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Gear of the week | Mammut Barryvox S Package

High-quality avalanche equipment set

by Stefanie Höpperger • 03/22/2020
When it comes to safety equipment, not only the avalanche transceiver is important, but also the probe and shovel. Good equipment is available from many suppliers. The important thing is that you like the way it handles and that you get on well with it. As we all know, rescuing your comrades in an emergency is crucial for survival and every second counts.

Mammut has a great package in its range with the Barryvox S, which impresses with its ease of use and robust materials. Recommended for beginners and advanced users alike and therefore our gear of the week:

Avalanche transceiver (LVS) Barryvox S:

A digital - analogue combination device with 3 antennas. Which of course everyone should have these days!

The device scores points with its range of approx. 70 metres and simple operation with search animations. On the display, a little man even shows you when you should bend your knees in the fine search or where and when you should enter the point search, i.e. start probing. It is almost impossible to misunderstand these instructions, but the avalanche transceiver search should still be practised regularly!

The Barryvox S also has a Rescue Send function. Here the device automatically switches from the search function to the send function if the rescuer does not move for two or four minutes (adjustable) to protect against a possible secondary avalanche.

The Barryvox S also has gimmicks such as displaying the vital data of the buried victim, measured using 3D sensors. I cannot judge whether this function works properly and is necessary.

The Barryvox S also has useful functions such as

  • Group test function

  • Multi-burial search and marking function

  • Updateable software

  • And expandable search settings such as: Pro search, acoustic guidance and visual guidance

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There is not too much to say about the probe and shovel. Everything that is important is fulfilled by the Barryvox S Package.

Shovel Alugator Ride

  • A large shovel blade made of aluminium - (with light weight carbon or plastic shovels you won't dig anyone out in hard avalanche snow.)

  • Sufficiently sharp shovel edge

  • Quick to assemble thanks to automatic quick-release fastener

  • Ergonomically shaped T-handle with good grip, which also sits well in the hand.

  • Can be easily stowed in a backpack and yet weighs only 710 grams.

  • Only a conversion to the clearing function is not possible

Probe 240

  • Has a length of 240cm and a diameter of 11mm.

  • Markings for centimetres. These could be a little clearer for my taste.

I personally really like the quick-release system from Mammut. It is quick and easy to use, even when wearing gloves. Throw it up and pull hard at the same time and the probe is assembled, because it shouldn't take any longer. That's why we don't care about the cover - it stays at home.

Conclusion

An absolutely recommendable avalanche set from Mammut, for every man and woman.

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