BCA 2009/2010 Avalanche Safety Equipment

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TRACKER BEACONS when ease of use matters most
The world’s first digital transceivers. Easy to use. Hard to break. Featuring the industry’s fastest processing speed.
AVALANCHE SHOVELS save weight, save space, save lives
All BCA shovels are made of high quality aluminum (not plastic) and feature our bombproof oval shaft.
ARSENAL SHOVELS locked and loaded for safety
Keep your snow safety weaponry at your side at all times. Full-length probe or saw can be immediately deployed through our “nested” grip.
AVALANCHE PROBES every second counts
All BCA probes (except Tour) come with lightning-fast Quickie tensioning system and depth markings.
Tracker DTS
North America’s best-selling transceiver Tracker DTS is the easiest and best-selling beacon on the market because of its rapid processor and simple user interface. A real-time, digital display shows both direction and distance with bright red LEDs (light emitting diodes). The distance is shown in meters and indicator lights display the direction of transmitting beacons. As the world’s most widely used transceiver, the Tracker has established a strong reputation for durability and reliability. Runs on three AAA alkaline batteries and comes with a carrying case and harness. weight: 8.6 ounces/245 grams without harness and batteries 13.6 ounces/261 grams with harness and batteries dimensions: 5.2x3.4x1 inches/13.2x8.6x2.5 cm
Tour Shovel
world’s lightest avalanche shovel weight: 16 ounces/454 grams length: 24.8 in/63 cm blade dimensions: 9x10 in/23x25.5 cm
Arsenal Shovel w/35cm saw
The Arsenal saw system includes a 35cm wood/snow saw that is stowed inside the shovel grip. Once the saw is deployed, the shovel is still fully assembled and functional. Available in four versions, both fixed-length and extendable: fixed length with Tour blade weight: 23.5 oz/670 grams length: 27.5 in/70 cm extendable with Tour blade weight: 27 oz/770 grams collapsed length: 27.5 in/70 cm extended length: 37.5 in/95 cm fixed length with Companion blade weight: 26.5 oz/751 grams length: 28.5 in/72 cm extendable with Companion blade weight: 31 oz/880 grams collapsed length: 28.5 in/72 cm extended length: 37.75 in/96 cm
Tour Probe
stows inside Tour shovel shaft weight: 5 ounces/142 grams extended length: 6 feet/180 cm collapsed length: 11 inches/28 cm
Tour Shovel Systems
world’s lightest, most compact shovel/probe combination weight: 23 ounces/652 grams extended length: 34.5 in/88 cm collapsed length: 28.5 in/72 cm blade dimensions: 9x10 in/23x25.5 cm includes an integrated Tour Probe (see probe page) and is available in two lengths: fixed & extendable.
Spot 203 Probe
Arsenal Shovel with 35c m Saw and Companion Blad e
compact, affordable, fast weight: 7.6 ounces/215 grams extended length: 6 ft, 8 in/203 cm collapsed length: 13 in/33 cm diameter: .43 in/1.1 cm
Profile 240 Probe
our mainstream, top-selling probe weight: 8.7 ounces/247 grams extended length: 7 ft, 11 in/240 cm collapsed length: 18 in/45.75 cm diameter: .43 in/1.1 cm
Traverse Shovel EXT
U.S. patent numbers: 6,167,249 & 6,484,021, B1
extendable handle with unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio weight: 20 ounces/567 grams extended length: 31 in/78 cm collapsed length: 24 in/60 cm blade dimensions: 9x10 in/23x25.5 cm Our most popular shovel. Same size as Tour, but extendable shaft.
Carbon 260 Probe
super light, yet full length weight: 7.3 ounces/207 grams extended length: 8 ft, 6 in/260 cm collapsed length: 16.5 in/42 cm diameter: .403 in/1 cm
Companion Shovel
larger blade to move snow quickly weight: 21 ounces/ 595 grams length: 25 in/63.5 cm blade dimensions: 10x10.75 in/25x28 cm For those serious about snow safety. Blade size and flat back are ideal for snow stability tests and deep snowpacks.
SR3 Probe
our classic search-and-rescue probe weight: 10 ounces/283 grams extended length: 9 ft, 8 in/300 cm collapsed length: 19 in/48 cm diameter: .49 in/1.24 cm
Arsenal Shov el with 240cm Probe and Tour Blad e
Companion Shovel EXT
weight: 24 ounces/680 grams extended length: 31.5 in/80 cm collapsed length: 25.5 in/65 cm blade dimensions: 10x10.75 in/25x28 cm Same as Companion Shovel but extendable shaft.
