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Wednesday 18 September 2013

This Year’s Top Ski Technology – 2014 Dakine ABS Signal 25L

We have just received the new 2014 Dakine ABS Signal in the 25L – get yourselves ready for the winter season with this functional, backcountry pack complete with a fully integrated ABS Avalanche airbag system.


2014 Dakine ABS Signal 25L

The back pack is split in separate sections with an avalanche safety equipment pouch which is separate from the main compartment. The main compartment contains an ice axe carry strap, bag compression straps, padded waist belt and an integrated rescue whistle with sternum strap.


Dakine Back Panel Inside the bag
Back Panel | Inside

Snowboard CarryCable Ski Carry
Snowboard Carry | Cable Ski Carry

Snow Tool Shovel PocketAir Bag System
Snow Tool Shovel Pocket | Air Bag System

Features:

  • Integrated ABS Avalanche system inside
  • Vertical snowboard carry
  • Retractable cable ski carry
  • Deployable helmet carry
  • Fleece lined goggle pocket
  • Snow tool/shovel pocket
  • Ice axe carry
  • Load compression straps
  • Padded waist belt
  • Integrated rescue whistle / sternum strap
Volume: 25L (1500 cu. in.)
Size: 21 x 9 x 9” (53 x 23 x 23cm)
Materials: 630D Nylon and 1260D Ballistic Nylon

Man on a slope wearing 2014 Dakine ABS Signal 25L

The 10 ABS Survival Principles

  1. Out of 262 people with the ABS inflated avalanche airbag – 97% survived and 84% of them without injury
  2. The original self-rescue system has been produced and tested by German avalanche specialists since 1985
  3. ABS uses two airbags to give you the additional protection in case one airbag gets damaged during the descent.
  4. Pyrotechnical-pneumatic activation for maximum reliability
  5. Freedom to move about and an unrestricted view to enable escape from an avalanche
  6. The airbags at the sides of the wearer’s body creates a wide contact surface
  7. The TwinBags do not turn your body into the dangerous and helpless “bug” position
  8.  In 97% of recorded avalanche accidents with an inflated airbag – the TwinBags were visible above the surface after the avalanche.
  9.  The TwinBags can be repacked easily, quickly and safely, ready to use again
  10. Personal practice is essential. It’s best to practice activation at home, on the slope or at your local ABS retailer.
You’re not paying for the 25L pack but you are paying for the life-saving ABS airbag system, which makes this pack an incredible piece of technology that you will want and need when you’re on the slopes.


It is now available here at S2AS – give us a call on 01202 738448

Price: Was £679 NOW £649


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