I just moved to Park City last fall. I'm skiing more than I ever have in my life (yea!). Right now it's mostly resort, but I do often ski trees and go through the gate to access chutes, bowls, steeps. I've realized that this is not smart without the proper gear and education. So I'm currently taking the Know Before You Go course online, and I've signed up for the 3-day AIARE 1 course locally in Park City in a few weeks.
In the meantime, I'd like to start getting the necessary gear. In addition to a beacon, shovel, and probe, I'd also like to get both an airbag (probably the Black Diamond Jet Force Pro) and an avalung. From what I've read, airbags are best in most conditions, with the exception of trees, where an avalung might be better if I were to fall into a tree well.
I saw the Black Diamond Avalung II Sling, which looks like it could be worn at the same time as an airbag pack. But it seems to be out of stock everywhere, which makes me wonder if it has been discontinued?
I read on another thread here that it's difficult (and maybe even not recommended) to have both an avalung and airbag on at the same time. This is a bummer as there are definitely days where I find myself in trees (where the avalung would be better?) and also in chutes, bowls, open steeps (where the airbag would be better)?
Just wondering how you all approach this. Thanks.
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