MAMMUT
AVALANCHE SAFETY
2013/14
Head office
Mammut Sports Group AG
Birren 5
CH-5703 Seon
Tel. [phone]
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can be found here:
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Mammut Team
Professional freeriders and extreme
ski film makers Huck & Chuck
AMMUT
SAFETY
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KNOW-HOW
AVALANCHE EQUIPMENT
Mammut has been working intensively on the topic of  safety in the
mountains for years and is doing everything in its power to reduce the
risks associated with mountain sports. To promote this aim, we are
developing new products that set milestones in terms of innovation and
safety. We also support prevention and training projects around the
world. And, under the  Mammut Safety banner, Mammut has com-
mitted to increasing the safety of snow sports by means of continuous
improvements in equipment, specific training and transmission of
knowledge.
Mammut is now offering all snow sports enthusiasts the highest safety
standards with an avalanche transceiver, a probe, a shovel and an
avalanche airbag. In an emergency situation, the combination of these
four pieces of safety equipment allows fast and efficient location and
rescue.
The right equipment and improved expertise will bring you even more
skiing pleasure!
Have fun and stay safe.
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TRANSCEIVER PROBE
SEARCH LOCATE
Easy: digital-analog three-antenna device with acoustic Safe: telescopic locking guarantees fast and simple securing
search guidance
Light: minimum weight thanks to an integrated Dyneema® cord
Fast: 360° real-time compass display for simple location
Practical: easy to operate when wearing gloves
Effective: rapid, precise marking in the event of multiple
buried subjects
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SHOVEL AIRBAG
RESCUE PREVENT
Robust: shovel blade made from strong Simple and safe: thanks to simple
anodized aluminum physical principles and intuitive operation
Ergonomic: efficient shoveling thanks to Light: with new carbon cartridge from
the cleverly shaped handle approx. 2.1 kg
Efficient: torsional forces are absorbed Removable: a single airbag system for different
by the triangular shaft backpack models
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MAMMUT BARRYVOX AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
EASY, FAST AND EFFECTIVE
Easy operation thanks to a fully graphic display and clear user navi-
gation with acoustic support. The reverse direction function prevents
180° search errors while a  mark function makes it easy to record
found buried subjects.
Location is extremely fast and accurate thanks to a 360° display and
three antennas for easy fine searching. Manual scrolling guarantees
an overview of distance, direction and the number of buried subjects
in the relevant list. Fast, accurate marking for multiple buried sub-
jects saves you time.
Speed is the most important survival factor in the event of burial!
Real-time direction display, digital signal processing in the event
of multiple buried subjects, intelligent group test and an addition-
al communication channel (W-Link) for better search results also
increase efficiency.
Digital signal processing (DSP)
Rapid signal recognition and long digital range with direction and
distance display as well as 457 kHz and W-Link signal pattern
recognition for quick and reliable recording of multiple buried sub-
jects in a list.
Multiple buried subjects
Pattern recognition is used to record buried subjects in a list and re-
cord them as found by means of a marking function. This means that
INTELLIGENT SEARCH
multiple buried subjects can be located without having to use special
search methods.
Audio-supported fine searching in a cross (bracketing) is simplified
by using arrows. These clearly show on the display the direction
to walk in, based on the distance and signal information in relation
Analog mode
to the avalanche transceiver. The device helps users by means of
Analog mode is for resolving challenging search problems using
information regarding when to change search direction and the
micro search strips, the 3-circle method and circular fine search-
optimum transition from fine searching in a cross (bracketing) to
ing. The width of the search strip can be increased to 80 m in
probing (pinpointing).
analog mode and the receiver sensitivity can be adjusted manually.
Earphones can be particularly useful for analog searching.
The starting point for guided fine searching dynamically adapts to
the depth of the avalanche and the device guides the user based
on the remaining distance to the buried subject using one or more
Rescue-SEND
processes of fine searching in a cross (bracketing).
This mode is used by all rescuers who are involved in a rescue but
not personally carrying out a transceiver search. In this mode, the
457 kHz signal is temporarily switched off to avoid interfering with
the search. In the event of burial by a secondary avalanche, the
motion sensor detects what are now only very slight movements
by the rescuer and automatically switches the transmitter back on
after four minutes, allowing the buried rescuer to be located using a
transceiver.
Vital data
A highly sensitive motion sensor measures even the most subtle
motions of the body (e.g. those caused by heart and lung activity).
Each movement is interpreted as a sign of life and displayed, by
means of W-Link, as an "increased chance of survival" message in
the form of a heart icon in the list of buried subjects on the searching
device.
