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 TransceiverThe Ortovox Diract Voice is the worlds First Avalanche Transceiver with Integrated Voice Navigation. Clear, Simple Instructions support … 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 Airbag … Continue reading “Snowsafe Top 10 Products For Winter Season 20/21 🔟”
Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 10L The Pieps JetForce Booster Pack 10L attaches to Pieps’ new Jetforce BT system, adding versatility to your avalanche airbag set-up. Ideal For: For one day tours of backcountry and off-piste this Pieps JetForce Booster Pack 10L is ideal, enough space for the shovel, probe and transceiver and daypack. Also an ideal size for heli … Continue reading “Pieps Jetforce Booster Pack 10L”
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”
Mammut Alugator Twist Shovel Part of any standard safety equipment for ski tourers and freeriders: the Mammut Alugator Twist Shovel’s pre-shaped shaft offers maximum performance in every situation and can be twisted if need be to achieve an excellent leverage effect. The variety of possible shaft positions in the blade guarantees optimal transfer of strength when … Continue reading “Mammut Alugator Twist Shovel”
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”