Arsenal Shovel w/240cm probe
The Arsenal probe system includes a full-length 240cm probe that is stowed inside the shovel grip. The probe can be instantly deployed from the shaft. Once the probe is deployed, the shovel is still fully functional: the shaft does not have to be removed from the blade and the grip is still intact. Available in two fixed-length versions: fixed length with Tour blade weight: 26.5 oz/749 grams length: 28.75 in/73 cm fixed length with Companion blade weight: 29.25 oz/829 grams length: 29.5 in/75 cm
Carbon 340
our longest probe, for search-and-rescue and deep snowpacks weight: 11.1 ounces/315 grams extended length: 11 ft, 2 in/340 cm collapsed length: 18.5 in/47 cm diameter: .5 in/1.3 cm
Tracker2
North America’s first three-antenna Tracker Tracker2 offers the industry’s fastest, most precise pinpointing, with triple receive antenna, instantaneous real-time display, and same easy-to-use interface as Tracker DTS. An intuitive mechanical search/ transmit switch makes it even easier to use right “out of the box.” Thinner profile and harness than Tracker DTS. Includes Special mode and multiple burial indicator lights. weight: 6.4 ounces/181 grams without harness and batteries 10.4 ounces/193 grams with harness and batteries dimensions: 5x3.5x1 inches/13x8.5x2.5 cm
Chugach Pro EXT
our biggest, baddest digging machine weight: 38 ounces/1077 grams extended length: 42 in/104.5 cm collapsed length: 32.5 in/82.5 cm blade dimensions: 11.75x12.5 in/30x32 cm Oversized blade and D-grip for industrial-strength snow removal and search-and-rescue.
Quickie hardware
STASH PACKS free flowing hydration in all conditions
Carry your shovel and probe in your pack, not under your hood. All BCA packs come with shovel and probe compartments as well as freezeproof Stash hydration (except Squall).
AVALANCHE AIRBAG stay afloat
The best way to survive an avalanche is to prevent getting buried in the first place. Pull the trigger and our Float 30 airbag inflates to keep you on the surface.
Backcountry Access
Avalanche Safety Equipment
Winter 2009.2010
Stash
volume: 976 cubic inches/16 liters weight: 35 ounces/992 grams torso lengths: 15-22 inches hydration: 70 ounce/2 liter reservoir highlights: super low profile
Float 30 Avalanche Airbag
For more information on transceiver use and snow safety, please see www.backcountryaccess.com/education. The Float 30 is the first avalanche airbag that is both affordable and easily reuseable. We use a smaller cylinder, single-chamber 150-liter airbag, and super-efficient venturi system to reduce cost and weight. The airbag itself not only helps prevent burial, but protects the head, neck and upper body from trauma. With its location behind the head and away from the hips and arms, it preserves the user’s peripheral vision and his or her ability to escape the avalanche before it picks up speed.
Stash Rider
Same as Stash but with dedicated snowboard straps.
Stash Diva
Same as Stash but shorter shoulder length for women
Squall
volume: 1647 cubic inches/27 liters weight: 32 ounces/907 grams torso lengths: 17-22 inches hydration: compatible (no bladder included) highlights: inexpensive, back panel access, hydration compatible
Stash BC
volume: 2135 cubic inches/35 liters weight: 54 ounces/1530 grams torso lengths: 17-22 inches hydration: 100 ounce/3 liter reservoir highlights: low center of gravity
Stash BC Rider
Same as Stash BC with dedicated snowboard attachment straps.
Stash Alp40/Alp55
volume: Alp40: 2440 cubic inches/40 liters Alp55: 3356 cubic inches/55 liters weight: Alp40: 55 ounces/1559 grams Alp55: 62 ounces/1758 grams torso lengths: 17-22 inches hydration: System connects to Nalgene water bottle instead of reservoir highlights: side-access zippers, big carrying capacity
Trigger handle is located on the right shoulder strap. This position allows you to deploy the airbag with your left hand while your right hand remains on the throttle. volume: 1830 cubic inches/30 liters weight: 7.4 pounds/3357 grams (system) 4.4 pounds/1996 grams (pack only) torso lengths: 17-22 inches hydration: compatible (no bladder included) cylinder pressure: 3000 dpi/207 bar
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Ph: 303.41 .1345 7 Fx: 303.41 .1625 7 www.backcountryaccess.com
Backcountry Access, Inc. 2820 Wilderness Place, Unit H Boulder, CO 80301 USA
The airbag is neatly stuffed into a 30-liter panel-loading BCA backpack with shovel and probe pockets, compression straps and easy gear access. Compressed air cylinder can be exchanged at BCA, BCA Canada and retail locations across North America.
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