http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/4/b14/Black-Diamond-Avalanche-Safety.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:54 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Transfer-3-Shovel/BLD0932M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136837#question_136837 Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel<br /><br />this sounds good and its cheep, but is it a good shovel for building kickers and digging my friends out? question_136837 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:54 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Orange-Avalanche-Shovel/ORT0016M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136836#question_136836 Ortovox Orange Avalanche Shovel<br /><br />does this shovel fold up small enough to fit into a backpack question_136836 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:54 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Agent-with-Avalung-Winter-Pack-1098-1220cu-in/BLD0475M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136693#question_136693 Black Diamond Agent with Avalung Winter Pack - 1098-1220cu in<br /><br />Does this pack carry a snowboard and if so how? question_136693 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:13:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAK0778/DAKINE-Poacher-Backpack-2300cu-in.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136554#question_136554 DAKINE Poacher Backpack - 2300cu in<br /><br />If you don&#39;t fill the pack, say for a half day sidecountry extravaganza, does it strap down well to make it more compact? question_136554 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136287#question_136287 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />I&#39;ve had my tracker for 2.5 years now and I&#39;ve noticed that the search fxn tends to pause flashing &quot;SE&quot; on the screen, sometimes for up to 10 - 15 secs. When it pauses I&#39;m usually not moving unduly fast nor am I flipping the beacon around or moving/holding it strange. This has become very frustrating and sometimes can slow me down considerably during practice if it happens 4 or 5 times as it has. Is this just how the beacon operates? If so I&#39;m selling it and getting the T2 or a Mammut. I mostly ski B/C and don&#39;t need to stare at my beacon flashing SE at me when someone actually is buried. question_136287 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Outlaw-with-Avalung-Pack-1831-1939cu-in/BLD0381M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136237#question_136237 Black Diamond Outlaw with Avalung Pack - 1831-1939cu in<br /><br />My daughter wants this backpack for Christmas. I do not know what size to order. She is 5&#39;3 and 125 lbs. Thanks. question_136237 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:35 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Silo-30-Backpack-1648-1831cu-in/ARC0536M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136110#question_136110 Arc'teryx Silo 30 Backpack - 1648-1831cu in<br /><br />Anybody used any of the ski carry systems? From the reviews I see that the snowboard carry may be cumbersome, but what about for two planks? question_136110 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:59:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136004#question_136004 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />how does this beacon do for short range, pin pointing? ie: within 5 meters. does it have a digital icon or anything for multiple burials, or just different sounds? question_136004 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:20:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Expedition-Climbing-Skin/GGG0132M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135841#question_135841 G3 Expedition Climbing Skin<br /><br />i dont understand the sizing of these what do i need to cover a 125-95-120 @ 179 length question_135841 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:28:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-Heli-Pro-DLX-20L-Backpack-1200cu-in/DAK1316M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135784#question_135784 DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 20L Backpack -1200cu in<br /><br />Hey i just ordered the Team Pollard backpack. Was it suppose to come with the Team Pollard gloves as well? question_135784 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:26:19 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Dynafit-FT-Mustagh-Ata-Superlight-Speedskin/DNF0026M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135748#question_135748 Dynafit FT Mustagh Ata Superlight Speedskin<br /><br />Why don&#39;t you show product weights? Or the sidecut dimensions of these skins. Will they fit my F10&#39;s? question_135748 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:12:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Alpinist-Climbing-Skin/GGG0066M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135626#question_135626 G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin<br /><br />Will the tail clip stay put on upturned and rounded tails? question_135626 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:57:41 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-Heli-Pro-DLX-20L-Backpack-1200cu-in/DAK1316M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135451#question_135451 DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 20L Backpack -1200cu in<br /><br />Can you put the Dakine Camera Block in it? Will it fit? question_135451 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:54:37 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-GlideLite-Mohair-Mix-Kicker-Climbing-Skin/BLD0462M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135135#question_135135 Black Diamond GlideLite Mohair Mix Kicker Climbing Skin <br /><br />how do u put on Black Diamond Kicker Climbing Skins? question_135135 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:39:23 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAK0778/DAKINE-Poacher-Backpack-2300cu-in.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135002#question_135002 DAKINE Poacher Backpack - 2300cu in<br /><br />I love to hit up the backcountry, but i also like to hit up the groomers too. Is this pack too big and too much of a pain in the backside to take on the lifts at the resorts? question_135002 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:32:02 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Whippet-Self-Arrest-Ski-Pole/BLD1150M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134953#question_134953 Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole<br /><br />OK I guess BD doesn&#39;t make the Whippet in a 3 piece pole like the Expeditions. I like the Expeditions because i snowboard and they&#39;re small enough to fit inside my pack or strap to the outside without towering above my head.<br /><br />Can i chop the top half of a whippet down to a better size and insert the bottom two pieces of the Expeditions or will the diameter just not match up?<br /><br />Thanks. I realize this question seems nuts if you&#39;re a skiier.<br /><br />If you look at Mr Lightcap&#39;s picture below (JJ&#39;s post) it looks like a 3-piece whippet. question_134953 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Pulse-Barryvox-Avalanche-Beacon/MAM0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134918#question_134918 Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />Does this ship with the new version 3 software? question_134918 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAK0777/DAKINE-Blade-Backpack-1800cu-in.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134724#question_134724 DAKINE Blade Backpack - 1800cu in<br /><br />does this backpack have adjustable aluminum stays like the Poacher and Guide? question_134724 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:31:10 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Professional-Alu-II-Avalanche-Shovel/ORT0051M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134723#question_134723 Ortovox Professional Alu II Avalanche Shovel<br /><br />Is the handle on this shovel detachable? question_134723 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:00:25 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Osprey-Packs-Switch-26-Pack-1500-1700cu-in/OSP0098M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134696#question_134696 Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in<br /><br />I am looking for a stout day pack to be used in a variety of conditions from desert heat to Eastern Sierra snow.<br /><br />After viewing the video posted above, I think that this pack may address my needs as related to an outdoor photographer. I am wondering if anyone could comment on the use of this pack to haul a 3-5 pound tripod on the back (like the shovel in the video), and also be able to carry my DLSR camera body, and two or three lenses, plus my snacks, first aid, etc...<br /><br />Most camera packs are not intended for backcountry use, including my current Tamrac, which has fabulous features, but not rugged enough and lacks moderate protection from the elements. I greatly appreciate your opinions and observations regarding the ability of this pack to cross-over for a photographer !! ~ jeff question_134696 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:10:26 GMT