Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Set
Judge Lucy Wallace, who is a freelance Mountain Leader based on the Isle of Arran, fully analysed the technical capabilities of this ultralight avalanche safety kit – and was left feeling impressed. The set includes a beacon, shovel and carbon probe. Lucy said: “The weight reduction in the beacon is very innovative. It weighs half of what my current beacon weighs and, apart from a poor battery indicator, it’s super-user-friendly. It is well-designed and the controls are easy to use with gloves on. The 240cm carbon probe is similarly easy to use with clear symbols, and it’s very lightweight too. The shovel is also nice and light. The bucket isn’t massive but it has a nice square design that will cut blocks well.”