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smallest lightest most intuitive Beacon with automatic switchover to the search mode Register now @ APP to get warranty extension DSP PRO DSP PRO ICE ICE EDITION DSP SPORT BEACONS bluetooth App controlled Best Buy 2014 Sensor technology Vibration at first reception auto-antennaswitch auto-searchto-send Group check Reviews the activity and transmission parameters of the partner device. recommends to perform a group check before each tour. iprobe Support Beacons with this function can be temporarily deactivated using the smart iprobe. The receiving beacon automatically indicates the next strongest signal. Auto-Search-to-Send This function automatically switches the beacon from search mode to transmit mode, if the beacon is not moving for a certain time (in case of burial). Auto-Antenna-Switch bluetooth Sensor Technologie Awards 2016: iprobe SUPPORT Group check Markfunction Self check A negative influence through electronic devices or metal to the transmitting antenna effects an automatic switching to the other antenna. App-controlled Device management: -Update -Device-Check -Settings only for for easy and intuitive handling. Automatically switching from transmitting mode to search mode. only for
Device-Service If you use the powder and are on tour, your beacon is exposed to extreme conditions such as sub-zero temperatures and humidity. In accordance with EN 300718, your beacon meets the highest technical demands and standards. Despite technology the equipment is subject to aging. For your own safety, please service your beacon as you would your vehicle. Don t forget: The batteries have to be removed over the summer! How often you should service your beacon? First service after 3 years Second service after 5 years After that annually *from the date of purchase Fill in the form and send the device for acceptance Click here for device service: my.pieps.com Regardless of the charge status: Leaking batteries can damage your beacon. It is necessary at the beginning of each season to use new batteries. Beacon in comparison DSP PRO ICE PIEP DSP PRO DSP SPORT Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) 115 x 75 x 28 115 x 75 x 28 106 x 74 x 20 115 x 75 x 28 Weight (g, incl. batteries) 225 225 150 210 Temperature range -20 C to +45 C -20 C to +45 C -20 C to +45 C -20 C to +45 C Transmission frequency 457 457 457 457 (khz, according to EN300718) Digital Signal Processing Receiving antenna 3 3 3 3 Receiving characteristic circular circular circular circular Maximum range (m) 60 60 40 50 Search Strip Width (m) 60 60 40 50 Self-Check Group check ü Transmission parameters check Auto-Antenna-Switch ü iprobe-support ü Display multiple burial ü Mark function ü SCAN function Continuous carrier indication Frequency measurement TX600-Support Auto-Search-to-Send ü Inclinometer Motion sensor Battery 3 batteries (AAA) 3 batteries (AAA) 1 battery (AA) 3 batteries (AAA) Battery lifetime (min. h) 400 400 200 200 Hardened display glass ü Carrying system Neoprene Neoprene Hardcase Neoprene Hand loop ü Update possibility to latest software ü Latest firmware v3.0 v3.0 v1.0 v3.0 Sensor technology ü Bluetooth-controlled ü
know-how: search phases View is on the avalanche cone (surface), display is in angle of view. Signal search Coarse search Fine search Pinpointing Point of impact One rescuer with skis One rescuer by foot The phases of search and rescue Point of disappearance More rescuers d= Search strip width Primary search area Result accuracy Search speed
