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Arc’Teryx’s avalanche airbag technology represents ‘paradigm shift’ in safety

16/12/2015
Arc’Teryx’s avalanche airbag technology represents ‘paradigm shift’ in safety

Canada-based outdoor brand Arc’Teryx has redesigned the airbags in its avalanche safety systems, to keep skiers at the snow's surface during an avalanche event, reducing burial depth. The Voltair airbag system is powered by a 22.2V Lithium-Ion Polymer rechargeable battery that allows the user to deploy the air bag multiple times, unlike one...

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