Comments on: 8 Items You Need for Off-Piste Skiing http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/ The coolest travel gear discovered by the Matador Community Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:39 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Andy T E3 http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-2138 Andy T E3 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:41:33 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-2138 Hey I think the most important thing that anyone should bring into the backcountry is KNOWLEDGE...of the terrain, of weather, of avalanche safety and most importantly of your own ability. All those consumer trinkets you mentioned above are as useless as a set of flippers and snorkel would be if you were out of bounds and a situation arose in which would require their use them...this article is an insult to anyone who knows anything about the mountains. Hey I think the most important thing that anyone should bring into the backcountry is KNOWLEDGE…of the terrain, of weather, of avalanche safety and most importantly of your own ability. All those consumer trinkets you mentioned above are as useless as a set of flippers and snorkel would be if you were out of bounds and a situation arose in which would require their use them…this article is an insult to anyone who knows anything about the mountains.

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]]> By: snowboard/ski vids http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-946 snowboard/ski vids Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:25 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-946 looks like people beat me to the comments on this! beacon is always transmitting otherwise it would be useful. if someone gets buried, everyone else switches their beacon to receive instead of transmit (very important that everyone does this) and then you can track the person under the snow. my first time learning this stuff, my friend showed a group of us how it works. we all start with beacons transmitting then turn around so we cant see, he sticks his beacon in his glove then buries it. then we all have to make sure we switch over, and then find the glove as quick as possible. was a good intro, id definitely suggest taking an avvy class and playing around with this stuff so you know exactly what's going on in the event of something serious. peace, keep on transmitting looks like people beat me to the comments on this!

beacon is always transmitting otherwise it would be useful. if someone gets buried, everyone else switches their beacon to receive instead of transmit (very important that everyone does this) and then you can track the person under the snow.

my first time learning this stuff, my friend showed a group of us how it works. we all start with beacons transmitting then turn around so we cant see, he sticks his beacon in his glove then buries it. then we all have to make sure we switch over, and then find the glove as quick as possible. was a good intro, id definitely suggest taking an avvy class and playing around with this stuff so you know exactly what’s going on in the event of something serious.

peace, keep on transmitting

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]]> By: Nagarjuna http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-718 Nagarjuna Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:12:56 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-718 The most important thing to take off piste is knowledge! Avoiding a slide in the forst place is 90% of avalanche safety. Also no good taking a shovel, probe and shovel out if you have no idea how to use a beacon, don't know proper probing technique or how to dig someone out without crushing their air pocket! Everyone in a party should have a full set of avvy kit and everyone should be well practiced in how to use it! The most important thing to take off piste is knowledge! Avoiding a slide in the forst place is 90% of avalanche safety. Also no good taking a shovel, probe and shovel out if you have no idea how to use a beacon, don't know proper probing technique or how to dig someone out without crushing their air pocket! Everyone in a party should have a full set of avvy kit and everyone should be well practiced in how to use it!

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]]> By: ed http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-717 ed Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:35:37 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-717 Well, the guys above me skewered you pretty well, rightly. I don't think you have ever been any where near avalanche terrain and I hope for you sake and that you never do with out learning a LOT more! Anyway, the only point I missed is that you have to have your beacon on before it transmits any signal, which is kind of a no brainer. For Christ sake, take an avalanche class if you ever want to go out of bounds. Well, the guys above me skewered you pretty well, rightly. I don't think you have ever been any where near avalanche terrain and I hope for you sake and that you never do with out learning a LOT more! Anyway, the only point I missed is that you have to have your beacon on before it transmits any signal, which is kind of a no brainer. For Christ sake, take an avalanche class if you ever want to go out of bounds.

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]]> By: Jaime http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Jaime Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:27:55 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-716 It's obvious that the author of this, John, lives in Brooklyn, far from any real "off-piste skiing" (backcountry will do just fine next time, thanks). A beacon, or transceiver as you call it, is always transmitting. When a member of your party becomes buried, all other members switch their beacons to "recieve" mode, while the buried person's will remain on "transmit". One does NOT need to be conscious in order to switch it over. That's probably the most obvious design flaw the makers of the product thought of right off the bat. Avilungs are a very good piece of equipment, but you must have no idea how they work, seeing as you didn't even begin to describe it. Wax is hardly a necessary item for BC riding. While it can be beneficial, you'll be just fine without it. Don't ruin your day because you think you need wax for good riding. "Freeride" skis refer to sticks that can be used all over the mountain. For those serious about backcountry skiing, powder-specific skis are much more beneficial. Do some research before writing an article like this, backcountry skiing is serious shit, and not having information, or worse, not having proper information, can be fatal. Smarten up Hewitt. It's obvious that the author of this, John, lives in Brooklyn, far from any real "off-piste skiing" (backcountry will do just fine next time, thanks). A beacon, or transceiver as you call it, is always transmitting. When a member of your party becomes buried, all other members switch their beacons to "recieve" mode, while the buried person's will remain on "transmit". One does NOT need to be conscious in order to switch it over. That's probably the most obvious design flaw the makers of the product thought of right off the bat. Avilungs are a very good piece of equipment, but you must have no idea how they work, seeing as you didn't even begin to describe it. Wax is hardly a necessary item for BC riding. While it can be beneficial, you'll be just fine without it. Don't ruin your day because you think you need wax for good riding. "Freeride" skis refer to sticks that can be used all over the mountain. For those serious about backcountry skiing, powder-specific skis are much more beneficial. Do some research before writing an article like this, backcountry skiing is serious shit, and not having information, or worse, not having proper information, can be fatal. Smarten up Hewitt.

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]]> By: Wasatch http://matadorgoods.com/8-items-you-need-for-off-piste-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Wasatch Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:03:07 +0000 http://matadorgoods.com/?p=104#comment-715 Wow. Have you ever skied in the backcountry? Doubt it. Beacons are always transmitting whether you are dead or not if you are wearing it properly. What happens if the one person carrying the shovel and probe becomes buried? Everyone needs to carry a shovel and probe. Backcountry skis are not necessarily the same as those termed freeride skis and actually are lighter in weight due to the need to climb with them. Keep up the good work... dead skiers means more powder for me! Wow. Have you ever skied in the backcountry? Doubt it. Beacons are always transmitting whether you are dead or not if you are wearing it properly. What happens if the one person carrying the shovel and probe becomes buried? Everyone needs to carry a shovel and probe. Backcountry skis are not necessarily the same as those termed freeride skis and actually are lighter in weight due to the need to climb with them. Keep up the good work… dead skiers means more powder for me!

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