Beacon question

[rhdsupra]

Im sure this has already been asked and answered somewhere on this forum but i am havin a tough time with the search tool. so here it goes anyway. im deciding between 2 beacons one being the BCA dts tracker and the other being the ortovox f1. any thoughts on which is the better one to go with?

thanks

 

[nathaniel11]

havent had to use it yet but I got the orthovox S1. easy to read, easy to switch from transmit to recieve. digital display, will automatically switch back from recieve to transmit after a set time if the beacon doesnt move just in case u get caught in a second avy. more expensive but definatly worth it

 

[simmy]

I would look towards the mamut pulse, orthovox s1 or the pieps dps. All seem to be great easy to use(practise and training is still a must). If you want something less costly pieps makes a small digital I can't remember the name but very well priced just not as effective for multi-beacon searches.

 

[Ex-Member]

Tracker.

They're stupid easy to use.

It's what I ride with.

 

[sledheadd]

I went with the mamuth pulse this time and it is the easiest beacon that I have ever used.
Found one for $330.00 usd on Backcountry.com
You can eliminate the signals that you have already found in a multiple burial.
Also has a heart beat - movement sensor.

 

[570MC]

Tracker

 

[rhdsupra]

i live in lethbridge and we dont have much for sled shops round here...do u guys know of anywhere close that has trackers....it sounds like the majority are recomending that one

 

[570MC]

you can buy them at snowbigdeal.com (i think that is the site). They have the best deals

 

[RGM]

Tracker is old technology now with only 2 antennas get one that has 3 unless of course you are still riding a 500 fan and like the old stuff.

 

[rhdsupra]

any stores close by that you know of....i need 2 for tomorow and cant really wait for shipping

 

[RGM]

Spirit West 735 10th Avenue S.W. - T2R0B3 Calgary -
Tel.:403 2631381
Track'n Trail 10148 - 82nd Avenue - T6E 1Z5 Edmonton
Tel.780) 432-1707
Kelley's Sports International #27 ? 51128 Range Road 261 - T7Y 1B8 Spruce Grove -
Tel.780) 987 4756

Kelly sports is the distributor

 

[rjm350]

I'm not sure where you are going ridding, but if your heading into the Crowsnest Pass, you could always rent them...try Mountain Memories Guiding and Rentals Ltd. at (403) 564-4814.
I also know Lori from Zacs Tracs had all kinds of becons for sale, and she can probably give you the best advise on a beacon as that is what she does....http://www.zacstracs.com/

 

[Ex-Member]

you can buy them at snowbigdeal.com (i think that is the site). They have the best deals

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