We have put out 50ish proclimbs and only had one blow a belt so far. Have had to reshim every one so far.... Ran a XTX Dayco belt on the bosses with good results. Changing the belt is very easy once the foam is removed.
1; pretty sure there is a sign at the bottom that states "ride at your own risk".
2; if you watch "mountain mod mania", pretty sure there is a shot of ozone warning everyone at the cabin at the beginning of the day of the avy danger for that day.
3; avy happened after the bis event day was...
this is equipment that can save your life and the lives of your riding buddies, so I personally think prices should not even enter this discussion. go with what works best and always works! another vote for ABS! their track record speaks for itself.
I have many views and opinions on this avy, but I will keep them to myself as I don't wish to argue with fellow sledders about something that can't be changed or redone. I just hope this terrible avalanche has opened some eyes and that these 2 "brothers" of ours, and the many before them, have...
the racing at BIS is only at superbowl. the rest of the bowls after are won by pulling the toughest lines in each, one rider at a time. so I doubt this is the case but can't confirm that as I was not there for the first year in 8 years.