Rescue Set Diract

The Rescue Set Diract is a complete avalanche kit from Ortovox.

It includes the top of the range Diract as well as the Badger shovel and the Alu 240 probe.

Diract:

First of all, there is a clear and ergonomic interface on an extra-large screen. Large, clear symbols with 360° indications on how to find victims are used. The Diract is compact and light. The device weighs only 210g and is 2.3cm thick, so it fits easily into your jacket or trouser pocket. A rubber grip makes it easy to hold and a belt is included to keep the Diract close to you.

Its use is intuitive and simple. An on-off button on the back of the A.V.D. is used to switch it on. A front button allows you to mark the victims in search mode but also to switch to a stand-by mode, dedicated to the people managing the call to help during the avalanche search. Finally, the switch between search and transmit mode is clear thanks to a switch that is easy to use, even when wearing gloves.

Finally, to simplify power management, the Diract has a battery specially adapted to cold temperatures and is directly rechargeable from a USB type C cable.

Badger:

The Badger is an ultra-lightweight aluminium shovel with a ergonomic hybrid handle and grip to make digging easier.

With a blade capacity of 2.5 litres and a rigid construction consisting of a marked central bar and raised edges, it provides powerful shovelling to remove the maximum amount of snow.

Finally, the Badger contains grooves on the top of the blade that will make it easier for your foot to rest on. When folded, it measures 45 centimetres.

Alu 240:

The Alu 240 is a model for those who want a model that is easy to handle, quick to assemble and robust.

The Quick-Lock system allows for quick and easy assembly and the adjusting screw makes it easy to adjust the tension. Its larger tip allows for better penetration into the snow.

Its relatively light weight of just 200 grams is made possible by its aluminium construction with a diameter of 11 mm. The Alu 240 probe has a visual control system with depth markings (including a pronounced mark at 1 metre), and a fluorescent orange lower segment to aid organisation when evacuating victims.