Unfortunately, that orange loop can not be updated to the T-grip handle. The cable lengths are quite different, and it does not work properly. The black/red loops that came out a year or two after the pack shown in the picture can be updated to the folding T-grip.
As for the sewing... I'm not...
Basically the only packs that DO NOT need this update are this year's packs (2014-15). The only packs that are guaranteed to be from this year and thus don't need to be checked are the Highmark Pro and Highmark Vest in BLACK. This is a new colorway for this year and didn't exist last year...
Here is a link to all of our Snowpulse Highmark dealers in the Edmonton area:
The largest dealers in the Edmonton area are Martin Motorsports and Cycle Works
You can also shop online @ www.avalanchesafety.ca
Hello Everyone,
Mammut/Snowpulse has just released a service bulletin affecting all 2.0 avalanche airbag systems from 2011-2012 season through to the 2013-14 season.
"Individual feedback and intense subsequent inspections have shown that in very rare cases the connection between the release...
Mountain Magic in Edmonton (Bruce or Don) should be able to do it, or Ken at Specialty. Beyond that give Avalanche Safety Solutions in Golden a call at 250-344-8606 and they can send you the o-ring, grease, etc you need to change it yourself and then you can have the cylinder filled at Martin's...
Hello Everyone,
There has been a service statement put out for inspection of Mammut and Snowpulse packs using the 2.0 inflation system with production dates for the 2011/12 and 12/13 winter. This service announcement does NOT affect the current Highmark line using the Snowpulse inflation...
Thanks for your comments. I have passed this on to the guys in Switzwerland who run the website and the content on it. I agree that it should be on there. Thanks again.
Hello All,
I just wanted to pass on a message that there is a free update for the 2008-09 Snowpulse pack that is available at your local Snowpulse retailer. The piece is a booster which installs easily over the venturi making it a closed system which in turn gives the pack more deployment power...