![]() ![]() High performance fabric aside, the Aigis is packed with technical features intended to elevate your alpine or mountaineering experience. As a result, the Aigis is not only one of the most dependable mountaineering shell jackets around, but one of the most versatile. This proprietary design allows instant venting of sweat from the inside of the jacket as you move and unlike conventional waterproof fabrics, it doesn’t need to get wet to work.ĮVent’s Direct Venting™ technology is a dry system and will keep you well-ventilated and comfortable across a wider range of environmental conditions than ordinary waterproofs. Our latest 3L waterproof shell jacket is designed to provide the ultimate protection from the elements through the use of uncompromising eVent® fabric technology.Ī 20,000HH and 20,000gsm2 membrane makes for a highly waterproof and highly breathable jacket, ideal for dynamic activities in wet and cold climates. Another unique benefit of eVent fabric is its mastery of Direct Venting™ technology – the work of billions of microscopic pores built into its membrane. The Aigis was a shield carried by the ancient Greek gods Athena and Zeus, its literal translation is “violent storm”. Designed to provide all-round protection for alpinism and mountaineering. I also recognize the limitations and understand that there are circumstances where it is not going to help save your life.A four-season, three-layer waterproof shell jacket inspired by other-world legend, built by real-world experience. ![]() I’m not against Recco by any means it is 1 more cheap and easy way to potentially be found. In addition the prevalence of satellite communication devices becoming smaller, cheaper and easier to use makes people a lot more confident about being able to communicate and get rescued in the non avalanche emergency situations. I think a lot of people see Recco as a technology that over promised. If you are unlucky enough to be caught in an inbounds avalanche Recco might be the tool that saves you. It seems like they have changed their marketing to “be searchable” which seems to be a lot more inline with the reality of its capabilities. If you’re buried it only is helpful if someone with a Recco detector shows up on the scene and finds you before you run out of air. At least earlier on Recco was marketed as an “always on” “avalanche rescue system”. Training is focused on living long enough to have the other problems like getting lost. In my avy 1 class a guy was dragged along with his buddy and asked about the reflector worked and the instructor basically said if you are buried in an avalanche with just the reflector to save you you’re coming back in a body bag. I think there are a couple of reasons people tend to think about RECCO that way.įirst most backcountry safety education revolves around the immediate danger of avalanches and how to try and avoid being in one. I honestly hope it gains traction so it becomes more effective It's just a cheap and easy tool to aid someone if they need to find me regardless of my condition. I tell the person about it when I tell them my plans so they can let SAR know. ![]() ![]() I have at least one of those almost every time I go into the mountains. I have one built into mt climbing helmet, I have a RECCO belt, and I have a tag I put on my pack. With as cheap and convenient as reflector are, I tend to bring them with me. California Highway Patrol now has a helicopter mounted RECCO unit that they can deploy to aid in a search. And with gaining adoption of RECCO, it's becoming a viable tool. These are not as time critical as an avalanche burial. Tree wells, injury, navigation error, etc are all ways you may find yourself in need of a rescue. However, it IS a functional rescue technology, even in the US.Īvalanche burial is not the only hazard in the backcountry. It's true that it's not widely adopted in the US. It's true that its not great for avalanche rescue in the backcountry. It's interesting to me that so many BC skiers and riders look at RECCO this way. ![]()
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