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On Sale: $549.95
Retail: $549.95
SKU #LIB0005
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter updates the groundbreaking triple-antenna digital DSP avalanche beacon for 07 / 08 with a new, more intuitive button configuration, plus the addition of a built in thermometer, compass, and altimeter. Digital technology in the DSP allows for quick, precise pinpointing of the strongest signal among multiple burials, and the triple antenna increases reliable detection range out to 60 meters, with direction indication starting at 50 meters. Once the first buried beacon is found and marked, a simple button press blocks the signal and moves to the next one, reducing the chances of interference and saving valuable minutes. SCAN mode indicates distance to multiple signals from a single location. The DSP for 07 / 08 is also compatible with Pieps' new Smart Probe technology, and can receive software updates for free at your local dealer every year.
Bottom line
If it ain't broke, it gets improved upon anyway—the Pieps philosophy.
Product Reviews
not so cool
It works, like all beacons, but has very big issues. I have seen it not be able to find its own kind in a practice run. The smart probe technology seems kind of like a scam, I know I don't want anyone turning off my beacon until my face is sucking in O2s again. And the multiple burial signal blocking or "flagging" would be worth the extra cost if I could tell where that last signal was that I just "blocked". For the price the technology doesn't even come close to the other intelligent beacons, like the incredible Ortovox S1. Peips makes a beacon that works, but better is the beacon that works well for everyone, not just scientists and tech geeky individuals.
Excellent beacon but why the altimeter?
I have used most other beacons except the new Ortovox and have been delighted at the Pieps ease of use and their reliability. Best range of all currently available, especially when tested with other popular brands BUT who in their right minds would be getting out their beacon from its secure location every 500m to check altitude and compass heading? This is surely a big time marketing gimmick. A better add on would be a 457mHz PLB or GPS.
Great beacon
This is a great beacon. I was able to try it next to some other brands and personally found the Pieps easier to use, more intuitive, and great for multiple burials. I personally recommend the base model, since I don't have a lot of interest in pulling out my beacon to check the compass, temperature, or altitude when I can use a watch for that. With or without the upgrade, the Pieps is a solid beacon.
It's like cheating
If you really want to find someone fast with no confusion, this is the beacon. Skip the compass,temp and alt, if you want to save money but don't buy a beacon without three antenna's. The Orto S1 might have a chance at topping this if they had only put in three antenna. (I think they did not have space and by the time they figured out the real advantages of three antenna in completely eliminating false maximas they did not have room so they came out with the d3 and the patroller which are limited in multiple burials and range) The next closest competitor is the Mammut if it only had better range. It says 60 meters but I often get morning range checks into the 80's.
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