Intelligent, electronic avalanche-probe with acoustic and visual hit indication patented technology Fully automatic probe genius 60% time saving in pinpointing & probing Effective pinpointing Always probe perpendicular to the snow surface. Probe in a spiral pattern, in 30 cm intervals around the marked fine search result. AVALANCHE-PROBES iprobe II 220 260 Communicate a hit and leave probe in place. Even with systematic probing work, the buried person can be missed several times and this can lead to untercertainty. When probing with the iprobe a continuous signal & a steady light indicate a hit. Furthermore the interpretation of the results is often difficult. The iprobe ensures a clear pinpointing-result. probes in comparison Even if the buried person isn t struck with the probe, this is the starting signal for digging. You save time at companion rescue! iprobe II 220 iprobe II 260 CARBON TOUR 220 CARBON TOUR 260 ALUMINIUM 260 ALUMINIUM 300 AUTO-SWITCH ON/OFF The iprobe is automatically switched on when tensioned and automatically switched off when tension is removed. Optical & Acoustic Display LEDs on the probe head support not only clear acoustics but also the visual hit display MulTIPle burials Benefit through automatic deactivation of beacons with iprobe-support. Special kevlar cable pull system for extra stability and easy extension Weight (g) 390 430 230 265 290 330 Length (cm) 220 260 220 260 260 300 Probing-length 1 (cm) max. 270 max. 310 - - - - Tubes 5 6 5 6 6 7 Tube diameter (mm) 12,50 12,50 13,25 13,25 12,50 12,50 1= Probing length + electronical target range
Foto: Giulia Monego Foto: Melissa Presslaber Foto: Giulia Monego On Skis across the east face The Matterhorn east face: one of the most daring decents in the Alps 50 average gradient Altitude difference 850 m On the 14th of May 1975, the Italian mountaineer, extreme skier and mountain guide, Toni Valeruz completed the first decent of the east face. Because of over 50 first descents inside and beyond the Alps, Toni Valeruz is considered to be one of the most outstanding steep face descent skiers of his generation. The Matterhorn in the Wallis region of Switzerland, due to its distinctive shape and climbing history, is known as one of the most famous mountains in the world. With a height of 4478m the Matterhorn is the landmark of Switzerland. The first successful ascent on the 14th of July 1865 over the Hörnligrad from Zermatt, was lead by the English expedition leader Edward Whymper. The Matterhorn became famous due to the race to become the first to ascend and the tragic loss of 4 mountineers during the decent. An Italian expedition lead by Jean-Antoine Carrel attempted the ascent at the same time, but chose to go over the Liongrat from Cervinia. They reached the peak three days after Whymper. In May 2016, four young female freeriders (three of which are members of the Freeride-team) set out to travel this spectacular wall on skis. The two Austrians, Melissa Presslaber and Lorraine Huber, one Italian, Giulia Monegro and one Frenchwoman Liv Sansoz, all of them passionate mountaineers, were able to complete this adventure successfully. This challenging undertaking requires thorough planning. However, any planning done is pointless if the snow and weather conditions are not optimal. Due to the east-facing direction and the meterological divide of Switzerland/Italy, the Matterhorn is an uncertain undertaking because of its exposure. Many years passed since I first considered crossing over the East Face on skis. Many failed attempts lay in between. Giulia experienced something similiar. She eyed the Matterhorn East Face for a long time too, but it simply wasn t the right time. Now it was. On the day of the ascent and crossing, everything was just perfect. The weather was great, the snow conditions perfect, the body and soul, and the cooperation of our team. It was the perfect day and I am so glad and grateful that I was able to share this adventure with other people who have the same passion as I do. - Melissa Presslaber Foto: Lorraine Huber
The new C-handle Allows easy handling also with the thickest gloves. Rip Stop for a perfect grip Quick-Lock- System the shovel automatically engages into the lock If several diggers are available, the positions should be exchanged in a clockwise direction. You ve got more strength for a longer time! Systematic digging Start digging from the side of the probe and at a distance downhill from the probe equal to the indicated depth of burial. Organize and coordinate the digging! Start a large area at the side of the probe! Work quickly but not hastily! AVALANCHE-SHOVELS SHOVEL C Hoe function for bivouac building Digging work with probe as orientational guide. Shovels in Comparison Rescue sledge function PRO+ RACER T SHOVEL C 660 SHOVEL C 720 TOUR TOUR T Shovel blade dimensions (cm) 30,5 x 24,4 x 7 27,5 x 20,7 x 5 28 x 21,5 x 8,5 30 x 23 x 8,5 28 x 21,7 x 6 28 x 21,7 x 6 Handle pack length (cm) 52 50 50 50 45 48 Integrated bottle opener Total weight (g) 900 660 660 720 520 635 Total length (cm) 105,5 88 88 90 67,5 94
