FS- Avy Beacon + Shovel + Probe + Book = $229

[Jonathan S.]

[SOLD -- check is in the mail]
Complete avy safety package: beacon + shovel + probe + book = everything you need, except for common sense and a responsible attitude. (Which are not for sale - you must acquire that on your own!)

Pictures of beacon and probe here (shovel pictures can be posted next week):
http://picasaweb.google.com/jshefftz/AvyPackage

Details on package:

- BCA Tracker DTS, used infrequently as a significant-other and loaner beacon, distinguishable from new only by a few scratches on one part of the housing, functionally identical to current version except that the older harness design is lighter yet can be a bit confusing at first plus the buttons are membrane-style (like on a microwave), fresh batteries included, as well as original box and user’s manual.

- Voile “Mini” shovel, T-handle, black color, used, but just the usual scratches, telescoping, overall a compact lightweight backcountry shovel but still says “I love you” to your backcountry touring partners.

- Ortovox 240cm Light probe, used, in good condition overall, tensions by pulling a knot in the kevlar cord over a little lip (requires some arm strength, so not a good choice for really lightweight skiers), plus option to make the tensioning even more secure by screwing in a little knob, etched markings every 5cm with numbers every 20cm, includes probe bag.

- “Avalanche Aware” by John Moynier, a short intro book, kind of an abbreviated Snow Sense, and if you already have another book then this still makes a nice & quick periodic refresher on the basics. I’ll also include the 4th edition of this booklet: http://www.willywaw.com/products.html

Add actual USPS priority mail shipping from 01002 for a 4 lb package. Please send PM w/ email address if interested. Paypal is fine, although will have to wait until April 18 (when my receiving limit resets), and no credit/debit cards, unless you want to add on the extra fees for that.

FYI/FWIW, my comprehensive summary of beacon features here (an earlier version of which was published this season by the American Avalanche Association):
http://picasaweb.google.com/jshefftz...omparisonTable
(To read, click on magnifying glass button, wait a second to focus, then either drag the picture to view a particular section, or just save the picture to your own computer then zoom in using your own photo viewing software.)
[SOLD -- check is in the mail]

[valleygirl]

buddy says this is a smoking deal.

I'm in northern NH -- Amherst MA not out of reach, especially w/the holiday weekend possibly putting me in Southern NH.

PM going...

[gamma]

excellent deal.

[AK Rev]

Good deal for someone.