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Reviews the activity and transmission parameters of the partner device. PIEPS recommends to perform a group check before each tour.

iPRobE SuPPoRt

Beacons with this function can be temporarily de- activated using the smart iPROBE. The receiving beacon automatically indica-tes the next strongest signal.

Auto-SEARch-to-SEnd

This function automatically switches the beacon from search mode to transmit mode, if the beacon is not moving for a certain time (in case of burial).

Auto-AntEnnA-SwItch

A negative influence through electronic devices or metal to the transmitting antenna effects an automatic switching to the other antenna.

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App-controlled Device management:

-Update -Device-Check -Settings

SEnSoR tEchnologIE

for easy and intuitive handling.

Automatically switching from transmitting mode to search mode.

only for MIcRo

only for MIcRo

THE BATTERIES HAvE TO BE REmOvED oVER thE SuMMER!

Regardless of the charge status: Leaking batteries can damage your PIEPS beacon.

It is necessary at the beginning of each season to use new batteries.

Don‘t forget:

PIEPS DEvIcE-SErvIcE

If you use the powder and are on tour, your PIEPS beacon is exposed to extreme conditions such as sub-zero temperatures and humidity.

In accordance with EN 300718, your PIEPS beacon meets the highest technical demands and standards. Despite technology the equipment is subject to aging.

For your own safety, please service your PIEPS beacon as you would your vehicle.

First service after 3 years

Second service after 5 years

After that annually*from the date of purchase

how often you should service your PIEPS beacon?

Fill in the form and send the device for

acceptance

clIck hERE

foR dEVIcE

SERVIcE:

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Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) 115 x 75 x 28 115 x 75 x 28 106 x 74 x 20 115 x 75 x 28

Weight (g, incl. batteries) 225 225 150 210

Temperature range -20°C to +45°C -20°C to +45°C -20°C to +45°C -20°C to +45°C

Transmission frequency (kHz, according to EN300718)

457 457 457 457

Digital Signal Processing

Receiving antenna 3 3 3 3

Receiving characteristic circular circular circular circular

maximum range (m) 60 60 40 50

Search Strip Width (m) 60 60 40 50

Self-Check

Group check

Transmission parameters check

Auto-Antenna-Switch

iProbe-Support

Display multiple burial

mark function

SCAN function

Continuous carrier indication

Frequency measurement

TX600-Support

Auto-Search-to-Send

Inclinometer

motion sensor

Battery 3 batteries (AAA) 3 batteries (AAA) 1 battery (AA) 3 batteries (AAA)

Battery lifetime (min. h) 400 400 200 200

Hardened display glass

Carrying system Neoprene Neoprene Hardcase Neoprene

Hand loop

Update possibility to latest software

Latest firmware v3.0 v3.0 v1.0 v3.0

Sensor technology

Bluetooth-controlled

PIEPS bEAcon In coMPARISonPIEPS dSP PRo IcE

PIEP dSP PRo

PIEPS MIcRo

PIEPS dSP SPoRt

d= Search strip width

thE PhaSES of SEarch anD rEScuE

view is on the avalanche cone (surface), display is in angle of view.

SIgnAl SEARch

RESult AccuRAcy

SEARch SPEEd

PoInt of IMPAct

PRIMARy SEARch AREA

PoInt of dISAPPEARAncE

coARSE SEARch fInE SEARch PInPoIntIng

PIEPS know-how: SEARch PhASES

ONE RESCUER By FOOTONE RESCUER WITH SkIS

mORE RESCUERS

Always probe perpendicular to the snow surface.

Probe in a spiral pattern, in 30 cm intervals around the marked fine search result.

Communicate a hit and leave probe in place.

Weight (g) 390 430 230 265 290 330Length (cm) 220 260 220 260 260 300Probing-length1 (cm) max. 270 max. 310 - - - -Tubes 5 6 5 6 6 7Tube diameter (mm) 12,50 12,50 13,25 13,25 12,50 12,50

PIEPS

PRobES In coMPARISon

1= Probing length + electronical target range

PIEPS iPRobE II 220 | 260

EffEctIvE PInPoIntIng

Intelligent, electronic avalanche-probe with acoustic and visual hit indication

60% time saving

in pinpointing

& probing

SPEcIAl kEVlAR cAblE Pull SyStEMfor extra stability and

easy extension

MultIPlE buRIAlS

Benefit through auto-matic deactivation of PIEPS beacons with

iProbe-support.

Auto-SwItchon/off

The iProbe is auto-matically switched on when tensioned and automatically switched off when

tension is removed.

oPtIcAl & AcouStIc dISPlAy

LEDs on the probe head support not only clear acoustics but also the

visual hit display

Even with systematic probing work, the buried person can be missed several times and this can lead to untercertainty.

Furthermore the interpretation of the results is often difficult. The PIEPS iPROBE ensures a clear pinpointing-result.

when probing with the PIEPS iPRobE a continuous signal & a steady light indicate a “hit“.

Even if the buried person isn´t struck with the probe, this is the starting signal for digging.

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iPRobE II 220

iPRobE II 260

cARbon touR 220

cARbon touR 260

AluMInIuM260

AluMInIuM300

patented

technology

the Matterhorn in the wallis region of Switzerland, due to its distinctive shape and climbing history, is known as one of the most famous mountains in the world .

With a height of 4478m the matterhorn is the landmark of Switzerland. The first successful ascent on the 14th of July 1865 over the Hörnligrad from Zermatt, was lead by the English expedition leader Edward Whymper. The matterhorn became famous due to the race to become the first to ascend and the tragic loss of 4 mountineers during the decent.

