Need to buy my first beacon this year. These are the two im looking at. Not knowing much about them yet is the a big difference between the 2 of them. Other then the $55. Which is the better choice?
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The BCA Tracker 2 is easier to use.... It's been a while since i was comparing them- but i think.... On the DTS tracker you can accidently turn it off when going from send to search. And on the Tracker 2 you have a slide that you pull to switch modes.... so it is very quick and easy to do.
Thanks for the input. I was leaning towards the tracker 2 and after what yous have told seems like a no brainer to get that one.
Now i just need to attend a class to learn how to opperate it. :face-icon-small-coo
Get one and attend one of Mike's classes and he will show you how to use it. :usa2:
Definitely Tracker 2 over Tracker DTS. Greater range, easier to use and faster.
Discount on avalanche gear if you attend a class. Classes are posted on the schedule page at www.avalanche1.com
Thanks for the interest. Mike Duffy
Classes have limited space, so it's best to sign up in advance. Payment can be made at the time of the class. Mike
Classes have limited space, so it's best to sign up in advance. Payment can be made at the time of the class. Mike
Steelman,
Thanks for recommending the class. Some students take the class every year. They say they learn something new every year and it gets them in the right mindset for riding in avalanche terrain. I upgrade the class with new information and techniques every season. I would suggest taking it every couple of years.
Key thing is to take the on the snow rescue class. I looked at all the snowmobile avalanche fatalities last year and there's a common problem. In over half of the accidents, rescuers are failing to uncover the buried person in time due to not being proficient in rescue or with their beacons. Other snowmobilers with training are pulling off some amazing rescues, those without training are making deadly mistakes.
If we want fatalities to drop, what is needed is for more riders to become proficient in rescue. Wearing a beacon is not enough.
Class schedule has been posted at www.avalanche1.com on the schedule page.
I'm ready for winter!
No class in MT again this year
There will be 3 classes in MT. Waiting for the dates to be confirmed.