Avy beacons: All Alkalines all the time - Snowboarding Forum

**killclimbz** · 03-04-2011, 09:59 AM

This is just a reminder to always use Alkaline batteries in your transceiver. No lithium and no rechargeable batteries. They don't work or have a rapid fall off in power output in the case of rechargeable batteries.

Here is an article regarding the matter.

Lithium Batteries and Avalanche Beacons

I am pretty sure our seasoned vets know this, but for the n00bs getting into backcountry riding, this is important stuff to get right.

nzboardlife · 03-05-2011, 01:34 AM

i endorse this product.

Remember kids to never leave home without spares
Always replace above ~65% battery power
never buy a plastic shovel
or a cheap probe... you get what you pay for i promise you that much

marcdeo · 11-14-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzboardlife

i endorse this product.

Remember kids to never leave home without spares
Always replace above ~65% battery power
never buy a plastic shovel
or a cheap probe... you get what you pay for i promise you that much

can u recommend products?

03-04-2011, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,175	Avy beacons: All Alkalines all the time This is just a reminder to always use Alkaline batteries in your transceiver. No lithium and no rechargeable batteries. They don't work or have a rapid fall off in power output in the case of rechargeable batteries. Here is an article regarding the matter. Lithium Batteries and Avalanche Beacons I am pretty sure our seasoned vets know this, but for the n00bs getting into backcountry riding, this is important stuff to get right.

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03-05-2011, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
nzboardlife -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,076	i endorse this product. Remember kids to never leave home without spares Always replace above ~65% battery power never buy a plastic shovel or a cheap probe... you get what you pay for i promise you that much