Brand: Mammut
Category: Avalanche Beacons
Recommended by Nikki Champion, Mountain Guide, Ski Guide, Avalanche Forecaster — Salt Lake City, UT
Highlights: comfortable, compact, updated model
The Barryvox S2 by Mammut is a premium avalanche transceiver designed for safety and reliability in extreme conditions. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, it ensures quick and efficient rescue operations, making it an essential tool for backcountry adventurers. 1. Advanced 3-antenna technology for precise location tracking of buried victims. 2. User-friendly interface with clear visual and acoustic signals for easy navigation. 3. Automatic switch to search mode when the device is stationary for enhanced efficiency. 4. Lightweight and compact design, weighing only 240 grams for easy portability. 5. Integrated smart search function that optimizes the search process in multiple burial scenarios. 6. Long battery life with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, providing up to 200 hours of operation. 7. Robust housing with IP67 rating, ensuring durability and water resistance in harsh environments. The Barryvox S2 is ideal for backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering, providing essential safety for outdoor enthusiasts. It performs best in snowy, mountainous terrains where avalanche risks are present. Targeted towards both novice and experienced users, this transceiver excels in emergency scenarios, ensuring quick victim location and rescue. Its reliability makes it a must-have during winter sports seasons or any high-risk outdoor activities.
Price: $599
- Who it's for
- Professionals and serious backcountry users who want the industry-standard beacon, especially those who need advanced features for complex or multiple-burial scenarios. Those who don't need the extra tech should consider the standard Barryvox 2 to save money.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise it as fast, accurate, intuitive, and low-profile, calling it the dominant beacon in professional avalanche programs. One note flags that the advanced features take time to learn and require a deliberate, slowed-down search approach.
- Worth noting
- Claimed best-in-class range at 70 meters. The S2's extra features over the base Barryvox 2 are only worth the cost if the user will actually use and practice with them.
Nikki Champion's review
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.
Recommended by Nikki Champion, Mountain Guide, Ski Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Barryvox S2 for?
Professionals and serious backcountry users who want the industry-standard beacon, especially those who need advanced features for complex or multiple-burial scenarios. Those who don't need the extra tech should consider the standard Barryvox 2 to save money.
What do experts say about the Barryvox S2?
Hosts consistently praise it as fast, accurate, intuitive, and low-profile, calling it the dominant beacon in professional avalanche programs. One note flags that the advanced features take time to learn and require a deliberate, slowed-down search approach.
What should you know before buying the Barryvox S2?
Claimed best-in-class range at 70 meters. The S2's extra features over the base Barryvox 2 are only worth the cost if the user will actually use and practice with them.
What does Nikki Champion say about the Barryvox S2?
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.
Why does Nikki Champion recommend Mammut?
Nikki Champion recommends the Mammut Barryvox S2 for avalanche beacons. 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.
Is the Barryvox S2 a good avalanche beacon?
Yes — Nikki Champion recommends the Barryvox S2 by Mammut as their avalanche beacons pick. 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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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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Andrew Richardson, Ski Guide and Performance Athletics Coach
Fast and accurate. Excels in multiple burial scenarios.
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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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