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_IRRELEVANT_I heard in times of trouble the pros carry soup spoons to dig themselves out basically the principle as an avalanche shovel but an eighth the cost
little1337Hey NS, I was trying to get into backcountry skiing this year (my first year skiing) and needed some help with my setup. I couldn't afford an airbag so I'm planing on wearing a life jacket instead, it's the same basic principal of flotation so it should be fine. I was also wondering if anyone had any experience cutting skins? I could only afford one skin but luckily I'll be touring on ski blades this season (they're the lightest skis I own) and I was wondering if I could cut my single skin in half since it's all I need? Beacons are also a little pricey so instead I will be using a cell phone and calling my parents in the case of an avalanche. Thanks guys!
CaseyI keep my backpack filled with nothing but duraflame logs in case I get lost in the BC I can build a fire.
FitzRoyInstead of getting an airbag, just get a shit ton of the co2 canisters that fill them. Then if u get caught in an avy u can set all of them off and blow all the snow away.
CatdickBojanglesJust use find my iPhone instead of a beacon. Also a cheap airbag alternative is a car battery and the airbag out of your car. If you get buried touch the wires and boom your good.
NateDudeJust blow all of them inside your jacket, then you become the airbag
Julius_SteezerThe only issue with the life jacket is it could be a little restrictive when skiing. Maybe grab a few balloons, keep them to hand (maybe jacket pockets) and just start blowing them up as soon as you feel the ground start to slide (you could bring a pump but obviously that affects your weight)
Julius_SteezerThe only issue with the life jacket is it could be a little restrictive when skiing. Maybe grab a few balloons, keep them to hand (maybe jacket pockets) and just start blowing them up as soon as you feel the ground start to slide (you could bring a pump but obviously that affects your weight)
CaseyI keep my backpack filled with nothing but duraflame logs in case I get lost in the BC I can build a fire.
Butterytips69Personally I prefer full scuba gear. The wetsuit keeps me warm from my own juices and the oxygen tank is perfect for surviving slides or just breathing at high elevation
