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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hello snowdave and welcome to Snowheads.
Unfortunately that link doesn't seem to work.... 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Works OK for me mountainaddict,
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works here too. good price for a well respected bit of important kit... anyone looking for a tranny (no, not that kind!) would do well to invest in one.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Great price
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Dibs on one, but can't get to link,
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Link seems a bit variable, but the whole website similarly is patchy. Best thing is to go to ekosport.fr and search from there. 4 gone to mates and me already!
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Where abouts is the shop based? I'm in France for the next 2 and half weeks, if its about the PDS area I could collect
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| Link seems a bit variable, but the whole website similarly is patchy. Best thing is to go to ekosport.fr and search from there |
. Hmmm....Still can't get into the website - entering ekosport.fr just brings up a blank page on my PC.... 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I have used them, getting things sent to les carroz, they are very good, well packed, quick delivery, often seem to get job lots of skis in and also high end bindings.
if you search on french forums you will probably find a free shipping code or money off voucher
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You know it makes sense.
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Brilliant. Purchased (but most shovel/probe bargains sold out now.) Thanks for the link, snowdave, and welcome to snowHeads. 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Great price for the Tracker 2. Cheers snowdave, one of the must useful ever first posts!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. I'll try and maintain the quality of posting 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks snowdave, have just purchased it with shovel and probe. Happy days.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Does anyone know how long it will take to get our goodies? The site seems to indicate that they have 48/72hour delivery, but I'm assuming that this is only within France. Anyone got their stuff yet?
Cheers
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My mate's arrived this morning. Mine not yet, both ordered same time/day (Fri 11th).
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Mine arrived just now - ordered Friday evening Very happy thanks snowdave.
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great news - I ordered on Sun night after a few days of "thinking". Should turn up around Monday I'm guessing.
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BMG, +1
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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^
My guess is that none of the people above would now expect to be 'safe'. If any of the above are investing in their first 'holy trinity', they may well end up being safer, not because their kit will offer them a lot of meaningful, statistical protection against avalanches (which will still often maim or kill you irrespective of being found and dug out quickly) but because they will end up investing in more avalanche knowledge and skiing in company who will consider its risk rather than just 'going for it'. In my case, I know (through practice experience) that the BCA tracker 2 is a much faster, easier to use transceiver with a significantly longer detection range than my existing one and I will now be able to do some elementary searches in my own time, provided I can persuade someone to hide the old one.
Rather than derailing this thread though, there's already plenty of discussion on 'safe' in the thread that prompted your comment ... http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=95893&start=160
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks snowdave, been meaning to buy a transceiver for a while now and that was a bargain
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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moffatross, +1 - it's an upgrade for me. I only ever intend to use it to find others and hope that it is never needed.
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For me it wont change the way I ski or what I ski or make me take more risks. Its just about having that extra bit of "safety" just in case. If I ever use it, hopefully I will be the one searching (for some one from another group) and not being dug out as I dont intend on putting myself or my mates in a situation that could lead to burial. Its just like insurance - for years you never need it and think its a waste of time/money and then one day.......
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You know it makes sense.
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moffatross, OK, I know what I meant though. The low cost has meant a lot of people have invested in a transceiver where they might not have done so. This must be a good thing.
However, it does rather prove the point that I've often made and that is that safety gear is often priced sufficiently high, that the price can sway a risk assessment to the point at which price stops people owning the safety item. This just always seems rather unfortunate. This thread has demonstrated a number of people who have suddenly decided that ownership of this particular item is now within their grasp just because the price has come down when if it had not done so, they may not have invested in their safety at this time. Why are some safety items often priced so high that they then become the preserve of those that can afford it? Or to become affordable means that a lower quality/safety item has to be purchased?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Megamum,
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This thread has demonstrated a number of people who have suddenly decided that ownership of this particular item is now within their grasp just because the price has come down when if it had not done so, they may not have invested in their safety at this time
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It hasn't demonstrated any such thing.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Megamum, State subsidies for avalanche safety gear for under privileged skiers. A sure vote winner.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Megamum,
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This thread has demonstrated a number of people who have suddenly decided that ownership of this particular item is now within their grasp just because the price has come down when if it had not done so, they may not have invested in their safety at this time
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It hasn't demonstrated any such thing. |
Frankly, it has in my case. I was always going to buy the kit eventually, but this bargain has made it happen (much?) sooner.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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BMG, mine arrived today.
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Pedantica, cracking price well done on pulling the trigger so to speak...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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skimottaret,
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After spending a fair amount of time off-piste on the last EoSB, I decided that I should really get some safety equipment, so this thread has been well timed! The review here seemed good: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/Specs_Tracker2.asp , so placed an order Sunday and it was delivered to a French address Tuesday. I thought about ordering a shovel and probe at the same time but decided it might be better to try them first rather than buy-blind on the Internet.
Next I'm thinking of doing an avalanche awareness course (particularly now I can practice with my own Tracker!) in Chamonix, but I think they also do them in Morzine if there's enough people interested: http://www.avalancheacademy.com/product.asp?P_ID=6&CAT_ID=4
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If Snow and Rock still do their price match, this could be a quick way to get your hands on it if needed in a hurry.
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Amazing value!
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Wish I had seen this a week ago ! To late now for this weekend ! Had to borrow an old ortovox f1 for the week
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Thanks snow dave.
For anyone thinking of buying the direct link works but stock says limited and inst showing on the website (through search or browse functions) anymore so I would get in quick. REDUC20 or PAYPAL20 may give you 20euro discount. I found these on a few voucher codes sites but they didnt work with my order.
Last edited by Ski the Net with snowHeads  on Sun 24-02-13 12:10; edited 2 times in total
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