Brand: Mammut
Category: Avalanche Beacons
Recommended by Seth Burns, Mountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster — UT & WA
The Barryvox S2 by Mammut is a cutting-edge avalanche transceiver designed for swift and accurate search operations, ensuring safety in the backcountry. Its compact design and intuitive interface make it an essential tool for both novice and experienced adventurers. 1. Advanced search support technology that enhances locating precision and speed during emergencies. 2. User-friendly interface with clear visual and audio signals for straightforward operation. 3. Lightweight and compact design, making it easy to carry without adding bulk to your gear. 4. Multiple burial search capability, allowing users to effectively manage complex rescue scenarios. 5. Robust battery life, ensuring reliable performance during extended outdoor excursions. 6. Integrated self-test function to verify device functionality before heading out. 7. Durable construction designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and rugged environments. The Barryvox S2 is primarily intended for backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering, providing essential safety measures in avalanche-prone areas. It excels in snowy terrains and is ideal for both recreational users and professional guides. This transceiver is particularly beneficial during winter months when avalanche risks are heightened, ensuring that users can navigate safely and confidently in challenging conditions.
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.
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.
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What other hosts are saying
9 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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Nikki Champion, Mountain Guide, Ski Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
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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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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