Lovers of off-piste or ski touring know that the mountains are a particularly demanding environment, where many dangers can occur. When you know that it all comes down to the first 15 minutes, it is imperative that you go into the mountains with the ESSENTIAL equipment for your ski touring outings.

Alpinstore has therefore selected the top 5 D.V.A. packs on the market thanks to the best manufacturers such as Mammut, Arva, Pieps, Black Diamond, Ortovox.

1 ORTOVOX - Avalanche Rescue set zoom+

The AVALANCHE RESCUE ZOOM+ SET offers newcomers to freeriding an inexpensive way to escape the crowded slopes and get their first breath of fresh air in the backcountry. This set consists of particularly intuitive products that remain super easy to use even in the most stressful situations.

Advantages :

  • Inexpensive
  • Easy to use
  • Robust
  • Light

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name :

Zoom+ Zoom

BADGER

ALU 240

Description :

The Ortovox DVA Zoom+ combines the simplest handling with the most modern technology. Simple to use, the Zoom+ focuses on intuitive operability so that the greatest number of people can use it.

The BADGER excavator optimizes power transmission! Through its features, this Ortovox exc avator model ensures powerful and efficient excavating. Grooves to facilitate your support, a grip in the middle of the handle and quick assembly.

Easy, fast and safe: the ALU 240 LIGHT is the ideal probe for all those who pay attention to weight. At only 235 grams, it is incredibly light and can be assembled in seconds thanks to its quick-release strap and Quick-Locklocking system.

Technical Specifications :
  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range ( in meters): 40m
  • Search band width (in meters): 40m
  • Battery: 1AA Alkaline 1.5V
  • Autonomy of emission (in hours): 250 hours
  • Dimensions (in mm): 116 X 79 X 23
  • Weight (in grams): 200g
  • Warranty (in years): 5
  • Weight : 625g
  • Bucket material: AL 5052 (cold hardened), anodized
  • Handle material: AL 6061 T6 (hardened)
  • High side edges
  • pronounced center bar for maximum stiffness
  • Hybrid handle
  • Non-slip grooves
  • Help centered on the handle for quick assembly
  • Tensioning system: Aramide
  • Materials: 7075 Aluminium T6
  • Small footprint
  • Tensioning system: Quick-Lock
  • Depth marking
  • Visual control system
  • Bulky probe tip
  • Diameter: 11 mm
  • Weight: 240 g
  • Length: 240 cm
  • 6 strands

2 MAMMUT - Barryvox Package

The Barryvox® Package offers all the necessary avalanche safety equipment for freeriding, off-piste or ski touring. It contains the essential elements of the basic safety equipment with :
  • the Barryvox® Avalanche Victim Detector, which is characterised by its simple operation and clear instructions for use.
  • The lightweight aluminium Probe 240 avalanche probe is safe and easy to use, even when wearing gloves.
  • the small and compact Alugator Ride excavator with hardened and anodized aluminum blade reduces the footprint to a minimum

Assets:

  • Light
  • Very easy to use
  • Compact
  • reliable and efficient

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name :

Barryvox

Alugator Ride

Probe 240

Description :

This is the Barryvox® DVA you have known for a long time: efficient with more than 45 years of experience, produced and developed entirely in Switzerland, has a search bandwidth of 70m which is unique on the market.

A practical model for a wide range of uses: thanks to its ergonomic T-shaped asymmetrical handle, theAlugator Ride 2.0 fits comfortably in the hand, while the hardened and anodized aluminum blade will not leave you behind. The stabilizing ribs offer particularly high resilience.

The probe is made of durable aluminum and features a built-in telescopic lock for quick, glove-compatible operation to reliably locate buried subjects.

