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The brand Arva has specialized in avalanche victim search devices and has popularized them among the general public. Winter sports have always been risky, and in these types of events, athletes must act quickly and rely only on their companions, as statistics show that the victim must be evacuated in less than fifteen minutes. The brand Arva enables this feat thanks to its rescue kit, which notably includes a shovel, a probe, and an Arva device to locate the victim. This equipment is essential, and going without it would be a huge negligence.
Also called DVA, the device is a transceiver the size of a portable music player that connects all hikers together. All DVA sold in Europe have the same frequency: 457 Khz. With experience and regular exercises, you can locate your companion in less than 5 minutes.
The probe, for its part, allows for the definitive location of the victim and to probe the burial depth to know the size of the hole to dig. Its length can be up to 320 cm.
The third essential item is the shovel, because after locating your friend, you will need to free them as quickly as possible. It allows you to clear snow and dig a hole three times faster than by hand. There are many shovels that are extremely light and durable.
Some essential tips not to forget: check that all equipment is working properly before going on a session, problems can happen quickly. Wear your Arva device directly on your skin to avoid any risk of loss during an avalanche. Practice! You won't be able to understand the Arva system without trying it first, and the more you practice, the more responsive you will be when needed. Finally, be careful with weather conditions: Arva is not always a guarantee of survival.