Snowpulse Airbag vs ABS????

[tekim]

Originally Posted by new24stroke

Still have not seen a price yet

It's listed on their website store.

Get Your Snowpulse Backpack From Avalanche Safety Solutions

tekim

[kgr]

i heard that this snowpulse design is similar to the design that ABS abandoned years ago.

[T-nytro]

Originally Posted by avalanchesafety

I cannot comment on the SCBA tank freezing but there is NO regulator to freeze up on the Snowpulse. I am told that as part of the testing they put the Snowpulse in a shower, then put it in a freezer and then pull it to see if it works, and it did.

The air has to come out of the bottle canister some how. Its not like it is coming out a 1 inch hole. It will be coming out a small hole which will be prone to freezing with any sort of moisture.

[qvperformance]

We will have a Snowpulse Life Bag 30L @ the store after the Edmonton show
if you are not able to make it to the show you can have a look then. Will also
take orders for them at that time. $1149.00 + gst.

[Haggis]

That's pretty spendy for a knock off ABS bag?????? Does that include triggers and canisters?

[qvperformance]

Yes trigger and canister included. Retail to retail Snowpulse $1149.00 for
30Lt & ABS cheapest i have seen $1065.00. Refill price Snowpulse about $30.00, ABS about $150.00. Both really good products, just comes down to
what bag is right for you.

[Pappillion]

It looks like a great product to me. I see it as a last resort for avalanche safety. Better than some one trying to find me with a stick. As for comfort with a helmet on, who cares. the 2000 tons of snow hitting my head will be more uncomfortable. Price wise, 15,000-30,000+ for a sled is a lot more than 1200 for my life. Just my 2 cents.

[sledbunnyracing]

I agree...seems like any bag will do. Each to his own, I'll be checking them out at the show for sure.

Originally Posted by Pappillion

It looks like a great product to me. I see it as a last resort for avalanche safety. Better than some one trying to find me with a stick. As for comfort with a helmet on, who cares. the 2000 tons of snow hitting my head will be more uncomfortable. Price wise, 15,000-30,000+ for a sled is a lot more than 1200 for my life. Just my 2 cents.

[GETR'DONE]

Looks like a decent product. My dad and I are getting packs forsure this year...

[mb1]

Originally Posted by Pappillion

It looks like a great product to me. I see it as a last resort for avalanche safety. Better than some one trying to find me with a stick. As for comfort with a helmet on, who cares. the 2000 tons of snow hitting my head will be more uncomfortable. Price wise, 15,000-30,000+ for a sled is a lot more than 1200 for my life. Just my 2 cents.

Obviously it would be priceless in the event that it saved a life, but most guys don't have $15k - 30k to spend on a sled. I spent about 6 last year. So to put into perspective thats like you paying $3000 - $6000 on a pack.

I'm going to have to wait a while and ride smart.

[kelwar]

I would like to get one but i dont have that much $$$ for me to spend.
Why does saftey have to be so exspensive!!!!

[drop the hammer]

I've got an older generation ABS single pack, and i will try out the fit of the Snowpulse, time to upgrade since my old ABS is a bit small for storage for the riding i do now (it was great for me over the years), but now i need an extra layer and some other gear in my pack and the old single just can't fit it all in, with lunch and a couple gatorades in there too. Also my single has the old style orange hoop rip cord (not the newer T handle) and I did hook it on my bar end once after pulling bits of chaincase out of my belly pan.....damn blown chaincase caused my ABS to go off....i was pissed and then more pissed when she blew.
Also, some guys may not realize that these things do not inflate super fast like a vehicle airbag, it is much slower (if i remember right it is several seconds to full). i would think at that rate it would cradle your head/helmet, not knock you silly as one would think. i hope to see a firing demonstration a the show.

[Haggis]

IMSICK - you feeling particularly thankful today?????? Does everyone get a thank you??

[Pappillion]

no, not everyone. but I hate hearing about people dieing on a mountain when something so simple can save their lives. hell, each time I pack my gear, rent a room, pay for fuel, etc. my trip is over a grand. and twelve hundred is too much for a bag. not very often do I park at the bottom of the hill and see anyone driving a vehicle over two years old. so ya, thank you to everyone who promotes these items. just my two cents!

[2manykids]

Thought this might be something to think about....

[RaspberryNytro]

just a little more food for thought......apparently another brand of pack is coming out this year. Ummmm, I think it's Back Country Access.

RN