Technical Specifications :
  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range ( in meters): 70m
  • Search band width (in meters): 70m
  • battery: Alkaline / Lithium (3 x AAA 1.5 Volt)
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 300 hours
  • Dimensions (in mm): 115 x 67 x 27
  • Weight (in grams): 205g
  • Warranty (in years): 2 years basic + 3 years extension warranty if registered on the mammut website
  • Anodized hardened aluminum shovel blade
  • Oval telescopic handle with integrated gripping area
  • Automatic slide fastener lock for fast and accurate guiding during assembly
  • Ergonomically shaped T-handle for efficient force transfer
  • Space-saving blade design
  • Stabilization ribs for maximum stability
  • Tilt-resistant sharpened blade with integrated steps
  • Straight blade back - ideal for cutting straight snow profiles
  • Fixing holes for a snow anchor
  • 710g
  • Folded handle length: 44 cm
  • Blade length: 27.5 cm
  • Folded length: 61 cm
  • Extended length: 86 cm
  • Blade width: 21.5 cm
  • Telescopic locking - reliable and efficient tensioning system
  • Stable and lightweight probe segment made of durable aluminium
  • One-sided probe scaling
  • Durable voltage lead for maximum stability of the probe voltage system
  • Drop-shaped probe tip for energy-saving probing
  • Suitable for use with gloves
  • Practical probe cover with integrated emergency plan
  • 240gr
  • Diameter: 11 mm
  • Folded length: 45 cm
  • Extended length: 240 cm
  • Tension system: Telescopic
  • Lock Number of segments: 6

3 PIEPS - Sport Set

This PIEPS pack is a pack including the 3 essentials of safety equipment to have during your mountain outings.
It contains :
  • the Pieps DSP Sport. 3 antenna DVA with 3 antennas with a wide range and a single button for an ideal support in all situations .
  • the T500 excavator
  • the Avalanche Pieps Probe Aluminium 220: Tubes (two-coloured) in a special solid aluminium alloy (offering greater stability)
3 easy-to-use products for beginners in off-piste skiing(freeride skiing, ski touring or mountaineering)

Assets:

  • Easy to use
  • Robust
  • Light

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name :

DSP Sport

T 500

Probe Alu 220

Description :

The DVA 3 antennas Pieps DSP Sport is designed for the generation of young freeriders. The large range, the single button and the intelligent transmission system offer optimal safety.

The standard PIEPS SHOVEL T500 is the perfect excavator for ski touring. Versatile and complete, this rugged avalanche sho vel is also lightweight, and its compact size consists of a 45 cm handle and a durable 28 cm by 22 cm bucket that will easily fit in your backpack or airbag.

The new design of PIEPS ALU SPORT is a probe that can be assembled quickly and easily. For optimal strength and stability, this Pieps avalanche probe is made of high quality aluminum alloy.

Technical Specifications :
  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range ( in meters) : 50m
  • Search band width (in meters): 45m
  • Battery: 3 alkaline batteries (AAA), IEC-LR03, 1.5 V
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 200 hours
  • Dimensions (in mm): 115 x 74 x 27
  • Weight (in grams): 200g (including batteries)
  • Warranty (in years): 2 years extendable to 5 years if registered on Pieps website
  • Special anti-slip surface coating
  • Sharp edges
  • Pronounced central ridge
  • Rescue sled function
  • Non-slip footrest
  • Extreme durability and lowest possible weight
  • T-handle
  • Quick locking system
  • Excavator weight (g): 295
  • Handle length (cm): 45
  • Handle weight (g): 205
  • Weight (g): 500
  • Shovel bucket width: 28 x 22 x 4
  • Diameter ø 12,5 mm
  • Safe and fast probe locking device
  • Graduation in centimeters
  • Elastic storage buckle
  • Tubes: 5
  • Folded length: 42 cm
  • Polling length: 220cm
  • Weight: 260g

4 ARVA - DVA Pack Neo Pro

Avalanche safety pack in box format integrating a NEO PRO, a RAID 240 probe and a GUARD shovel.


Advantages :

  • Reliable
  • Robust
  • Space-saving

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name :

Arva Neo Pro

Arva Guard

RAID 240

Description :

The Arva Neo Pro DVA brings together the essential features for mountain rescue. With 3 antennas which improve the reception of the signals, it makes it possible to carry out fine searches of a very great precision and this while being very easy to use thanks to the menu which allows a personalized parameter setting. Unlike previous Arva models, the Neo Pro operates in digital mode with a search band width of up to 70 m, or in analog mode, with a maximum range of up to 80 m.

