Do you wear an Avalanche Air Bag in the Mountains

[McLuvin]

Yes I ride with a Snowpulse.

 

[want to ride]

Picking one up this year.

 

[lewishillbilly]

my son and I wear the Snowpulse Highmark 22's , our riding buddy wears an ABS....we don't go up the trail without them !

 

[Slim]

my son and I wear the Snowpulse Highmark 22's , our riding buddy wears an ABS....we don't go up the trail without them !

just got the same one! ready to go! did a test flight last night haha

 

[Wilk INStheWEST]

just got the same one! ready to go! did a test flight last night haha

How much did that test flight cost you? When I bought mine, they let me do the test in the store, so replacing the o-ring and refilling the cylinder was all on them.
I'm due for a test and o-ring replace this year though, going to be fun.

 

[Slim]

How much did that test flight cost you? When I bought mine, they let me do the test in the store, so replacing the o-ring and refilling the cylinder was all on them.
I'm due for a test and o-ring replace this year though, going to be fun.

didnt get a chance to do that. I had to familiarize myself with it anyways, so i tested it to know what to expect, also packed it all back up so i know how it all works. It came with spare O rings. just need a refill now. Any recommendations as to where to go to get dry air? And cost?

 

[Wilk INStheWEST]

Sometimes fire stations will be able to help you out if you know any fire fighters.

 

[Korey]

didnt get a chance to do that. I had to familiarize myself with it anyways, so i tested it to know what to expect, also packed it all back up so i know how it all works. It came with spare O rings. just need a refill now. Any recommendations as to where to go to get dry air? And cost?

Hey if your in Edmonton just take the bottle to mountain magic and they will replace it with a refilled 1 and if I remember correctly it's about 40 bucks (for the snowpulse system)

 

[Slim]

Hey if your in Edmonton just take the bottle to mountain magic and they will replace it with a refilled 1 and if I remember correctly it's about 40 bucks (for the snowpulse system)

Sweet!! THank you!

 

[C of Red]

I’m contemplating buying an ABS pack over a Snowpulse because I like the redundancy of the two bag system among other things. I was thinking it would provide added safety if one tears open on a rock or tree. Out of curiosity does anyone know the cost to refill the canisters and trigger. I realize the Snowpulse is more convenient to refill than a ABS and I am ok with that, but would it cost me a testical every time I gave it a test pull.

 

[boots]

I picked one up at the sled show now I won't have as much weight on my back.


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[sled_wrangler]

Snow pulse here i figure $1000 is pretty cheap if it saves my ass once !!!

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

Re: Do yow wear an Avalanche Air Bag in the Mountains

NO kidding eh? I totally agree with you! I just bought a snow pulse at the edmonton sled show and hope I never have to pull it!

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

Re: Do yow wear an Avalanche Air Bag in the Mountains

FACT:ddon't get in an avalanche and it can't kill you

 

[norona]

I’m contemplating buying an ABS pack over a Snowpulse because I like the redundancy of the two bag system among other things. I was thinking it would provide added safety if one tears open on a rock or tree. Out of curiosity does anyone know the cost to refill the canisters and trigger. I realize the Snowpulse is more convenient to refill than a ABS and I am ok with that, but would it cost me a testical every time I gave it a test pull.

$40.00 when you bring your blown off cartridge and handle and they give you a refilled cartridge and handle. The $40.00 is for the shop to ship back the bottles to Langley, BC where they are filled. Any ABS dealer can do this..

 

[C of Red]

Great, thank you for the information. I was hoping it wasn't close to replacement cost. The trigger and bottle are not cheap.

 

[C of Red]

$40.00 when you bring your blown off cartridge and handle and they give you a refilled cartridge and handle. The $40.00 is for the shop to ship back the bottles to Langley, BC where they are filled. Any ABS dealer can do this..

Thank you for the advice tonight at the Bow Cycle South open house. Enjoyed your ABS presentation and am happy to be a new owner.

 

[bruteforce650]

I am going to be buying an avi bag soon, but dont know which one to get?? snowpulse? BCA? ABS? Any input would help a lot!

 

[summit800rider]

Re: Do yow wear an Avalanche Air Bag in the Mountains

15 grand for sled 1000 for suit helmut goggles boots glove,etc... and that is being modest. Another 500 for probe shovel and beacon. Sooo another 700 - 1200 pending on preference for an avy pack that has been studied extensively and proven to "GREATLY" improve your survival rate in an avalanche. This shouldnt even be questioned. Great post SBR just wish more people would see this an get on board.

Not to mention the $50,000 Truck and Trailer, a pack is small price to pay indeed

 

[ridegreeninsnow]

i wear a bca float. i dont think any one bag is better then the other. a left hand trigger and a lil room for backcountry needs are a bonus. the fact they can all help save your life is the best thing about them all.