avalanche safety

[chiller]

backpacks are now down around 850 for the mammut, snowpulse and bca's are around 900 for a 30L pack. thinking about the mammut or snowpulse

[ben418]

the leash is sweet if you don't need to ride with a pack it will save your board and your life.
event if you have the pack the board can drag you down.

[Jordan]

Can you still wear a normal pack with it or does it get in the way? You still need a probe/shovel so a backpack in the BC is mandatory unless you're shoving your gear down your pant leg.

[chiller]

yea, I never go into the backcounty without a pack. I've wondered about the snowskate in a slide. lower snow moves slower then upper snow in a slide so while it would pull you down it would also slow you down maybe. I've thought about just using a string on the leash that isn't as bomber so that with enough force, slides can easily break skis, your leash would give. Jeff got caught in a smallish slide last season and actually got wrapped up in his leash. we really don't have any data on snowskates and avalanches and how the shit goes down.

[ben418]

i got catch 3 times last year that's why i came up with this leash one air bag to my waste one air bag on the the leash and just a cheap ring to get the air bag blow up.  so that your board don't get lost and drag you don't ever time it happen all you need to change is the co2 and the ring "made with wire"  i tested and it work did not want to rick anything.. if your ski brake as long your safe it's all good with me. the air bag that you wear is around your waste and it help you stay on top of the snow.
anyway ill be heliboarding all winter with guides so the final tune up will be done. i have a pack as well to see if  it help with the drag.

[chiller]

wow man, three avi incidents?!! I know sometimes my skate can get supper loaded with snow and weigh a ton when it takes off. Are you every worried about it blowing then too?

[ben418]

yes it did happen to me.. but rather be safe then sorry!!
it's a slow process after to repack and reload the air back that what's sucks
i'm wondering if jordan like is pack?? i rode with a guide pack full of guide gear on a deep day it was a f^%$ing work out and trow me of my board  on deep front side carve.
that's why i like the belt thing.

[chiller]

yea riding with a full pack is tricky and takes some getting used to. we already are loaded for bear with our snowshoes and poles plus water, food, shovel, saw, and probe. When you toe side turn you definetly need to counter rotate to keep from looping out. I took my new Wary 33L avipack out yesterday and while it has added 3 lbs to my pack weight it seems to ride good. Its nice to have a hut or igloo to go to. We get a boot in with snowshoes then you can do laps with out the shoes and really lighten up your pack.

[ben418]

riding with a load pack is the best way to stay fit... thanks for the tips. when theres more of 30 cm with my 155  going really fast or pillow lines with a pack still a challenge.

[Jordan]

I am pretty comfortable riding with a pack now, the airbag pack is heavier and bulkier than a normal pack but after a couple times you get use to it. Sometimes I ride with a dog in my coat... so that might help with weight distribution.

[barontieri]

ahahh this is awesome Jordan, a dog who snowskates!!!!

[Jesse]

awe oliver is soo cute. im gona try this with my boxer hahahha might have to tie him to my back though.

[danlast]

a dude died today in telluride sidecountry. not a skater but i knew him well. its sad. stay safe out there everyone

[danlast]

dang he was a skater. he mostly rode a board but he difinitly skated. i have one of his skates actually. he had indefinitly loaned it to me. ill remember him everytime i bring his skate back on the moutain

[chiller]

yea I've been reading about that on TGR. that really sucks and he had a wife and child at home. Danlast what is that terrain like that he set off......sucks, vibes to his family and friends.