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Arva safety equipment, gear designed by Nic-Impex to save time when it matters most. Light and durable probes and shovels compliment the world's easiest to use transceivers by reducing weight and improving touring efficiency.
 
"An Excellent Value" - Backcountry
Evo3 - Beaconreviews.com

The easiest to use transceiver for both single and multiple burial situations. The very intuitive transmit/search toggle switch leaves no question as to what mode you're in. The wide 40M search strip range helps speed initial signal acquisition by significantly increasing the amount of area covered by the transceiver. The 3rd antenna automatically turns on 10M from the acquired signal to provide a more accurate pinpoint search and eliminate search spikes. The multiple victim indicator alerts the user when the beacon detects more than one signal, and the Evo3's marking function allows users to block out one signal in order to focus on searching for a 2nd signal. The fast 16 bit microprocessor provides real time distance and direction information which results in directional indicators keeping pace with the searcher's movements, thereby reducing confusion commonly caused by delayed indicators pointing in the wrong direction. The automated system check ensures the transceiver is functioning properly, checking for frequency drift, battery & transmission power every 2 minutes of operation. The Evo3 also maintains a constant signal strength regardless of battery power. High visibility directional indicators and a backlit display make the Evo3 easy to read. For those who want the simplest, easiest to use beacon when seconds matter most, go with the Evo3.

MSRP $299 Purchase

"The Evo3 is a lot of beacon - 3 antennae, multiple burial indicator, masking function, 40 meter search-strip - for the money, an excellent value. One tester concluded, "I'm liking this one - good audio, effective on multiples. I'm going to buy one"" - Backcountry
"The only three antenna, digital avy beacon that also offers analog mode." - Backcountry
3axes - Beaconreviews.com

The 3axes adds analog capabilities to the Evo3's outstanding capabilities, which significantly extends the beacon's search range and adds greater versatility. A multiple victim indicator alerts the user to multiple burial signals. One can mark off the 1st signal located and move on to searching for the next closest burial. The long 60M search range (in analog mode) combined with a wide search strip width of 40M results in the 3axes covering more territory at once yielding a substantially quicker initial location of a victim's signal. A 3rd antenna automatically turns on 10M from the acquired signal to provide a more accurate pinpoint search and eliminate search spikes. High visibility LED directional indicators and a very intuitive search switch make the 3axes easy to use, even in limited visibility conditions. The ultra fast 16 bit microprocessor provides real time information, eliminating display lag and keeping directional and distance indicators on pace with user movements. The automated system test ensures adequate battery and transmission power + checks for frequency drift every 2 minutes of operation. The 3axes beacon also maintains a constant transmission strength throughout the battery life. The 3axes has a 600 denier holster that facilitates removing the beacon for a search while remaining strapped to the user. The 3axes, for the experienced user who needs an easy to use, full featured beacon with the ability to do analog searches.

MSRP $369 Purchase

"For those who want an avy beacon with a fast response time, optional analog mode, decent range and three antennas to overcome spikes when you are in pinpoint range, the 3axes is a good choice. The beauty of the Arva is the speed and precision of the display, especially as you get closer. Most triple antenna digital beacons employ some form of signal averaging that can dramatically slow pinpointing. This lag time is absent with the 3axes, allowing fast pinpoint victim location. For old timers familiar with analog function, you can also switch to analog mode for superior precision and gridding speed. This is the only three antenna digital avy beacon that also offers analog mode" - Backcountry
"A revolutionary concept" - Beaconreviews.com
Link

The most technologically advanced beacon available. The 3 antenna analog/digital Arva Link features wireless networking on the W-Link 868mHz frequency in addition to broadcasting a locational signal on the standard 457mHz international frequency. With wireless communication the Link can read pulse detection signals on buried victims who have compatible W-Link beacons. W-Link beacons can also triangulate search signals to improve initial search times by communicating with other 868mHz compatible beacons. The Link's ultra fast 32bit M3 Cortex processor eliminates display lag even while processing data from 3 antennas during the final search phase. The Hi-resolution 128x128 pixel LCD screen offers both distance and 360 degree directional information in addition to a multiple burial and W-Link compatibility indicators. The Link's processor uses a DSP algorithm for multi-burial situations which isolates and then blocks out the signals from located victims to facilitate continued searching for still buried victims. When combined with wireless networking the Link offers the most advanced multi-burial functionality. An electromagnetic compass provides aspect information and navigational assistance. The complete automated system check verifies battery power, transmission strength and frequency every five minutes of operation. The link also has an automated group check feature which simplifies trail head testing of beacons.

MSRP $459 Purchase

"The Link can share information with other transceivers that support the W-Link "standard" (i.e., other Pulse and Link transceivers). This will allow the searchers to know if the victims have any movement and, it is planned, to allow for improved accuracy determining the location and number of victims. This is a revolutionary concept, that the searching beacons can share information with each other, creating a "computer network" to improve the search." - Beaconreviews.com
Snow Plume
The Snow Plume's tubular carbon fiber shaft mated to an anodized aluminum blade keeps weight to a minimum, only 380g! Dead man slots facilitate use as an anchor and the curved shovel fits more comfortably into one's pack. The pointed blade helps chop ice and hardened avalanche debris. The ultimate light weight shovel for those who want to save significant weight without sacrificing performance and durability. MSRP $64
Telesnow Light
The tele light combines the added versatility and leverage of a telescoping shaft with the light weight anodized aluminum shovel of the Snow Plume. Dead man slots facilitate use as an anchor and the curved shovel fits more comfortably into one's pack. The pointed blade helps chop ice and hardened avalanche debris. The lightest telescoping shovel on the market at only 470g! MSRP $73
2M Ultralight Probe
Made of 7075 Aluminum rods connected with a kevlar cord, Arva's 2M Ultralight probe weighs only 150g! Depth markings every 5 cm make gauging burial depth easy and also aid snow pit analysis. Quick guide nylon ends facilitate rapid connection and the 3M grip assures a strong hold on the probe. An ultralight probe durable enough for regular field use. MSRP $49
2.4M Light Probe
Made of 7075 Aluminum rods connected with a kevlar cord, Arva's 2.4M Light probe is a longer version of the Ultralight weighing just 200g! Depth markings every 5 cm make gauging burial depth easy and also aid snow pit analysis. Quick guide nylon ends facilitate rapid connection and the 3M grip assures a strong hold on the probe. A light probe durable enough for regular field use. MSRP $49
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