Energy source
The devices in the Barryvox® family can be operated using different
battery types (alkaline / lithium). In comparison with alkaline batteries,
lithium batteries offer longer operating times in low temperatures and
do not cause any damage due to leakage.
" ELEMENT Barryvox®: alkaline
" PULSE Barryvox®: alkaline / lithium
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Energy source
The devices in the Barryvox® family can be operated using different
battery types (alkaline / lithium). In comparison with alkaline batteries,
lithium batteries offer longer operating times in low temperatures and
do not cause any damage due to leakage.
" ELEMENT Barryvox®: alkaline
" PULSE Barryvox®: alkaline / lithium
COMPARISON SAFETY TRAINING
OF DEVICES
However, the most important factor is prevention, and the founda-
tion for this is comprehensive knowledge, proper preparation before
PULSE AND ELEMENT
a tour and appropriate conduct in the terrain! Emergency equipment
is essential on tours: an avalanche transceiver, a shovel, a probe and
BARRYVOX® ideally an avalanche airbag. In addition, use of this equipment in an
emergency situation should be practiced regularly.
PULSE Barryvox® ELEMENT Barryvox® To sign up for a training course, go to www.mammut.ch/safety
Device options
Number of antennas 3 3
LCD display Fully graphic Segment
Operating concept Two buttons One button
User navigation 8 languages Symbols
60 m digital
Range 60 m
95 m analog
Search strip width 50 m 50 m
Self test
Group test
Multiple buried subjects
Frequency check
Marking function
Reverse direction function
Automatic switching from search to send
Acoustic guidance
Digital mode
USER PROFILE
Intelligent Search
PULSE AND ELEMENT BARRYVOX®
Analog mode
Profile selection
ELEMENT Barryvox® The device has an intuitive user profile
Scrolling in the list of buried subjects
that is very easy to use thanks to clear instructions and one-button
Vital data
operation.
Configurable
PULSE Barryvox® Tailored profiles (Basic/Advanced) can be
Headphone socket
selected to suit users' needs and abilities. This allows the device to
Backlight
be adapted to different users and applications. For example, users
Rescue-SEND
can start with the simple Basic profile and then, after a little practice,
move onto the Advanced profile, which offers more options and
W-Link options
functions.
Software updates
Configuration changes
Basic profile The user navigation of the Basic profile for the
Fleet management
PULSE Barryvox® is the same as for the ELEMENT Barryvox®. How-
ever, users also have all the benefits of the PULSE Barryvox® and
Individual start image
its additional sensors. User navigation and searches are therefore
Additional test options
optimized: the device can detect classic user errors and guide the
Functional test
rescuer accordingly.
Recommended for " Intensive users " Occasional users Advanced profile This user profile allows access to a wide range
" Ambitious beginners " Beginners
of device settings and functions (analog mode, vital data, tone
" Tour leaders " Group members
support < 3 meters, etc.), which allows it to be configured to users
" Professional users
individual needs and preferences.
" Organizations
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 MAMMUT AVALANCHE AIRBAG
MORE SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS
An avalanche airbag is part of your avalanche
equipment and should always be used in com-
bination with an avalanche transceiver, a shovel
and a probe. Mammut offers two airbag systems:
the Removable Airbag System R.A.S. and the
new Protection Airbag System.
Airbag systems increase the chance of staying
on the surface of the avalanche and allow faster
location in the event of burial. However, airbags
do not prevent avalanches, so never expose
yourself to high risk, even with an airbag. Burial
by an avalanche is always a life-threatening
situation, regardless of your equipment!
EFFECT AND OPERATION
OF AN AVALANCHE AIRBAG
The effect of an avalanche airbag is based on the physical principle
of  inverse segregation . This sorting effect means that in an equally
moving mass of particles, the smaller particles gravitate to the bot-
tom while the larger ones rise to the surface. The avalanche airbag
increases the wearer's volume, significantly boosting this effect. This
makes it possible to keep the wearer's body on the surface of the
snow and helps to prevent complete burial.
MAMMUT AVALANCHE AIRBAG
of  inverse segregation . This sorting effect means that in an equally
moving mass of particles, the smaller particles gravitate to the bot-
tom while the larger ones rise to the surface. The avalanche airbag
increases the wearer's volume, significantly boosting this effect. This
makes it possible to keep the wearer's body on the surface of the
snow and helps to prevent complete burial.
on and
ern
ed sub-
OVERVIEW AND
COMPARISON
st and re-
Protection Removable
means that Airbag Airbag
use special
Trauma protection
Avalanche airbag testing video
www.mammut.ch/airbag_testing
Head-on-top
Increased chance of survival
using
earch-
Quick location
m in
manually.