The guard shovel is a perfect balance between weight and efficiency. It is suitable for regular users who are looking for a robust excavator for a modest weight.

The RAID sensor with steel cable tensioning and locking handle will be your best ally in a rescue situation. Accurate and rigid, this probe will allow you to quickly locate victims in the burial area.

Technical Specifications :
  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range ( in meters) : 80m
  • Search band width (in meters): 70m
  • Battery: 3 x AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 350 hours
  • Dimensions (in mm): 120 x 73 x 25
  • Weight (in grams): 240g
  • Warranty (in years): 2 + 3 years if registered on the ARVA website.
  • Weight: 520 grams
  • Bucket: Aluminum (ovoid shape)
  • Bucket size: 40 / 55 cm (telescopic)
  • Handle material: Aluminium 1.5mm
  • Bucket size: 25 x 24 cm
  • Y-shaft.
  • Probe of total length 2.40m composed of 6 strands of 40cm
  • 12mm diameter tubes
  • Strong and durable 7075 aluminum tubes
  • Tensioning of the probe by means of a stainless steel cable
  • The PIN LOCK locking system allows an easy and instantaneous assembly by simply pulling on the locking handle.
  • Locking handle for easy and quick tensioning of the probe, the handle connects directly to the tube during the shoveling phase.
  • Conical inserts for easy tube assembly
  • Adherent grip for easy handling
  • Precise graduations indicating depth
  • Weight: 240g

5 BLACK DIAMOND - Recon BT Avy Safety

Avalanche safety kit ideal for all those who evolve in an avalanche zone, this set is equipped with the necessary tools to progress in the mountains in safety and for a precise search in case of avalanche. The DVA Black Diamond Recon BT with PIEPS technology features high-tech search functions thanks to its three-antenna design and its wide 60-metre circular range. The lightweight yet rugged Transfer Shovel and the Quickdraw Tour 280 Probe provide efficient rescue and facilitate snowpack analysis.




Advantages :

  • resistant,
  • light
  • easy to use

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name :

Recon BT

Transfer 3

Quickdraw Tour 280

Description :

The Recon BT with PIEPS technology is a recognized and efficient tool for avalanche victim search. It has a simplified set of features. Even more manageable with its redesigned case and equipped with the Bluetooth function, the Recon BT remains the ideal DVA for all daily mountain outings in potentially avalanche zones.

With a redesigned bucket for better snowpack analysis and easier digging in avalanche cones, the Transfer is the ideal rugged excavator with a removable telescopic handle for deep holes.

An intermediate-length probe designed for alternating skiing on the piste and in adventure terrain as well as for snowpack analysis, the Tour 280 offers a balanced mix of length, lightness and compactness.

Technical Specifications :
  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range ( in meters) : 60m
  • Search band width (in meters): 60m
  • Battery: 3 AAA Batteries
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 200 hours
  • Dimensions (in mm): 115 x 75 x 28
  • Weight (in grams): 200g
  • Warranty (in years): 5
  • Removable and telescopic trapezoidal handle with redesigned anodized bucket
  • Hybrid D/T handle
  • Weight: 692 g (1 lb 8 oz)
  • Bucket Volume: 1.14 L (0.3 gal)
  • Folded length:
    61.0 cm (24.0 in)
  • Extended length:
    79.0 cm (31.1 in)
  • Two updated Quickdraw ferrules for ultra-fast deployment and maximum lifespan
  • Quick-release storage cover: the probe is pulled out of the bag and unfolds with a single movement.
  • Non-slip grip provides an even safer grip, even with wet gloves
  • Heavy-duty alloy tip that digs a hole larger in diameter than the probe to improve borehole quality
  • Increased visibility with markings every centimetre
  • Weight: 342 g
  • Length: 280 cm

Now you have all the elements to make the right choice! But be careful to equip yourself, it's a good idea to train yourself so that you can be useful in the field in case of misadventures!