Pros
- If you are caught in a fire and buried while searching, the beacon will automatically switch back to transmit mode after a period of time and will detect that you are stationary so your rescuers can pick up your signal.
Cons
- Not the best
PIEPS Powder BT Avalanche Beacon Review
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Description of PIEPS Powder BT Avalanche Beacon
The Pieps Powder BT is a high-performance beacon for avid backcountry skiers and splitboarders. It's a trimmed-down version of Pieps's pro model, meaning it has all the necessary features for an efficient search while still remaining user-friendly. A 3-antenna design provides a more accurate search than traditional 2-antenna beacons, and a 60-meter range will help you pick up the victim's signal and get on the right track from a further distance. The Powder BT has a multiple burial function that picks up signals from all buried victims within range, while the flagging feature lets you mark victims as you find them so your partner can start probing and you can move on to find the next. In the event that you are caught and buried in hang-fire during a search, the beacon will automatically switch back into send mode after a certain amount of time by sensing that you're no longer in motion, allowing your rescuers to pick up your signal.
