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Pieps Freeride
£109.00
The newest avalanche transceiver from Pieps. The Freeride is a tiny lightweight single antenna digital avalanche transceiver.
In terms of technology and ease of use the Freeride offers nothing new, in fact it is slower and harder to use than a 2 or 3 antenna digital transceiver like the DTS Tracker, as it updates the display less often and does not offer directional information. The Freeride appeals to 2 distinct markets; those who simply cannot afford a £200+ transceiver and those who think the 100 - 250g weight saving over the current crop of transceivers to be important.
The Freeride is the cheapest transceiver on the market but this has been acheived at expense of ease of use, Pieps say they are making transceivers available to a wider selection of users, which can only be a good thing whilst their critics wonder if we should be offering compromised budget safety equipment. I guess that is for you the customer to decide. An avalanche transceiver is not the place to save a few quid for some new goggles but if it was a choice between the freeride and nothing then
it should be the freeride.
Ski touring racers and the truly weight obsessed will see the point of the Freeride especially as they may be experienced enough with transceivers to overcome it's shortcomings. With enough training and practice it is perfectly possible to do an effective search and rescue with the Freeride but if you are an inexperienced recreational user then it is not the best unit for you.
Features
Single antenna with digital display
Range up to 40m
Simple operation, one button and no sensitivity dial.
Weight 110g including 1 X AA battery
Battery life Minimum 200 hours on transmit.
Dimensions (LxWxH) 110 x 58 x 24 mm
Supplied with chest harness and lanyard with pocket clip.
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Related Pages:
BCA Tracker DTS £199.00
The quickest and easiest search available.
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| Pieps DSP £239.99
Flexible multi burial searches. The pro's choice.
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