I took a level 1 and level 2 avy coarse back in 1998 at summit at snoqualmie and Alpental, been working with and practicing with avy transceivers since but Ive never seen anyone use two avy probes like you did in the video. I watched it 6-8 times, pretty impressive. I teach people how to use their avalanche transceivers,probs and shovels. If you dont mind, I would like to borrow your idea!
Excellent video and huge wake up call to get more training. I have taken a couple of classes but need to get on the snow training and this just demonstrated why I need the on snow training. Thank you!
Thanks Dan, great video. This stuff is sooo important. Practicing with your equipment makes the difference when push comes to shove. Can't wait to come ride with you!!
Wow another fantastic video Dan! I hope you understand that you’re not only an ambassador to bettering ourselves in our sport by all your tutorial videos on how to ride easier and more effectively but your truly making videos that are potentially saving lives. The information in this video is stellar. I never would’ve thought to take two avalanche probes with me until now. That system makes total sense and I can see how it would speed up the search immensely. I will be taking a second probe with me from now on thanks to you but hopefully will never have to use them for anything other than practice. Keep up the fantastic videos Dan the miracle man, we are watching and learning!! 👍😀
Well done once again, great techniques and tips, well explained and easy to remember! RIP to the family and friends of the BC and Utah fatalities this past weekend, very sad to hear of these incidents.
I've taken avalanche training classes many times from the Park Service, the Forest Service and taught this in the Marines many times. I never take my training for granted and my riding group would always take the local/forest service classes at least every 2 years just to keep it fresh in our minds. once you know someone caught in one or killed in one you will take it very seriously. nicely done Dan. do you have a brother named Ted by chance? I think I know you from him or other friends in Billings.
THIS WILL BE MY 2ND COMMENT ON THIS VIDEO/TOPIC.ONE OF THE THINGS YOU SAID/MENTIONED,WHERE YOU SEE PEOPLE HAVING TO WALK BACK AND START OVER AGAIN BECAUSE THEIR MOVING TOO FAST.IT SOUNDS TO ME THAT THEY HAVE A SOME FEAR IN THEMSELVES,THE 15 MINUTE RULE,GO,GO,GO,GO! WHEN I TEACH 1 PERSON OR MORE I TELL THEM TO TAKE THERE TIME,THERE NEW AT THIS,THEIR JUST GETTING STARTED JUST GETTING THEIR FOOT IN THE FRONT DOOR.AND WHEN THEIR IN SEARCH MODE TO ONLY LOOK AT THE TRANSCEIVER NOT WHAT'S IN FRONT OF THEM(actually you can do both at the same time by looking at the transceiver only).BUT LET THE TRANSCEIVER DO THE JOB,ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PUT ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER FOOT,THE TRANSCEIVER WILL DO THE REST OF THE JOB,AND THE MORE PRACTICE YOU GET THE FASTER YOU BECOME.
Dan, amazing job once again on breaking down the details of each topic, best I've seen by far! So many overlook the search techniques because the safety gear itself provides a false sense of safety. Looking forward to more riding technique videos as well! Any chance you could provide a quick comment on your suspension preferences/setup for different snow conditions with your fox floats. Keep em coming!
Thanks Ryan, glad you are liking the videos. We are getting a lot of questions about suspension setup and its such a broad topic we are still trying to figure out how to best answer it. We plan to get some suspension content filmed in the near future. Stay tuned.
Be safe guys. ALWAYS wear your safety gear in your pack and keep an eye on your riding buddies! Too many unprepared people are still losing their lives out there. 2 snowmobiler fatalities in Utah in the last few days, neither had proper gear!
For sure, its very humbling and sad to hear about these fatalities. We all need to take a closer look our personal gear/training and that of our riding group.
Another great vid dan, keep up the great work. Dan do you advise to tunnel into the victim vs digging straight down? Here in BC we practice the tunnel method.
Certainly, I like the tunnel technique or simply taking a step back from positive probe and digging towards it. Flat ground burials are tough and should be practiced! Thanks for watching!
Great video; however I’d like to see the search and find when the actual location is unknown. It’s easier to not panic when the known location is directly in front of you. How much time on avg will a person have if buried? I know that’s a lot of variables so might not be a easy answer.
I'm trying to recall from the AvCan level 1 course. I think rule of thumb was 3-5 minutes of air if the person wasn't able to create a pocket. I think best case you have 20 minutes. Dan is right though, you need to stay calm and paced so you don't misread your beacon. On my course on one scenario someone panicked and didn't switch their beacon to seek. Some older beacons were chasing them instead of our buried target.
For the average rider. Would you notice much difference between the 800 RMK and 850 at sea level? We ride tight trees here. Chic Chocs in Quebec as you know area. I am switching to Polaris from 850 summit. We don’t ride fast. Just tighter Technical areas. Steep and deep in places.
I've been watching Avalanche videos over the last days. You made the best and most realistic video out there, better than the manufacturers!
I took a level 1 and level 2 avy coarse back in 1998 at summit at snoqualmie and Alpental, been working with and practicing with avy transceivers since but Ive never seen anyone use two avy probes like you did in the video. I watched it 6-8 times, pretty impressive. I teach people how to use their avalanche transceivers,probs and shovels. If you dont mind, I would like to borrow your idea!
im sure thats why he's sharing his knowledge. we're all working together to be more and more efficient!
