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My dsp sport is seven years old so I’m not going to push for a brand new replacement but yeah, I just bought a barryvox. I figure I’ll just use the pieps as a practice beacon/backup.
The longer range of the barryvox alone was enough to make me want to switch.
Another annoyance: the beacon won't fit in the harness if it's in any mode other than send. Seems like that would be a significant pain in the ass in a bunch of scenarios.
I ordered a barryvox as soon as pieps announced their solution, but still, this is extra shitty.
next fall the Pieps folks will all be in the zoom sales meeting when buddy announces the figures are WAY down
And their conclusion will be that there are so many happy folks who got replacement beacons (not harnesses), that it ate into demand.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
So, it won't fit when in the "off" position either? I suppose that makes sense, given the design. It gets worse with every detail that surfaces, but hey ... next year, they can offer the "rib protection" upgrade - a layer of memory foam :rolleyes2Quote:
Originally Posted by toast2266
... Thom
Nope. Doesn't fit when in off, or in receive.Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
They just sent an email saying that my "new carrying system" is on the way, despite the fact that I filed my claim when they were replacing beacons that were still under warranty with new ones. Since the case makes the beacon useless for those of us who use a beacon pocket, I figured I'd call the number they left at the bottom of the email to remind them that they owe me a new beacon, not a useless piece of plastic.
Of course, the number asks for the extension of the person you are calling (they didn't give one) and hangs up after 3 tries. Even hitting 0 doesn't work. It's like BD is trying to kill any goodwill they had left. Unreal.
I do not sell any of their ski stuff but I do work in a place that sells other BD stuff (including hardgoods) and I'm not inclined to recommend them going forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedfreak
Anyone want a practice beacon?
What a dumpster fire. Can't believe this is what they are pushing out to the public after this long.
Any chance I could get 2 codes? If this is their fix it looks like our beacons are being downgraded to practice beacons. Such a terrible fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~mikey b
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Shoot TGR member rontele a pm.Quote:
Originally Posted by m199ee
He's a rep for them.
Thanks! I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to PM. Turms out I need to post and not lurk hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
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Yeah. Asking for free stuff your first post might seem a dick move.Quote:
Originally Posted by m199ee
Ron will see you right I'm sure.
if rontele can't hook you up, i think i remember deep south mafia mentioning that he had some codes.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
If neither of those options work out, I know that Bobby Stainless mentioned he still has a code or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by stealurface831
Follow-up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedfreak
The number works now. I got thru and explained the situation (I put in for a new beacon last October, was told I'd get one, plastic garbage isn't a solution, yadda yadda) and was told they'd get back to me within 24 hours. Sure enough, a few hours later they emailed a return label for the DSP Sport and confirmed they're sending a new Pieps Powder BT. I'm told that it's basically the updated version of the DSP Sport.
Good on BD for saying they're following thru with the statements they made last fall. Still disappointed that I had to jump thru so many hoops to get this done. I'll update again when (if?) the new beacon arrives.
if you want to buy a new Pieps use code LOYAL15 at checkout until May 3
It's like a facepalm with lives on the line. WTF?
Or just buy mine when it shows up, ha.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~mikey b
you need a code for a new one?
Mammut
PM'd
got it
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcYSgygu4wP/
Seems they learned their lesson the last time. :rolleyes2
No Instagram so can’t link to instructions. I’ve got 2 of the newer ones. One PIEPS one black Diamond.
You don’t need to have the app or an acct to open that IG link in your browser. This is 2022 dood.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
To click link in bio you do
Another reason to hate BD - 'coz they don't care about people without IG accounts.Quote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
... Thom
No you don't. What browser are you using. Or go to BD's website. Good hell. If you can't figure this out maybe don't have or be in situations needing a beaconQuote:
Originally Posted by altacoup
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https://www.powder.com/gear/black-di...pro-ips-recall
Battery contact issues. Maybe BD should just leave the transceiver market?
seriously, what a junk show. I'm never buying another Pieps/BD beacon again.Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
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when will they learn to do a little more r&d and field testing before they start rolling these things out?
I mean BD/Piepes have had a lot of recalls (and totally botched one of them) but given the Mammut issues this year I think the same advice applies as for touring bindings: don't buy a new product in the first season.
Exactly. Are they even making money?! I appreciate the effort, but seem ill-fatedQuote:
Originally Posted by frorider
Has BD/Pieps introduced a beacon in the last 5 years that has not had a recall? Why would anyone trust their products out in the field.
So there's been ONE recorded event amongst how many user days?
JFC.
Probably one. Must be an larger issue for them to pull them off the market after one event.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
That's a pretty big leap.