display the shortest distance when it is a foot or two away from the centre of your body and again when it is directly over the transmitting transceiver.
This test shows if your transceiver handles spikes at one meter.Spike handling is much more significant with deeper burials.
Ortovox 3 Plus Package Ortovox offers the Intuitive and highly functional Ortovox 3 plus Package, with a world-famous transceiver and a lightweight shovel and probe, you will be set for all of your off-piste adventures, This package has been around for a very long time and is one of our top sellers. The price is great, … Continue reading “Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Package”
