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12-06-2012, 01:24 PM
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Avalanche Airbag Review Video - All Brands
If you aren't sure which airbag you want, you can check out our latest review and hopefully it helps you out with your decision.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dJTFPnEsHY
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01-10-2012, 09:30 AM
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Video: Avalanche Airbag Weight Comparison
We have received a lot of requests to compare the weights of all the different airbags. So we took a few minutes to show you the different weights. You can check out the video to see the different...
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01-10-2012, 09:29 AM
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Video: Avalanche Airbag Weight Comparison
We have received a lot of requests to compare the weights of all the different airbags. So we took a few minutes to show you the different weights. You can check out the video to see the different...
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12-06-2011, 09:24 AM
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Video: Avalanche Airbag Review by SnowBigDeal.com
We will be releasing new videos, hopefully on a weekly basis, on avalanche airbags.
Our first video is a general review of all airbags. We will get more specific as we dive into each brand.
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12-06-2011, 09:09 AM
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SCUBA Utah does refills of the air canisters. If...
SCUBA Utah does refills of the air canisters. If you need an ABS canister, then we can help you out if you want to drive to Mt. Pleasant UT, or you can contact us as we make a trip to the SLC area...
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12-06-2011, 09:07 AM
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Video: Avalanche Airbag Review by SnowBigDeal.com
We will be releasing new videos, hopefully on a weekly basis, on avalanche airbags.
Our first video is a general review of all airbags. We will get more specific as we dive into each brand.
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01-06-2011, 12:28 PM
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Even if this is true, the velcro strap that...
Even if this is true, the velcro strap that secures the handle shouldn't prevent the airbag handle from being able to be pulled. The strap is more to prevent accidental firings, but if you are...
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12-28-2010, 09:03 AM
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The ABS and the Avi-Vest have the easiest handles...
The ABS and the Avi-Vest have the easiest handles to pull (IMO). Both packs use a puncture system as opposed to a cable mechanism like the SnowPulse and BCA packs.
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12-26-2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: Disturbing CO numbers
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Good Post; definitely something to think about. ...
Good Post; definitely something to think about.
Do you think the increased numbers have anything to do with more people reporting the avy incidents? Whereas in prior years there may have been just... -
12-24-2010, 05:45 PM
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Avalanche control canceled when skiers ignore warnings
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13776865
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12-23-2010, 01:16 PM
Thread: ABS Airbag Wireless Activation
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ABS Airbag Wireless Activation
The ABS wireless activation units have now made it into the United States & Canada.
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12-23-2010, 10:06 AM
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All New ABS Powder-Line Avalanche Airbag
The ABS powder-line Airbags have arrived. If you are waiting for a LIGHTWEIGHT avalanche airbag, this is the one you want.
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12-16-2010, 08:38 AM
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No, they are not 30lbs. The ABS Freeride 10L...
No, they are not 30lbs. The ABS Freeride 10L pack is only 4.5lbs without the canister and the canister adds about 1.3lbs.
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12-16-2010, 07:54 AM
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Kaleb, As I've said before, glad you are okay...
Kaleb,
As I've said before, glad you are okay and thanks for posting. Hopefully your willingness to share will save someone else's life!
Thanks for the shoutout too!
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12-03-2010, 01:58 PM
Thread: Backcountry Access Shovel+Saw combo?
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I stand corrected. Thanks everyone for the...
I stand corrected. Thanks everyone for the replies; I always just assumed it was for cutting wood as all the other snow/ice saws I've seen are shaped completely different.
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11-28-2010, 08:59 AM
Thread: Backcountry Access Shovel+Saw combo?
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The BCA Arsenal shovel w/ Saw is a great shovel...
The BCA Arsenal shovel w/ Saw is a great shovel with a great saw; it is a wood saw meant for cutting branches. It is not for cutting through snow and ice for digging a pit and performing stability...
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11-24-2010, 12:22 PM
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We carry the ABS, Snowpulse, BCA, and AviVest. ...
We carry the ABS, Snowpulse, BCA, and AviVest. The ABS and Snowpulse are very well built. Hopefully the BCA 42 will be better built than the BCA float 30.
The ABS stuff is very high quality. I... -
09-16-2010, 05:36 PM
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Avalanche Airbag Canister Refills: The Who, What, Where, & How
The canister refill process can be very confusing because each manufacturer has a different program. Because there are so many different programs, I figured I would put some information on the forum...
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03-22-2010, 09:41 AM
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The canisters for ABS use compressed nitrogen. ...
The canisters for ABS use compressed nitrogen. If you have an empty canister (and used trigger) that is either black or yellow, then we will exchange your canister for $29 (+ Hazmat shipping charges...
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03-22-2010, 08:47 AM
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Thanks for the link! We have the The Float...
Thanks for the link!
We have the The Float 30 in stock, but it does not have any straps for ski-carry or ice-axe. Next year's design will have the additional straps as well as hydration, but... -
03-08-2010, 11:30 AM
Thread: BCA Airbag pack
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We've tried the Float and had great luck with it...
We've tried the Float and had great luck with it (although not in an actual avalanche). Here is an short video clip of it working; although it is on a snowmobiler, you can see how fast it inflates....
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03-04-2010, 04:15 PM
Thread: Snowpulse Packs - anyone bought one?
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I'm not sure how many people are located in Utah,...
I'm not sure how many people are located in Utah, but if you are ever in the area you can stop in our shop in Mt. Pleasant and we will refill your SnowPulse or BCA canister for free.
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03-04-2010, 04:00 PM
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The threads are the same and both canisters...
The threads are the same and both canisters contain compressed nitrogen. The only difference is the size/shape of the canister (the US canister is slightly bigger than the european canister).
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03-04-2010, 03:55 PM
Thread: ABS System Customer Care = Amazing
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Jason, thanks for the recommendation and...
Jason, thanks for the recommendation and hopefully you never have to use the pack in a real avalanche situation!
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