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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package
Will this help locate youself in the case that you become trapped...
By JT
Ranked #296 - Avalanche Safety
February 2, 2011
Will this help locate youself in the case that you become trapped in an avalanche? Or is it simply for finding others?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By jamey parks
Ranked #18 - Avalanche Safety
February 2, 2011
thus, a partner is also "required equipment" when in the backcountry.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Phil Maher
Ranked #15 - Avalanche Safety
February 2, 2011
The beacon will help you track others that are buried, and help them locate you if you're buried. Never go into avalanche terrain without it, and really take the time to learn how to use it effectively. Same goes for the shovel and probe. The tools will only do their job as long as the person using them knows how to do theirs.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Beacon Range:
- 50 m
- Digital:
- yes
- Antenna:
- dual
- Battery Type:
- 3AAA
- Battery Life:
- Min. 1hr in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (250hr in transmit only or 50hr in search only)
- Shovel Material:
- [blade], 6061-Series aluminum; [shaft], 6061-Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- no
- Blade Size:
- 9 x 10 in
- Assembled Length:
- 25 in
- Probe Material:
- carbon fiber
- Length:
- (extended) 8 ft 6 in
- Storage Sack:
- yes, included
- Weight:
- (beacon) 13 oz, (probe) 7.3 oz, (shovel) 16 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry travel, avalanche rescue, snow science study
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 years
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