Brand: Mammut
Category: Avalanche Beacons
Recommended by Nikki Champion, Mountain Guide, Ski Guide, Avalanche Forecaster — Salt Lake City, UT
Highlights: comfortable
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.
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?
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 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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