Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Tracker 2 & ARVA Axis Reviews
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| click to enlarge - Crankitup Gear Price £250 |
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| click to enlarge - Crankitup Gear Price £255 |
Monday, 23 January 2012
ARVA AXIS
The Arva "Axis" has all the good features of the Mammut Pulse(and none of the daft ones IMHO) and the internals are (I think) Barryvox so possibly from the same stable. But - the Axis is £275 RRP. It seems a no brainer to me that if you want good technology and a "mark" function then the ARVA is stunning value especially as it's £100 cheaper. Reviews are excellent http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/Specs_ArvaAxis.asp and a few friends in the Alps have used them and really like them. I hope to have a test one soon that folk can try at the Glencoe Beacon park
I can also get the Arva "Link" Beacon, but to be honest I see it as the same as the "Pulse" which will be outsold by the cheaper "Element". Lets hope Mammut waterproof them better as an MRT at the Glencoe Beacon park had twelve go down with water ingress and had to be returned to Mammut. Some ski tour folk were at the Beacon park with ARVA Evo's yesterday. They also seemed happy with the Evo which is the basic ARVA model.
I don't think my stance as the Tracker 2 as being the best and most reliable and simple to use beacon will change. But a lot of folk seem to want a "Mark" feature. Telling them that the 3 circle search method is just as fast doesn't seem to cut it with them, nor do they like to hear that digging the first person found out fast is what saves lives. Never the less this seems a good beacon and it gets a 5 star review so mark away. Give me a call if you want one.
The AXIS is the latest avalanche beacon in our product line, and it leverages the technologies and features developed for the Link.
It’s the most advanced and versatile device within its product category. Featuring both digital and analog search modes, a marking function, and a 50 meter search width band, it is the perfect answer for the advanced ski enthusiast looking for performance.
Features the exclusive Standby function, which integrates a motion sensor to secure the user in case of a second avalanche during the search process, while probing or shoveling.
Specifications:
- Digital and analog
- Search Bandwidth: 50 meters
- 3 antennas
- 4 AAA alkaline batteries
- Operating time: 250+ hours
- Manufacturer warranty: 5 years
- Weight: 9.2 oz, 260 grams
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