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10-15-2020, 05:28 AM #26
Pieps Beacons under fire
I don’t know of any that don’t. That switch design was not meant to replace auto revert, but rather to allow user to quickly go from. search to send.
https://beaconreviews.com/transceiver_comparison.php
https://beaconreviews.com/revert_to_transmit.php
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10-15-2020, 07:49 AM #27
This is scary and I think the new pro was the solution. He had an older beacon it seems. Usually pros get the new models. I could see impact causing damage since the force would trash electronics. But switch design is poor and sounds like a recall. But I’m in my chair so there is that. But I am an engineer
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10-15-2020, 08:00 AM #28
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10-15-2020, 08:44 AM #29
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10-15-2020, 08:46 AM #30
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10-15-2020, 08:49 AM #31
Pieps Beacons under fire
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I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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10-15-2020, 09:24 AM #32
So does anyone know if the underlying switch mechanism beneath the plastic slider is the same on new vs older designs with the switch that extends past the beacon body, or is that a redesign? I know it looks different from the outside, but maybe the guts of the switch contact mechanism didn't change?
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10-15-2020, 09:40 AM #33
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10-15-2020, 10:16 AM #34
hmm, not something you want to feel insecure about.
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10-15-2020, 12:40 PM #35
I had a buddy who's "press" button cracked and the whole thing could and would just slide around. He finally sent it in and they quickly replaced. But in the meantime it would drive me crazy. I'd just randomly search on him to see what mode he happened to be in at any given time - but also at the top of any run
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10-15-2020, 06:40 PM #36Galibier Designcrafting technology in service of music
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10-15-2020, 07:27 PM #37
Beaconreviews page on the switch issue:. https://beaconreviews.com/Specs_PiepsDSP_switch.php
I own this beacon, I see how that tab could break if the beacon is abused or worn improperly.
But... I’m not convinced I need to throw the beacon away and crucify BD.
Just inspect it before use, don’t bury it in hard goods at the bottom of the gear bag and Wear it correctly (screen in).
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10-15-2020, 07:41 PM #38
I pushed pretty damn hard hard in my button and it wouldn't budge out of send. I wonder if a slight difference in how the plastic comes out of the mold results in some buttons that are sturdy and some that will too easily snap out of send. Or does the tab wear down if you repeatedly switch modes without fully depressing the "lock?"
I think I'm going to stick with mine for now, but keep checking the integrity of the switch. I do think Pieps/BD should replace any of these that have this problem, even if they're a bit out of warranty. But I've switched between modes hundreds of times and it still feels solid.
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10-15-2020, 07:42 PM #39
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10-15-2020, 07:45 PM #40
mine broke
screen in
Pieps harness or BD/Pieps pants pocket
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10-15-2020, 07:46 PM #41Registered User
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Pieps Beacons under fire
I heard about this a bit last year- it became my practice to test it both directions after putting it in send. I figure if it doesn’t break - I am good. If it does move - time for a new one. I have yet to get it to budge. However, I have had it where I was part way between functions and it will slide back to off.
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10-15-2020, 09:24 PM #42
I've had this issue before with this beacon - broken plastic switch did enable it to move somewhat freely between the different settings. I walked into the BD warranty office in SLC & walked out with with a new BD Recon 5 minutes later. I ski with my beacon in my pants pocket daily including inbounds days because why not, so I didnt think much of it given the heavy use.
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10-15-2020, 09:27 PM #43
good to beep inbounds
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10-15-2020, 09:56 PM #44
Pieps Beacons under fire
I use a pieps almost daily at work for several years and haven’t seen this problem nor have I heard my coworkers experience it, I inspect it daily and wear it in a harness
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10-15-2020, 10:00 PM #45
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10-15-2020, 10:06 PM #46
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10-15-2020, 11:36 PM #47
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10-16-2020, 05:47 AM #48Registered User
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I just checked my DPS Pro, the button is not cracked, I tried to “slide” the switch without pushing the button and didn’t seem likely to move...but...with very light pressure on the button it easily slid into a different position....
Very worrisome
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10-16-2020, 08:50 AM #49
Were these deaths and incidents in October or September in the Southern Hemisphere?
Why did it take several months for this to become an issue? Was this the result of a months long investigation? What triggered the sudden social media blitzkrieg?
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10-16-2020, 12:24 PM #50
I have a Pieps with the gray slider; no issues. But good to know that there may be something. I'll be on the lookout now.
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