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Black Diamond
Guide BT Beacon

4.621621621621622 out of 5 stars
37 Reviews
$499.95
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Guide BT

The Black Diamond Guide BT is an avalanche beacon that designed with a full list of features that can fit the needs of mountain professionals. It's built in a housing that has soft contact points to feel better and more secure in your hand when you're conducting a search, and its three-antenna design eliminates spikes or the scenario where your beacon incorrectly points to a location that is isn't near your victim. An impressive 60-meter circular range means you can pick up your victim's signal from farther away and get on track faster, helping to save precious time, and if the slide has buried multiple victims you can use the mark and scan function to locate multiple victims, and mark each as you find them so your partner can start digging for maximum efficiency. The Guide is equipped with a continuous carry mode, too, which can locate analog beacons in the event that the victim was carrying one.


Details

  • Professional grade avalanche beacon for backcountry travel
  • Three-antenna design reduces signal spikes for improved accuracy
  • 60m circular range lets you pick up victim's signal from farther away
  • Mark and scan function to locate multiple victims in a single search
  • Auto antenna switch automatically adjusts to send the best signal
  • Built-in inclinometer lets you easily read slope angles on the go
  • Continuous carry mode means you can locate analog beacons
  • Bluetooth connection for managing settings and software updates
  • Item #BLD00U5
Antennas
3
Digital Range
60m
Functions
Bluetooth, mark and scan, self-check, Digital Signal Processor, inclinometer, continuous carrier mode, compatible with TX600 and iProbe
Battery
3 AAA batteries
Battery Life
400h in send mode
Harness Included
yes
Dimensions
115 x 75 x 28mm (4.5 x 3 x 1.1in)
Claimed Weight
7.9oz
Recommended Use
backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 37 ratings

Review Summary

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2 Stars - 0 reviews
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5 Stars - 30 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

June 3, 2023

Easy to use and reliable

Had a BCA beacon for years and this winter it decided (along with two others) to malfunction. Had borrowed a friends BD beacon for one use and liked the ease of use and functions. Another great BD product!!

NATHANIEL K.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 19, 2023

Fast processing, smart beacon

Fast processing, easy to use beacon with great features. Like any beacon, this is only as good as your training with it, but once trained, it’ll help you save valuable search time in locating buried subjects. Great multi burial functionality.

Zachary C.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 14, 2023

Safety first!

Easy to use, dependable, and know I can count on this in the backcountry!

Lori A.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

March 7, 2023

Yay beacon!

Just the the pieps beacons. But better looking. I am very happy with this purchase! Thanks for making awesome gear Black Diamond!

Kate J.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 6, 2023

New to Beacons

I recently bought the Guide BT, it is my first beacon. Working with friends who have other brands, to familiarize myself with the use, I find the Guide BT more user friendly than competing brands. The Guide BT's screen is easy to understand when in search mode, and when "flagging" after a find. Highly recommended.

Adam C.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

4 out of 5 stars

February 23, 2023

Overall intuitive and easy to

Overall intuitive and easy to use. The only dislike is the slider button and locking button.

Matt S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 19, 2023

This beacon is easy to

This beacon is easy to use and capable. It is my first beacon, and with the help of the user manual I was able to figure it out no problem. The harness is easy and comfortable to wear.

Brody S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

January 7, 2023

Top notch

I worked as a professional guide for many years. Now, even being away from the industry this is the only beacon I trust. Has all the top features, processing speed and ease of use that you want out of a beacon. If you are a pro or an avid backcountry user, this is the beacon for you.

Phil H.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 31, 2022

Safety First

This beacon had everything I was looking for and it was delivered quickly!

Shawn O.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

December 19, 2022

Great beacon

Great beacon, very easy to use, has a function to check beacons with moving off of ‘send’ mode. No parts to break off. Great and simple harness.

Steve P.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com