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So I searched for X1 reviews and everything I found was about two years old. Has anyone used the X1 since they added the third antenna? They Backcountry Mag review said it was improved. I am trying to replace my F1 and I like that the X1 has the same look and feel.
Maybe Avalanche beacons Ortovox S1 and D3 will adress some of that. Look around in the slide forum - esp last fall-ish, there seemed to lots of talk back then.
We oughta meet and turn one of these days - looks like we're both here.
I took an avi course last weekend and I remember the guide saying that the only beacon he would never recomend to anyone would be the X1.
Thats a bunch of horse shit. I have an x1 and it works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by dirtybryan
Particularly if you're replacing an F1. The X1 has the analog long range you're used to, then the directional ease & precision of digital in the short range search. The two antenna version has some drift at short range, but if you actually practice with youre beacon it's a non-issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by nutcase
As has been said many times before....... The best beacon is the one that you know and practice with.
I heard all of the shitty reviews from a year or two ago, sounds like maybe things have gotten better. I skied with a digital beacon a month ago after 15 years using analog and it pretty much convinced me that with enough practice a digital beacon is superior. thanks for the beta....
FZ, sent you a PM...