An Italian expedition lead by Jean-Antoine Carrel attempted the ascent at the same time, but chose to go over the Liongrat from Cervinia. They reached the peak three days after Whymper.

In May 2016, four young female freeriders (three of which are members of the PIEPS freeride-team) set out to travel this spectacular wall on skis. the two Austrians, Melissa Presslaber and lorraine huber, one Italian, giulia Monegro and one frenchwoman liv Sansoz, all of them passionate mountaineers, were able to complete this adventure successfully.

This challenging undertaking requires thorough planning. However, any planning done is point-less if the snow and weather conditions are not optimal. Due to the east-facing direction and the meterological divide of Switzerland/Italy, the matterhorn is an uncertain undertaking because of its exposure.

many years passed since I first considered crossing over the East Face on skis. many failed attempts lay in between. Giulia experienced something similiar. She eyed the matterhorn East Face for a long time too, but it simply wasn’t the right time. Now it was.

„On the day of the ascent and crossing, every-thing was just perfect. The weather was great, the snow conditions perfect, the body and soul, and the cooperation of our team. It was the perfect day and I am so glad and grateful that I was able to share this adventure with other people who have the same passion as I do.“

- Melissa Presslaber

on SkIS acroSS thE EaSt facE

one of the most daring decents in the Alps

50° average gradient

Altitude difference 850 m

the Matterhorn east face:

on the 14th of May 1975, the Italian mountaineer, extreme skier and mountain guide, toni Valeruz completed the first decent of the east face.

Because of over 50 first descents inside and beyond the Alps, Toni valeruz is considered to be one of the most outstanding steep face descent skiers of his generation.

Foto: Giulia monegoFoto: Giulia monego Foto: melissa Presslaber

Foto: Lorraine Huber

Shovel blade dimensions (cm) 30,5 x 24,4 x 7 27,5 x 20,7 x 5 28 x 21,5 x 8,5 30 x 23 x 8,5 28 x 21,7 x 6 28 x 21,7 x 6

Handle pack length (cm) 52 50 50 50 45 48

Total weight (g) 900 660 660 720 520 635

Total length (cm) 105,5 88 88 90 67,5 94

Start digging from the side of the probe and at a distance downhill from the probe equal to the indicated depth of burial.

thE nEw c-hanDlE

Allows easy handling also with the thickest gloves.

PIEPS

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RIP StoPfor a perfect grip

IntEgRAtEd bottlE oPEnER

the shovel automatically

engages into the lock

QuIck-lock- SyStEM

REScuE SlEdgE functIon

SyStEmatIc DIggIng

If several diggers are available, the positions should be exchanged in a clockwise direction.

you’ve got

MoRE StREngth

for a longer time!

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Organize and coordinate the digging!

Start a large area at the side of the probe!

Work quickly but not hastily!

Digging work with probe as orientational guide.

thE rEvolutIon In aIrbag

tEchnologyPIEPS Jetforce is the first electronic avalanche-airbag technology with

jet-fan inflation

bIg AIR PockEt Due to the automatic Airbag-eva-cuation in the case of burial you

get a 200l hollow space.

PRActIcE wIthout AddItIonAl coStS

Because the system uses jet-fan inflation instead

of compressed-gas-cylinders, PIEPS-Jetforce can

be deployed for training wi-thout additional costs

touR RIdER: 24 literRIdER: 10 liter touR PRo: 34 liter

aIrbag know how & JEtforcE aDvantagES

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89%78%

An inflated avalanche airbag increases the chance of survival:

With airbag With airbagWithout airbag Without airbag

20%47%

An avalanche airbag minimizes the critical burial risk:

Without air pocket

1,5 - 2 hours

15-35 minutes

With air pocket

In critical burial, an existing air pocket increases the probability of survival:

MultIPlE dEPloyMEntS

The compact Lithium-Ion battery supports 4 airbagdeployments per charge

PIEPS JEtfoRcE

PractIcE wIthout aDDItIo-nal coStS

Professional avalanche experts, such as Moun-tain guides & rescuers, practice regularly

Familiarity with the trigger mechanism and training increase the release rate and safety.

200 lThat’s how big the air pocket will become through the Jetforce after the automatic airbag- evacuation.

According to statistics, the person concerned fails to trigger the airbag in 20% of serious cases. Reason is the uncertainty with the systems.

Only an inflated airbag helps!

20%

PIEPS JEtfoRcEis also helping

in the case of burial!

IncREASE the

fAMIlIARIty of your PIEPS

Jetforce!In 2

toRSo-lEngth available

Source: Haegeli, P., M. Falk, E. Proctor, B. doubt F. Jarry, S. Logan, K. Kronholm, M. Biskupic H. Brugger: The effectiveness of avalanche airbags. Mountain and Climbing 3/14; 94-101

Attention: Although if you have an airbag, never go on tour without beacon, probe and shovel!

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Rescue time for 1 person, at a burial depth of 1 metre (study according to Stumpert)

Only a rescuer who uses the proper emergency equipment can succesfully complete companion rescue within 15 minutes!

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PIEPS iPRobE II 220

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mEaSurE - for your SafEty!

The slope gradient is the key indicator when it comes to evaluating the avalanche danger.

Irrespective of the level of risk (danger level), half of all avalanches occure between 36° and 42°, the mean value is 39°.

The probability of triggering a skiing-avalan-che increases with the slope-gradient.

you only can assure a risk-minimised ascent and descent snowtrack, if you are able to evaluate visually the slope gradient in a correct way.

Also watch the temperature! massive changes lead to a risk increase.

First estimate,

thEn chEck!

SAFETY SYSTEM

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