Market overview of current avalanche transceivers winter 2008/2009

Avalanche transceivers from various manufacturers: Attention! Not all devices shown here are affected by the problems with the marking function (some of the devices shown are old and do not have this function). The current problem only affects devices from Arva and Pieps

Have you decided to buy a new avalanche transceiver? Then the current avalanche transceiver market overview can help you decide. A few tips in advance:

Be careful when buying used and (mostly old) devices on Ebay & Co. There are still rarities around that should actually be thrown away but are sold at a high price instead.
We only recommend buying digital three-antenna devices, as they are far superior to old devices in terms of ease of use and efficiency.
It's worth trying them out! Try out different avalanche transceivers and decide for yourself!

Test result of the DAV safety research from March 2008

For the complete test result of the DAV please note: The Tracker 2 (with three antennas) is not yet on the market and is therefore not included.

Barryvox

Much-praised three-antenna device with fully graphic display and many additional functions. RRP: 379 ?

To the Barryvox Pulse

Pieps DSP

Three-antenna device with good performance and additional functions such as thermometer, compass, altimeter. RRP: 415 ?

The basic version without additional functions (compass etc.) is cheaper, approx. 349 ?

Pieps Freeride

Digital, small (cheap) single-antenna device for off-piste skiers. RRP: 140 ?

To the Pieps LVS (DSP and Freeride)

Tracker 2

New three-antenna device from the American manufacturer BCA. Price: approx. 300 ? Attention: The market launch of the Tracker 2 has been postponed until further notice!

Ortovox S 1

Highly modern digital avalanche transceiver. A free software update 2.0 is now available for the S1, which significantly improves the performance of the device. Price: approx. 379.-