http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/4/b14/Black-Diamond-Avalanche-Safety.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:28 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Grizzly-2-Shovel/ORT0038M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140532#question_140532 Ortovox Grizzly 2 Shovel<br /><br />does this easily fit into a pack?<br /><br />never used the folding design before. question_140532 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:28 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Respect-Pack-1830cu-in/MAM0268M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140513#question_140513 Mammut Respect Pack - 1830cu in<br /><br />Does this bag accomodate a hydration system question_140513 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0459/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-Custom-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140500#question_140500 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Custom STS Skins<br /><br />What length should i get for the 185 BD Justices.... the 179-186 or the 185-192? I&#39;m assuming the shorter skins. question_140500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-240cm-Economic-Probe/ORT0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140324#question_140324 Ortovox 240cm Economic Probe<br /><br />What length probe do I want? Kind of new to this.<br />Thanks question_140324 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-D3-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0026M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140087#question_140087 Ortovox D3 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />On the Ortovox D3 - how do you locate multiple burials? Do you find the first then turn it off and back on to find the second and so forth? I know it has an indicator for multiple burials but how does it direct you to each one? Any thoughts on the new S1 vs D3 - or even the BCA tracker DTS? Does the S1 have a 5 year warranty too? question_140087 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:27:57 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0457/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139950#question_139950 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins<br /><br />whats the difference between these and a clip fix skin?<br />thanks question_139950 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:28:03 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-QuickDraw-Guide-Probe-300/BLD1107M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139588#question_139588 Black Diamond QuickDraw Guide Probe 300<br /><br />With probes i&#39;ve always heard the longer, the better. And this is a reasonably priced probe from a reliable brand. Is there anything better on the market or would this BD 300cm be the one to buy? question_139588 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Snow-Saw-30cm/BCA0097M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139560#question_139560 Backcountry Access Snow Saw - 30cm<br /><br />How much does it weigh? question_139560 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Agent-with-Avalung-Winter-Pack-1098-1220cu-in/BLD0475M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139445#question_139445 Black Diamond Agent with Avalung Winter Pack - 1098-1220cu in<br /><br />Seems like I could go either way WRT size: s/m or m/l. Anybody out there actually had a chance to try both on? I&#39;m 5&#39;10, 180#, currently wear a dakine heli pro pack, though I NEVER pack the thing full, and I am just wondering whether the m/l will be necessary. Another factor is that I will be frequently carrying a BD shovel &amp; avy gear with this pack when touring, and if it&#39;s a pain to cram the shovel + avy gear in the s/m, I&#39;d just go with the m/l....Lastly, if I am wearing this pack &amp; hiking in bounds, I&#39;ll be carrying Armada JJs or Dynastar Huge Troubles on the pack. I assume the pack can handle skis this size, but will that factor into the s/m vs. m/l question? Thanks for the thoughts. question_139445 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Peak-29-Pack-1770cu-in/ORT0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139374#question_139374 Ortovox Peak 29 Pack - 1770cu in<br /><br />I am looking for a pack that I can use on my hike in. I need to carry my ski boots and skis. My present pack only lasted 2 trips before the boot buckles and ski edges caused a hole. Any thought on how this pack will hole up? question_139374 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:42:25 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Bandit-with-Avalung-Winter-Pack-690cu-in/BLD0380M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138932#question_138932 Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in<br /><br />Hi there, will this pack fit the black diamond lynx shovel with the blade and handle detached, i just want to make sure the handle will go inside. Thanks!!!!! question_138932 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:36:15 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Grizzly-1-Shovel/ORT0037M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138847#question_138847 Ortovox Grizzly 1 Shovel<br /><br />Does the handle lock at a 90 degree angle to the blade or just fully closed and opened? Thanks! question_138847 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:06:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Alpinist-Climbing-Skin/GGG0066M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138832#question_138832 G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin<br /><br />would the 115 size be ok for a pair of ski&#39;s that is 126-96-119? question_138832 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:38:53 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Alpinist-Climbing-Skin/GGG0066M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138788#question_138788 G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin<br /><br />I have 176 gotamas on my tele setup and 183 gotamas on my AT. Would I be able to make one pair of these skins work well for both skis? question_138788 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:30:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Transfer-3-Shovel/BLD0932M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138523#question_138523 Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel<br /><br />Will this shovel fit into the avalanche gear pocket on a Black Diamond Covert? question_138523 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:26:15 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Split-Decision-3-Part-Push-Button-Pole-w-Scraper/VOL0077M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138300#question_138300 Voile Split Decision 3-Part Push Button Pole w/ Scraper<br /><br />isn&#39;t 65cm 25.5&quot;? the description says 24in collapsed &#151; should be 25.5&quot;. question_138300 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:05:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAK0768/DAKINE-Pro-2-Backpack-1600cu-in.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138011#question_138011 DAKINE Pro 2 Backpack - 1600cu in<br /><br />Hi! I was wondering if snowboard boots would fit inside of the backpack,and if they do, can i still strap on my board vertically?It&#39;s important to me because if i want to ride i have to take a train to the resort,then walk to the base of the slope and so on.Usually i wear something comfy to walk in, and at the slope i switch to the boots.<br />Thanks! question_138011 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:26:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0457/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137957#question_137957 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins<br /><br />anyone ever get these skins with one mounted in the wrong direction???? question_137957 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:57:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0457/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137782#question_137782 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins<br /><br />what are the best skins to get for my 179 obsethed? question_137782 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:35:34 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-XLM-Shovel/VOL0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137701#question_137701 Voile XLM Shovel<br /><br />Does the handle shaft detach and/or allow for carry a probe in the shaft? question_137701 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:37:02 GMT