The Avi Vest is designed for anyone traveling in avalanche terrain.
If a traveler or skier is caught in an avalanche, they simply pull the rip cord located on the left shoulder strap. The airbag inflates and rises to the surface of an avalanche taking the victim with it. This physical process is known as inverse grading, or inverse segregation. It happens when particles of different sizes are mixed in a laminar flow, as in an avalanche. Larger particles will tend to be separated from the smaller particles and rise to the surface (similar to shaking a can of brazil nuts).
After 2 minutes, the airbag slowly begins to deflate, discharges breathable air, and creates a cavity in the snow behind the victim’s head increasing the space in which they’re caught and improving their chance for survival.
The bright red color of the airbag enables companions and ski-patrollers to quickly locate the victim from up to ½ mile away.
Watch a quick demo on how the airbag inflates upon activation from a side profile view.
Watch a quick demo on how the airbag inflates upon activation from the back of the vest.
