Brand: Mammut
Category: Avalanche Beacons
Recommended by Andrew Richardson, Ski Guide and Performance Athletics Coach — Seattle, WA
Highlights: multiple burial
The Barryvox S2 by Mammut is a compact and intuitive avalanche transceiver designed for fast and precise search operations, ensuring safety and confidence in backcountry environments. Its revolutionary search support technology empowers users to locate buried individuals quickly, making it an essential tool for any serious winter sports enthusiast. 1. Advanced Search Support: Utilizes innovative algorithms to enhance search efficiency, reducing time spent locating buried individuals. 2. Compact Design: Lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry without compromising on functionality. 3. Intuitive User Interface: Simple controls and clear visual indicators facilitate quick operation, even in high-stress situations. 4. Multiple Burial Indicator: Capable of detecting multiple signals simultaneously, allowing for quick identification of multiple victims. 5. Long Battery Life: Equipped with a powerful battery that ensures extended use during long days in the backcountry. 6. Robust Build: Designed to withstand harsh winter conditions, ensuring durability and reliability in extreme environments. 7. Comprehensive Range: Offers an impressive transmission range, enhancing safety during avalanche scenarios. The Barryvox S2 is ideal for backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering, providing essential avalanche safety for both novice and experienced users. It performs best in snowy, mountainous terrains where avalanche risk is present. This transceiver excels in emergency situations, allowing users to quickly locate and assist buried individuals. It is particularly valuable during winter months when avalanche danger is heightened, making it a must-have for anyone venturing into off-piste areas.
Price: $599
- Who it's for
- Backcountry travelers who want a full-featured beacon and are willing to invest time learning it. Hosts emphasize it suits those who prioritize reliability and performance in complex, multiple-burial scenarios.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently call it the best beacon on the market, praising its accuracy, speed, and low-profile form factor. One caveat noted: the feature set has a learning curve, and rushing through a search works against it.
- Worth noting
- One host cites a 70-meter range as best on the market. Notes are largely one-sided positive, with the only practical flag being the need to practice and stay deliberate under pressure.
Andrew Richardson's review
Fast and accurate. Excels in multiple burial scenarios.
Recommended by Andrew Richardson, Ski Guide and Performance Athletics Coach
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Barryvox S2 for?
Backcountry travelers who want a full-featured beacon and are willing to invest time learning it. Hosts emphasize it suits those who prioritize reliability and performance in complex, multiple-burial scenarios.
What do experts say about the Barryvox S2?
Hosts consistently call it the best beacon on the market, praising its accuracy, speed, and low-profile form factor. One caveat noted: the feature set has a learning curve, and rushing through a search works against it.
What should you know before buying the Barryvox S2?
One host cites a 70-meter range as best on the market. Notes are largely one-sided positive, with the only practical flag being the need to practice and stay deliberate under pressure.
What does Andrew Richardson say about the Barryvox S2?
Fast and accurate. Excels in multiple burial scenarios.
Why does Andrew Richardson recommend Mammut?
Andrew Richardson recommends the Mammut Barryvox S2 for avalanche beacons. Fast and accurate. Excels in multiple burial scenarios.
Is the Barryvox S2 a good avalanche beacon?
Yes — Andrew Richardson recommends the Barryvox S2 by Mammut as their avalanche beacons pick. Fast and accurate. Excels in multiple burial scenarios.
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What other hosts are saying
8 experts recommend the Mammut Barryvox S2.
This transceiver has all the bells and whistles, can take a bit to learn and best advice I can give is to "SLOW DOWN" with this transceiver and you will still find a complex burial scenerio in enough time to pass the test! Best range on the market at 70meters
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Beacons are like a cell phone; you want one that is new and up to date, fits well in your pocket, and you're comfortable with. That's this for me.
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John Willard, Founder & Lead Guide @ Willard Mountain Guides
Best beacon on the market in my opinion!
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Sam Tarling, Alpine, backcountry, cross-country skiing expert, Father
This is my favorite beacon to date. It is intuitive and easy to use and extremely low-profile.
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At every professional grade avalanche program I have been a part of when the team does a beacon check Barryvox's are 90% of what is pulled out. This is the industry standard for beacons and provides a very easy to use screen and system. The S2 Provides additional features for more technologically inclined users. If this is not needed save your funds and buy the Barryvox 2 instead.
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Fabian Pavillard, IFMGA swiss mountain guide, ski teacher, bike guide
The best of all for avalanche rescue
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A dependable product in times of emergency.
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