Multiple deployments The compact Lithium-Ion battery supports 4 airbag deployments per charge Practice without additional costs Because the system uses jetfan inflation instead of compressed-gas-cylinders, -Jetforce can be deployed for training without additional costs The revolution in airbag technology Jetforce is the first electronic avalanche-airbag technology with jet-fan inflation In 2 torsolength available Airbag KNOW HOW & Jetforce advantages An inflated avalanche airbag increases the chance of survival: 89% With airbag 78% Without airbag In critical burial, an existing air pocket increases the probability of survival: 1,5-2 hours With air pocket is also helping in the case of burial! 15-35 minutes Without air pocket An avalanche airbag minimizes the critical burial risk: 20% With airbag 47% Without airbag 200 L That s how big the air pocket will become through the Jetforce after the automatic airbagevacuation. Only an inflated airbag helps! 20% According to statistics, the person concerned fails to trigger the airbag in 20% of serious cases. Reason is the uncertainty with the systems. Professional avalanche experts, such as Mountain guides & rescuers, practice regularly Familiarity with the trigger mechanism and training increase the release rate and safety. Practice without additional costs Increase the familiarity of your Jetforce! big air pocket Due to the automatic Airbag-evacuation in the case of burial you get a 200l hollow space. RIDER: 10 liter TOUR PRO: 34 liter TOUR RIDER: 24 liter Attention: Although if you have an airbag, never go on tour without beacon, probe and shovel! Source: Haegeli, P., M. Falk, E. Proctor, B. doubt F. Jarry, S. Logan, K. Kronholm, M. Biskupic H. Brugger: The effectiveness of avalanche airbags. Mountain and Climbing 3/14; 94-101
SET SPORT SET SPORT T SETS DSP SPORT SHOVEL TOUR PROBE ALUMINIUM 260 DSP SPORT SHOVEL TOUR T PROBE ALUMINIUM 260 Only a rescuer who uses the proper emergency equipment can succesfully complete companion rescue within 15 minutes! SET PRO SET SET II 15 min 26 min 59 min SHOVEL PROBE DSP PRO TOUR T ALUMINIUM 260 SHOVEL C 660 PROBE ALUMINIUM 260 SHOVEL C 660 PROBE iprobe II 220 Rescue time for 1 person, at a burial depth of 1 metre (study according to Stumpert)
AVALANCHE PARAMETERS READY TO HAND 30 PLUS XT measure - for your safety! The slope gradient is the key indicator when it comes to evaluating the avalanche danger. Irrespective of the level of risk (danger level), half of all avalanches occure between 36 and 42, the mean value is 39. The probability of triggering a skiing-avalanche increases with the slope-gradient. The electronic inclinometer and thermometer for the ski pole Slope-gradientindicator Easy to attach to all standard ski poles First estimate, then check! Replaceable coin battery C F Temperature display C or F You only can assure a risk-minimised ascent and descent snowtrack, if you are able to evaluate visually the slope gradient in a correct way. Also watch the temperature! Massive changes lead to a risk increase. PRODUCTS BEACONS AVALANCHE-PROBES AVALANCHE SHOVELS ACCESSORIES BACKPACKS iprobe II 220 SHOVEL C 660 30 PLUS XT TOUR RIDER 24 MYOTIS MYOTIS LIGHT DSP PRO iprobe II 260 SHOVEL C 720 BACKUP RIDER 10 PLECOTUS PLECOTUS LIGHT DSP PRO ICE CARBON TOUR 220 SHOVEL PRO+ TX600 TOUR PRO 34 FREERIDER FREERIDER LIGHT DSP SPORT CARBON TOUR 260 SHOVEL RACER T CHECKER CLIMBER PRO RACING You can find all products on www.pieps.com ALUMINIUM 260 SHOVEL TOUR TOUR T BIVY ALPINIST PRO ALUMINIUM 300 FIRST AID
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