Avy transceiver apps

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AVi: The 1st Avy Beacon Application for iPhone - The Backcountry Skiing Blog I first heard about these a couple wks. ago. I sure hope none of you will be using these instead of a tried/tested and true avalanche transceiver, and yes there is an app for a smart phone too. What are your thoughts, what do you think the downfalls would be? I`m not really impressed with this this part of their advertising, " Make sure your buddy with the padded wallet gets out alive so you don’t have to buy drinks that night at the bar."[h=2]Features:[/h]

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[sled_wrangler]

if its as good as the maps on my iphone they will be looking for me 12 miles north from where im really at ....why would anyone want to use this app when cell phones screw with most transceivers out there ... if i ride with anyone who is using this i will smash their phone and let them use my extra beacon

 

[Bnorth]

The description shows a disgusting lack of concern for human life, like avalanches are a big joke. WTF!

 

[Stg2Suby]

Yeah that's disgraceful really. Thing is there will be a ton of idiots that will latch onto this as a cheap alternative to buying the proper gear and training

 

[TylerG]

Scary..... that's the only word I can use to describe this.

I think we need to write some nasty well worded letters to the programmers who built this monstrosity.....

 

[thebigm]

Might work if they were buried in the parking lot....... Anyone who puts faith in this app wont be riding with me.

My 2cents

 

[TylerG]

Might work if they were buried in the parking lot....... Anyone who puts faith in this app wont be riding with me.

My 2cents

looks like its been out for a few years, that article is old!

 

[sled_wrangler]

i just did a search for it and cant find it !!! thank god

 

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Apparently there are 3 companies selling the apps now. Glad to see your responses. First thing I thought of was "how often do I even have cell service when I ride", then "how often does my cell battery go dead in the cold" and then "my cell isn`t even on when I ride in case it interferes with my beacon". You all know people will try to save a buck and use these apps, I am just hoping you will all help get the word out there. Article may be old I just googled it. We were just told this by the CAC and they are concerned also, it`s for real and happening now

 

[Stg2Suby]

Maybe some comments to the marketers along the 'legal / liability implication' line might make them change their mind, I know the lawsuit stuff is huge in the US...

 

[TylerG]

Apparently there are 3 companies selling the apps now. Glad to see your responses. First thing I thought of was "how often do I even have cell service when I ride", then "how often does my cell battery go dead in the cold" and then "my cell isn`t even on when I ride in case it interferes with my beacon". You all know people will try to save a buck and use these apps, I am just hoping you will all help get the word out there. Article may be old I just googled it. We were just told this by the CAC and they are concerned also, it`s for real and happening now

lets get Lori & the other Avalanche Safety training groups to send out an email about this Kathy!

 

[Depsnolvr]

Great to hear the response from you guys regarding these.

The Avy Folks are already all over this. As a member of the Avalanche Centre team, I can tell you these apps were a large cause for alarm and a lot of research and investigation has been on going.

The CAC will soon be releasing some detailed public information.

For now and the future, stick with your transceiver, learning it inside out and practice!

Safe Riding!

 

[ASSAULTrmk]

Yeah that app is a joke I hope no one actually puts any faith into these things

 

[fnDan]

If anyone uses this... I keep my phone in the truck so I won't be able to find you.

Feel free to call back between the hours of "not sledding".

 

[neilsleder]

Yah I hope no one thought this would be a good idea! Is there a disclaimer on the app that says it shouldn't be used as an actual beacon ? I would think the only guys that would get this app is those poser sledders that only sled to show how cool they are, there phone would have a monster sticker on the back and put in the same pocket as there white sunglasses lol


Sent while sitting on the toilet when I should be working!

 

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“Not only are these new apps incapable of connecting with other avalanche transceivers, they are also incompatible between themselves, so one type of app can’t find another,” CAC Executive Director Gilles Valade said in a statement released on Thursday, October 24

 

[Depsnolvr]

Beat me to it kathy, thanks for throwing the link up!

 

[snopro]

Karl Klassen from the CAC threw the apps under the bus today on Global. Stay away!

 

[d mills]

It was on 660 news today as well.....