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Mammut has been working intensively on the topic of safety in the mountains for years and is doing everything in its power to reduce the risks associated with mountain sports. To promote this aim, we are developing new products that set milestones in terms of innovation and safety. We also support prevention and training projects around the world. And, under the Mammut Safety banner, Mammut has committed to increasing the safety of snow sports by means of continuous improvements in equipment, specic training and transmission of knowledge. Mammut is now offering all snow sports enthusiasts the highest safety standards with an avalanche transceiver, a probe, a shovel and an avalanche airbag. In an emergency situation, the combination of these four pieces of safety equipment allows fast and efcient location and rescue.
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TRANSCEIVER SEARCH
Easy: digital-analog three-antenna device with acoustic search guidance Fast: 360 real-time compass display for simple location Effective: rapid, precise marking in the event of multiple buried subjects
PROBE LOCATE
Safe: telescopic locking guarantees fast and simple securing Light: minimum weight thanks to an integrated Dyneema cord Practical: easy to operate when wearing gloves
SHOVEL RESCUE
Robust: shovel blade made from strong anodized aluminum Ergonomic: efcient shoveling thanks to the cleverly shaped handle Efcient: torsional forces are absorbed by the triangular shaft
AIRBAG PREVENT
Simple and safe: thanks to simple physical principles and intuitive operation Light: with new carbon cartridge from approx. 2.1 kg Removable: a single airbag system for different backpack models
Rapid signal recognition and long digital range with direction and distance display as well as 457 kHz and W-Link signal pattern recognition for quick and reliable recording of multiple buried subjects in a list.
INTELLIGENT SEARCH
Audio-supported ne searching in a cross (bracketing) is simplied by using arrows. These clearly show on the display the direction to walk in, based on the distance and signal information in relation to the avalanche transceiver. The device helps users by means of information regarding when to change search direction and the optimum transition from ne searching in a cross (bracketing) to probing (pinpointing). The starting point for guided ne searching dynamically adapts to the depth of the avalanche and the device guides the user based on the remaining distance to the buried subject using one or more processes of ne searching in a cross (bracketing).
Pattern recognition is used to record buried subjects in a list and record them as found by means of a marking function. This means that multiple buried subjects can be located without having to use special search methods.
Analog mode
Analog mode is for resolving challenging search problems using micro search strips, the 3-circle method and circular ne searching. The width of the search strip can be increased to 80 m in analog mode and the receiver sensitivity can be adjusted manually. Earphones can be particularly useful for analog searching.
Rescue-SEND
This mode is used by all rescuers who are involved in a rescue but not personally carrying out a transceiver search. In this mode, the 457 kHz signal is temporarily switched off to avoid interfering with the search. In the event of burial by a secondary avalanche, the motion sensor detects what are now only very slight movements by the rescuer and automatically switches the transmitter back on after four minutes, allowing the buried rescuer to be located using a transceiver.
Vital data
A highly sensitive motion sensor measures even the most subtle motions of the body (e.g. those caused by heart and lung activity). Each movement is interpreted as a sign of life and displayed, by means of W-Link, as an "increased chance of survival" message in the form of a heart icon in the list of buried subjects on the searching device.
The devices in the Barryvox family can be operated using different battery types (alkaline / lithium). In comparison with alkaline batteries, lithium batteries offer longer operating times in low temperatures and do not cause any damage due to leakage. ELEMENT Barryvox: alkaline PULSE Barryvox: alkaline / lithium
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SAFETY TRAINING
However, the most important factor is prevention, and the foundation for this is comprehensive knowledge, proper preparation before a tour and appropriate conduct in the terrain! Emergency equipment is essential on tours: an avalanche transceiver, a shovel, a probe and ideally an avalanche airbag. In addition, use of this equipment in an emergency situation should be practiced regularly. To sign up for a training course, go to www.mammut.ch/safety
Photo: Marc van Swoll
An avalanche airbag is part of your avalanche equipment and should always be used in combination with an avalanche transceiver, a shovel and a probe. Mammut offers two airbag systems: the Removable Airbag System R.A.S. and the new Protection Airbag System. Airbag systems increase the chance of staying on the surface of the avalanche and allow faster location in the event of burial. However, airbags do not prevent avalanches, so never expose yourself to high risk, even with an airbag. Burial by an avalanche is always a life-threatening situation, regardless of your equipment!
COMPONENTS
The Removable Airbag System R.A.S. and the new Protection Airbag System are based on the same ination process: the deployment mechanism is activated by pulling the deployment handle. The mechanism opens the pressure cartridge and the released gas ows into the airbag via a venturi valve; ambient air is also fed into the airbag. The gas in the cartridge and the ambient air inates the 150-liter airbag in approx. three seconds (depending on temperature and altitude).
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Airbag deployed (example shows Protection Airbag) Airbag stowed (example shows Protection Airbag) Deployment mechanism Deployment cable Pressure cartridge Deployment handle (stowable)
Simple and safe Thanks to simple physical principles and intuitive operation the system is safe.
Thanks to simple physical principles and intuitive operation the system is safe. Lightweight In the development of airbag systems special attention was paid to lightweight construction and spacial requirements. This allowed the weight and pack volume to be greatly reduced.
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The effect of an avalanche airbag is based on the physica of inverse segregation. This sorting effect means that in moving mass of particles, the smaller particles gravitate to tom while the larger ones rise to the surface. The avalanch increases the wearer's volume, signicantly boosting this makes it possible to keep the wearer's body on the surfac snow and helps to prevent complete burial.
Compatible with Snowpulse avalanche airbags with Ination System 2.0 (from Winter 11/12) 310 g 500 g 425 g 630 g 555 g Approx. unlled weight 235 g Material Filling Carbon ber Nitrogen 300 bar Steel Aluminum Nitrogen 300 bar Compressed air 207 bar Operating pressure Sold in EU EU US / CA (EU) Head-on-top technology ensures that in most cases the wearer comes to rest in a sitting position with their back facing down the slope and their head on the surface of the snow. This is the ideal position since it means that the respiratory tracts are not covered by snow: this reduces the risk of suffocation. This is possible thanks to the shape and positioning of the airbag: its main buoyancy volume is located around and above the wearer's head.
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Removable
Like the Removable Airbag System R.A.S., the Protection Airbag System is removable and compatible with various backpack models. The airbag system only takes a few minutes to install and remove, and both processes are simple and safe to carry out. The same system can therefore be used for different backpacks and the backpack itself can be used for other activities even without an airbag system.
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