Black Diamond Equipment Issues Recall for Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver
Press Release: Black Diamond recalls the Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver. In some cases, the metal contact of the Recon LT’s switch mechanism may corrode.
Category: Tools
Tools
Writings on avalanche mitigation and prevention tools. Think, beacons, airbags, probes, shovels, and more.
Updating E-Airbag Packs
Thanks to a reader’s heads up, it may be time to update your E-avalanche airbag’s firmware.
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE NEO BT PRO
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE NEO BT PRO due to abnormal battery consumption, which may cause the avalanche transceiver (DVA) to restart in a loop. In these cases, the transmit and search modes become inactive.
Thinking About an SOS: iPhones and Sat Messengers
Out of service, but not out of luck: trying to use our emergency communication tools effectively in the backcountry becomes a bit easier, but maybe more complicated, too, with the iPhone’s sat comms capabilities.
Simple and Solid: NWAC’s Avy App
The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Avy App keeps the digital forecasting vitals at your fingertips without adding undue clutter. Nice work NWAC.
