Transceivers, Shovels and Probes Reviewed
162 products · 4 issues · 8 brands
Avalanche safety gear from the BACKLINE reviews: transceivers, shovels and probes with full technical data.
2025LVS-Geräte · Avalanche safety gear
ORTOVOX Diract Voice
210 g
The world's first avalanche transceiver with voice navigation reliably and rapidly guides the searcher to the buried subject in an emergency, using clear and distinct voice commands. The design is particularly minimalist and logical, featuring just one operating button, an extra-large display, and a practical rocker switch for changing between transmit and search modes, ensuring the device is easy to operate even with gloves on. Further features of this 3-antenna device include integrated Smart-Antenna Technology, a flagging function for multiple burials, and post-avalanche switching in search and standby modes. Conveniently, updates and configuration can be managed independently via the ORTOVOX APP.
360.00 € RRP
2025Lawinenschaufeln · Avalanche safety gear
ORTOVOX Pro Guide
630 g
Lightweight, compact, and powerful: the Shovel Pro Guide is a small, packable avalanche shovel with a high-volume blade and a 90° clearing function. Its T-handle, stable telescopic shaft, and quick-release mechanism ensure straightforward handling. The sharp aluminium blade allows for precise work, even in hard snow.
100.00 € RRP
2025Lawinenschaufeln · Avalanche safety gear
ORTOVOX Pro Rescue
750 g
Strong performance in the snow: The Shovel Rescue Pro is a compact avalanche shovel designed for professional use.
80.00 € RRP
2025Sonden · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Alu 220 Sport
260 g
The newly designed Pieps Alu Sport is a throw probe that is both highly stable and incredibly easy and quick to deploy.
55.00 € RRP
2025Sonden · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Alu 260 Sport
295 g
The Pieps Alu Sport is a throw probe that is highly stable, as well as easy and quick to assemble. The Alu 260 SPORT is also available as the 300 SPORT, featuring a length of 300 cm and weighing 335 grams.
65.00 € RRP
2025Lawinenschaufeln · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS C660
660 g
Thanks to its special surface coating, telescopic handle, and C-grip, this is the perfect shovel for effective companion rescue, including a clearing function. The shovel guarantees light weight and excellent stability. It also features a rescue sled function and sharpened edges.
75.00 € RRP
2025Lawinenschaufeln · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS C720
720 g
The PIEPS SHOVEL C720 combines all the features of the C660, but with a larger blade for maximum shovelling efficiency.
85.00 € RRP
2025Sonden · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Carbon 220 Pro
245 g
The Pieps Carbon Pro is an exceptionally lightweight probe that's both simple and easy to deploy.
90.00 € RRP
2025Sonden · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Carbon 240 Race
120 g
When every gram counts, the Pieps Carbon 240 Race is the only choice. It is the lightest avalanche probe made from high-quality carbon fibre.
90.00 € RRP
2025Sonden · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Carbon 260 Pro
280 g
The Pieps Carbon Pro is an exceptionally lightweight avalanche probe that is both simple and easy to deploy. The Probe Carbon 260 Pro is also available as the 300 Pro, measuring 300 cm and weighing 315 grams.
100.00 € RRP
2025LVS-Geräte · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Mini IPS
158 g
The new PIEPS MINI IPS offers maximum safety with minimal weight and intuitive operation. Featuring an Interference Protection System (IPS), it protects against interference in transmit mode. The newly developed user interface with Search Assist Plus aids companion rescue through clear, pictogram-based instructions. Based on the Gen-3 hardware platform, the MINI IPS boasts fully digital signal processing for stable direction indication, rapid signal acquisition, and reliable performance – even under challenging conditions. Compact, smart, and secure – the ideal companion.
299.00 € RRP
2025LVS-Geräte · Avalanche safety gear
PIEPS Pro IPS
212 g
The PRO IPS with an 80m search strip width and groundbreaking transmit and search performance, thanks to INTERFERENCE PROTECTION SYSTEM and DUAL ANTENNA SIGNAL PROCESSING (D.A.S.P.). These innovations offer the following advantages: In transmit mode, IPS technology compensates for the influence of interfering signals, such as those caused by mobile phones, by analysing and adapting to them. With "D.A.S.P.", PIEPS further enhances its already leading signal tracking quality through simultaneous antenna signal processing. This ensures even more precise signal location and a very high range. Battery life in transmit mode with lithium batteries is up to 800 hours.
480.00 € RRP