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VD.
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Ok so I going cat skiing in two weeks and it's about time I moved from analog bacons to a digital one, I was thinking about the tracker2 or maybe the DTS, any other suggestions or comments?
Jan 24 2012 12:17AM
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pbandj
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pick whichever one is more simple to use.
Jan 24 2012 12:26AM
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VD.
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bump
Jan 24 2012 12:39AM
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Chaka
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Tracker2 is your best bet. I switched from my old Ortovox and got a Tracker2 and it is so much easier. I am pretty sure my dog could find an avalanche victim with a Tracker2.
Jan 24 2012 1:08AM
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squawshredder
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this. pretty sure tracker 2s have a longer range too
Jan 24 2012 1:18AM
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VD.
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Thanks everyone +k
Jan 24 2012 1:36AM
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snomaster
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ahhh, I just don't like that there have been recalls for the tracker two and I've heard poeple tell me about wierd things happening (like turning to search mode by itself). that's shit you never want to think about with your beacon, EVER. the original DTS is still the standard for ease of use, and it's better on your wallet. time tested, rider approved. had mine for 8 seasons now.
Jan 24 2012 6:53AM
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nagelthebagel
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Mammut Barryvox Element. Swiss Quality is the best
Jan 24 2012 8:53AM
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CDdesign
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i love the tracker 2, by BCA, IMO best beacon out, and easiest to use

Jan 24 2012 11:14AM
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Pete88
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Definitely have a look at the ortovox 3+, comes out the same in tests as the tracker 2 but i felt it was much more comfy to wear than the tracker 2...
Jan 24 2012 11:17AM
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Lord.Quasimoto
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PIEPS DSP.

Love mine, so easy to use, 3 antennas, multiple victim searching - so you can mark someone and keep looking for others near by.

They are a bit more $ for sure but for the purpose of saving my life or my friends I think it was well worth it.
Jan 24 2012 6:22PM
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Chaka
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I'l have to check out the recalls. I had no idea. For me though the tracker2 hasn't failed at all and I have spent 3-4 hours practicing with it this year and I find it easier to search with than the DTS. Never switched into search mode when I have been skiing either.
Jan 24 2012 8:36PM
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@skiinmitch
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I am almost 100% certain that when you go cat skiing they give you beacons to use and not your own so they know the limits of them and they know the battery levels are all correct. At least that is what went on when I went cat skiing.
Jan 24 2012 8:39PM
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EASYZ
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I prefer the DTS awesome beacon easy to use works great when you need it
Jan 24 2012 9:08PM
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skier_boy26
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Pieps DSP Tour or Mammut Element Barryvox. Seriously, they're like $15 more than the Tracker 2 and considerably better.
Jan 24 2012 9:20PM
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SFBv420.0
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Been a peips dsp user for a while kicks asss if you know what your doing and practice.
Been using a loaner ortovox s1+ nice beacon don't like the fact that if cover closes it reverts to send, but good in a secondary slide/hangfire instance.
The beacon orientation flux line feature is damn good
I like the trackers 2's red on black contrast but 20 m less range don't get it for me and imo the harness sucks.
a good review/info here


Jan 25 2012 10:18AM
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VD.
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I've already got an old ortovox analog one and I need to get a new one anyway

Jan 25 2012 10:31AM
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cobra_commander
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If you know anything about anything, the mammut options are the best.

Jan 25 2012 10:47AM
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.nasty
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ortovox s1. it's like a mini cell phone, so tight.
Jan 25 2012 10:50AM
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Literature
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Loving my Tracker 2. It's idiot proof.

Less advanced, but so simple, and that's the beauty. And all my friends with fancy beacons can't use them properly anyway.
Jan 25 2012 11:58AM
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Chaka
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Thats what I like about it. I have only been in a real search with an analog Ortovox, and I practiced with a Mammut for a few days, but didn't like it. Mostly because it was a little more confusing than the DTS and the multiple burial system was good but it fought the simplicity. Practical to practice with but during a real search your mind is going; FUUCKKKK WHAT THE FUCKK DO I DOOO!, and not really considering multiple burials. I believe simple is better even if you know what you are doing. Barryvox is better if you are planning on going with larger groups of people or being a guide. Most pros I know use Barryvox but recommend Trackers.
Jan 25 2012 4:50PM
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cobra_commander
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What ever you get, you train with it untill you have muscle memory, and then train some more.
Jan 25 2012 5:18PM
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