Excellent video and huge wake up call to get more training. I have taken a couple of classes but need to get on the snow training and this just demonstrated why I need the on snow training. Thank you!
Thanks Dan, great video. This stuff is sooo important. Practicing with your equipment makes the difference when push comes to shove. Can't wait to come ride with you!!
Wow another fantastic video Dan! I hope you understand that you’re not only an ambassador to bettering ourselves in our sport by all your tutorial videos on how to ride easier and more effectively but your truly making videos that are potentially saving lives. The information in this video is stellar. I never would’ve thought to take two avalanche probes with me until now. That system makes total sense and I can see how it would speed up the search immensely. I will be taking a second probe with me from now on thanks to you but hopefully will never have to use them for anything other than practice. Keep up the fantastic videos Dan the miracle man, we are watching and learning!! 👍😀
Thanks so much for all the kind words! We are diligently working to provide usable content and help get more and more riders AVY safe!
Thank you for the videos. I know myself and others are very appreciative of what your doing. Cant wait for more videos!
Thank you!
Super informative video Dan! I really enjoy watching your videos and the techniques you teach are invaluable! Great work, keep the videos coming!
Well done once again, great techniques and tips, well explained and easy to remember! RIP to the family and friends of the BC and Utah fatalities this past weekend, very sad to hear of these incidents.
I've taken avalanche training classes many times from the Park Service, the Forest Service and taught this in the Marines many times. I never take my training for granted and my riding group would always take the local/forest service classes at least every 2 years just to keep it fresh in our minds. once you know someone caught in one or killed in one you will take it very seriously. nicely done Dan. do you have a brother named Ted by chance? I think I know you from him or other friends in Billings.
Thanks Dan for the Video. So many people out there on sleds nowadays that have no idea of avy dangers.
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching and please spread the word.
I really like your parallel probe technique. Thank you for that tip!
Thanks for watching Erick
Best to be prepared and never end up in the situation than to be unprepared and be up shits creek without a paddle
THIS WILL BE MY 2ND COMMENT ON THIS VIDEO/TOPIC.ONE OF THE THINGS YOU SAID/MENTIONED,WHERE YOU SEE PEOPLE HAVING TO WALK BACK AND START OVER AGAIN BECAUSE THEIR MOVING TOO FAST.IT SOUNDS TO ME THAT THEY HAVE A SOME FEAR IN THEMSELVES,THE 15 MINUTE RULE,GO,GO,GO,GO! WHEN I TEACH 1 PERSON OR MORE I TELL THEM TO TAKE THERE TIME,THERE NEW AT THIS,THEIR JUST GETTING STARTED JUST GETTING THEIR FOOT IN THE FRONT DOOR.AND WHEN THEIR IN SEARCH MODE TO ONLY LOOK AT THE TRANSCEIVER NOT WHAT'S IN FRONT OF THEM(actually you can do both at the same time by looking at the transceiver only).BUT LET THE TRANSCEIVER DO THE JOB,ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PUT ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER FOOT,THE TRANSCEIVER WILL DO THE REST OF THE JOB,AND THE MORE PRACTICE YOU GET THE FASTER YOU BECOME.
Awesome video!! Thanks for the extra information Dan, your a life saver
Thanks for watching Logan
Dan, amazing job once again on breaking down the details of each topic, best I've seen by far! So many overlook the search techniques because the safety gear itself provides a false sense of safety. Looking forward to more riding technique videos as well! Any chance you could provide a quick comment on your suspension preferences/setup for different snow conditions with your fox floats. Keep em coming!
Thanks Ryan, glad you are liking the videos.
We are getting a lot of questions about suspension setup and its such a broad topic we are still trying to figure out how to best answer it. We plan to get some suspension content filmed in the near future. Stay tuned.
Great video as usual Dan.
Thank you
Very informative video. Well done
Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Claude
Be safe guys. ALWAYS wear your safety gear in your pack and keep an eye on your riding buddies! Too many unprepared people are still losing their lives out there. 2 snowmobiler fatalities in Utah in the last few days, neither had proper gear!
For sure, its very humbling and sad to hear about these fatalities. We all need to take a closer look our personal gear/training and that of our riding group.
Thanks again Dan!
Another great vid dan, keep up the great work.
Dan do you advise to tunnel into the victim vs digging straight down? Here in BC we practice the tunnel method.
Certainly,
I like the tunnel technique or simply taking a step back from positive probe and digging towards it. Flat ground burials are tough and should be practiced! Thanks for watching!
Great video; however I’d like to see the search and find when the actual location is unknown. It’s easier to not panic when the known location is directly in front of you. How much time on avg will a person have if buried? I know that’s a lot of variables so might not be a easy answer.
I'm trying to recall from the AvCan level 1 course. I think rule of thumb was 3-5 minutes of air if the person wasn't able to create a pocket. I think best case you have 20 minutes. Dan is right though, you need to stay calm and paced so you don't misread your beacon. On my course on one scenario someone panicked and didn't switch their beacon to seek. Some older beacons were chasing them instead of our buried target.
Thank you for this I ride in Utah and we just someone die this weekend because his friends didn't have probes.
Im in Utah too, i remember this, sad
For the average rider. Would you notice much difference between the 800 RMK and 850 at sea level? We ride tight trees here. Chic Chocs in Quebec as you know area. I am switching to Polaris from 850 summit. We don’t ride fast. Just tighter Technical areas. Steep and deep in places.
your the bomb Dan
Great refresher, Thank You!
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