Freerider equipment checklist and features of avalanche airbags


Freeride skiing, How to choose -guides, Snowkiting by Varuste.net, 27.10.2020
Freerider's checklist:
- shovel, probe, transceiver
- first aid kit, light
- map, compass, phone
- water container (isolated hose in case of bladder) and food
- insurance that covers skiing off piste

Avabag: The most common inflatable avalanche backpack system. Works with gas cartridge. The disadvantage: expensive training (refills of cartridge).

Jetforce: Inflatable avalanche backpack system with battery driven electronic activation system. Jetforce represents the latest technology with a battery-powered fan inside. The lack of gas cartridge enables training without extra costs. In addition, there is no special attention required for travelling.

Mammut / Snowpulse: Inflatable avalanche backpack system, works with a gas cartridge. It was originally a gas cartridge system developed by Snowpulse and quite similar to ABS. Mammut bought Snowpulse a few years ago, after which the airbag has been running under the name of Mammut. The cartridges of Snowpulse and those of Mammut are compatible with each other. The disadvantage: expensive training because of the refills.

Avalung: Black Diamond Avalung includes a hose, thanks to which you can breathe either through the backpack or your jacket.


The most popular avalanche airbags and equipment in our selection

-14%
Mammut Cartridge Refillable 207 bar
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Cartridge Refillable 207 bar
Sale price 197,38 €
Immediately available
Mammut Carbon Cartridge 300 bar Non-Refillable
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Carbon Cartridge 300 bar Non-Refillable
129,00 €
Immediately available
(23)
-11%
Black Diamond Jetforce UL Pack 26L
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Jetforce‪»
Black Diamond
Jetforce UL Pack 26L
Sale price 669,00 €
Immediately available
(1)
-11%
Osprey Sopris Pro 30 E2
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Osprey‪»
Osprey
Sopris Pro 30 E2
Sale price 1 239,66 €
Immediately available
-14%
Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Avabag Kit Womens
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Avabag‪»
Ortovox
Free Rider 20 S Avabag Kit Womens
Outlet price 599,90 €
Immediately available
-22%
Mammut Airbag 3.0 Trigger Test Tool
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Airbag 3.0 Trigger Test Tool
Sale price 11,62 €
Immediately available
(3)

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