Removable
COMPONENTS
Transferable
The Removable Airbag System R.A.S. and the new Protection Air-
Simple and safe
bag System are based on the same inflation process: the deploy-
cue but
ment mechanism is activated by pulling the deployment handle.
de, the
Lightweight approx. 870 g approx. 850 g
The mechanism opens the pressure cartridge and the released gas
ng with
flows into the airbag via a venturi valve; ambient air is also fed into
, the
the airbag. The gas in the cartridge and the ambient air inflates the
ments
150-liter airbag in approx. three seconds (depending on temperature
back on
and altitude).
d using a
Airbag deployed
(example shows Protection Airbag)
subtle
Airbag stowed
activity).
(example shows Protection Airbag)
d, by
ssage in Deployment mechanism
searching
Deployment cable
Pressure cartridge
LIGHTWEIGHT
Deployment handle (stowable)
CARBON CARTRIDGE
different
batteries,
Our new carbon cartridge for avalanche airbags is really light!
atures and
When filled it weighs about 50 % less (approx. 310 g) than our
Simple and safe other cartridges (steel/aluminum). The cartridge is fully compatible
Thanks to simple physical principles with all Mammut and Snowpulse avalanche airbags with Inflation
and intuitive operation the system is safe. System 2.0.
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Pressure cartridge
LIGHTWEIGHT
Deployment handle (stowable)
CARBON CARTRIDGE
different
batteries,
Our new carbon cartridge for avalanche airbags is really light!
atures and
When filled it weighs about 50 % less (approx. 310 g) than our
Simple and safe other cartridges (steel/aluminum). The cartridge is fully compatible
Thanks to simple physical principles with all Mammut and Snowpulse avalanche airbags with Inflation
and intuitive operation the system is safe. System 2.0.
Lightweight
In the development of airbag systems special attention was paid to
TRAINING
lightweight construction and spacial requirements. This allowed the
weight and pack volume to be greatly reduced.
founda-
EFFECT AND OPERATION
on before
equipment
probe and
ent in an
OF AN AVALANCHE AIRBAG
/safety
Compatible with Protection
FUNCTION
Airbag System
Compatible with Removable
PROTECTION AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag System R.A.S.
Compatible with Snowpulse
The effect of an avalanche airbag is based on the physica
Protection from injury
avalanche airbags with Inflation
Around 20 % of avalanche deaths
System 2.0 (from Winter 11/12)
(depending on country and year) are
of  inverse segregation . This sorting effect means that in
due to trauma (i.e. mechanical injuries)
Approx. filled weight 310 g 500 g 630 g
incurred during the avalanche, particu-
larly in areas below the tree line. These
moving mass of particles, the smaller particles gravitate to
Approx. unfilled weight 235 g 425 g 555 g
injuries are often in the head, neck and
chest area. These very sensitive areas
are protected by the special shape of
Material Carbon fiber Steel Aluminum
tom while the larger ones rise to the surface. The avalanch
the Protection airbag.
Compressed
Filling Nitrogen Nitrogen
air
increases the wearer's volume, significantly boosting this
Operating pressure 300 bar 300 bar 207 bar
makes it possible to keep the wearer's body on the surfac
Sold in EU EU US / CA (EU)
Head-on-top
snow and helps to prevent complete burial.
Can be refilled by user
R PROFILE
 Head-on-top technology ensures
that in most cases the wearer comes
to rest in a sitting position with their
ARRYVOX®
back facing down the slope and their
head on the surface of the snow. This
rofile is the ideal position since it means that
CARTRIDGE RENTAL SERVICE
the respiratory tracts are not covered
e-button
by snow: this reduces the risk of suf-
Taking an avalanche backpack with you on a flight regularly causes
focation. This is possible thanks to the
shape and positioning of the airbag:
problems since the pressure cartridge necessary for deployment is
n be
its main buoyancy volume is located
classed as a hazardous item. Mammut is therefore setting up rental
device to around and above the wearer's head.
stations for pressure cartridges all over the world. You can now set
le, users
off for your mountain vacation without having to worry about trans-
e practice,
porting your avalanche airbag with a pressure cartridge. Simply leave
s and
your own cartridge at home, take your Mammut or Snowpulse airbag
with you on the plane and rent the necessary cartridge when you get
Removable
Like the Removable Airbag System there.
the
R.A.S., the Protection Airbag System
ox®. How-
is removable and compatible with
You can find all the information on the rental service at:
x® and various backpack models. The airbag
www.mammut.ch/cartridge-rental
system only takes a few minutes to in-
erefore
stall and remove, and both processes
uide the
are simple and safe to carry out. The
same system can therefore be used for
different backpacks and the backpack
de range itself can be used for other activities
even without an airbag system.
one
to users
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