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WHAT A DAY!!

Check out the brilliant snow for a day on Mt Dick.

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on September 4th, 2010 by admin

A monumental Free Ride Day

Free Ride Day Mt Larkins 31st August 2010

First run of the day

1/2 meter of fresh powder made exiting the helicopter a fun workout.

chillin in the sun

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on September 3rd, 2010 by admin

Sweet powder day on Larkins…

Private Charter is the way to go! 40cms of Fresh up on Mt Larkin Today, members of the US ski team got one of the best days of the season so far!

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on August 27th, 2010 by admin

August 24th Free Ride Day

Perfect conditions, awesome powder and some wicked people on Mt Larkins for our Free Ride Day, 24th August 2010.

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on August 26th, 2010 by admin

Gnarly Pow at Temple Peaks Yesterday!!!

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on August 19th, 2010 by admin

BCA Float 30 Airbag – Product Review

Just arrived – The BCA Float 30 Airbag

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First Impressions:
Having purchases a few items from BCA before I was expecting a quality product. When you are looking at purchasing an item like this you need to look for quality, because in the moment of truth you want it to perform, as it should.
When I fist unpacked it my feeling was that it looked a little on the small side, in terms of storage area. It is always tricky with backpacks because it is hard to agree on what is the ideal size. You essentially never have enough space and will always fill it if you have it, only later paying the price for weight and bulk.
This bag was purchased mainly to Heli-ski with as well as day touring missions and I have to admit once I started to fill it up I was quietly happy with its ability to digest most of what I had lined up on the floor.
The storage areas are broken into 3 cavities so you can have easy access gear and other stuff stashed deeper into the bag. It houses nicely the BCA shovel and its handle as well as snow safety kit, bothy bag, downie, first aid etc. The handle of the shovel and probe slide into side sleeves.
What makes it attractive:
The price. Coming in at around $800 kiwi retail this is around half the price of the ABS. I also like the fact that you can refill the canister on your own. This is super easy once you get your head round it. You need to purchase an adapter; I got mine from Dr Dive in Auckland. This effectively fits onto a standard dive bottle (see this video). It takes only a few secs once you suss it out.
If you are going to travel with these they say you should empty the canister first. Just need to be sure you can get a refill once you arrive. Thinking Kashmir here.. might be a bit of a mission? Dunno.
Getting started:
So yeah once I had it filled and I need to thank Darren here at Element in Remarks Park for helping me out, I was keen to deploy the bag. Works just like they said it would, about 3 secs and the airbag is fully loaded. It is just one piece and it doesn’t restrict your vision at all once full.
Conclusions:
The bag seems really well put together. The straps are heavy duty and the seams are all stitched up well. It also feels solid once you have it on. You don’t really feel the extra weight once you get going. Just need to remember to pull out the rip cord and practice locating it on your shoulder strap!
I would say BCA have done pretty well here. I think I got a first generation so there will no doubt be improvements along the way but I think for the added safety it offers its well worth a look.

This is the interior of the bag. Canister fits nicely into the belly of the bag.

This is what fits inside. I have split it into piles to show what goes in what goes into each area of the bag.

No Comments Posted in Product Testing and Reviews on August 17th, 2010 by admin

Epic Powder on Mt Larkins

sweet sweet snow

The best playground EVER!

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on August 14th, 2010 by admin

Two Thumb Range, Lake Tekapo

No Comments Posted in Alpine Heliski News on August 12th, 2010 by admin

What A Fantastic Day For The Snow Trainers!!!

Here They Go!

Gearing Up...

Chow Time! Mega Hungry After The First Few Runs!

What An Epic Day!!!

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on August 3rd, 2010 by admin

EPIC POWDER ON TEMPLE PEAK!

Epic Powder out on Temple Peaks today! Last day to get out before the weather comes through is Friday and we have a couple of seats left so give us a call!

No Comments Posted in Uncategorized on July 29th, 2010 by admin

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