JellyBelly 1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 These look cool opened up even when there's no avalanche. The next fashion, for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Really cool if it could be an add on to an existing pack. Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Errr, what does "TO HAVE ONE'S HEAD IN THE BALL WITHOUT CONFUSION" mean???? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You can get a ABS that gives you the base unit and add different size packs. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 quite expensive and not allowed on some airlines. but great for biglines! Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Any idea how effective these types of things are ? (For avie survival, not pulling at the local...) Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 They have saved one person. Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 One person is plenty...especially if you are that one person. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 hear hear!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 The type you see in the pic is more effective than ABS systems because: - You have space around the head which creates more breathable space - The airbag around your head acts as impact protection - You are more likely to be in heads up position when in a avalanche The whole system works on the principle that a bigger particle floats on top in a moving avalanche. It will work unless you are at the bottom and the avalance dumps on top and stops there. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Bond had a good one in The World Is Not Enough. That one was a complete globe like thing. (It might have been made by Q, not sure). Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 there was room to bonk in Bond's one. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes, though he needed to find a less hysterical lady. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Nice shoes.. Link to post Share on other sites
yamayamayama 2 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Whats that then thursday? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 she's nice and I like to compliment her on her shoes Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Back to topic.. There are 2 types. One operates with a CO2 cartridge (ABS) and the other with Air. The one with air is obviously an advantage because you can breath that after burial if you can puncture it. The air one also has two types of cartidge pressure, one for Europe and the other for North America. These comply with the airline regulations. Some heli operators are bit iffy about them and don't want them aboard. You got to check that out. Link to post Share on other sites
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