滑雪安全气囊

sonicwithtails

原文
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/the-north-face-announces-avalanche-airbag-safety-system-abs-ve/



The North Face announces Avalanche Airbag Safety System (ABS) vest and pack, we go hands-on (video)Imagine hitting the slopes for the ultimate free ride down the edge of a cliff. Now picture being caught in an avalanche with only a shovel to free you from hundreds of pounds of snow -- the odds don't look too good. The North Face hopes to change all that by integrating an Avalanche Airbag Safety System (ABS) into its tried and true backpacks with the launch of its ABS Patrol 24 Pack and ABS Vest, two new body-worn fixtures that inflate to protect your from falling snow much like the airbags in your car. Add two new fabrics into the mix, FlashDry and Thermoball, and it seems like we've come a long way since the days of working out in our college sweats. We go hands-on with pro snowboarder Xavier de Le Rue after the break to see how it works.The North Face ABS System hands-on








The North Face is moving beyond basic cold weather clothing and backpacks to integrate Avalanche Airbag Safety System technology into its ABS Vest and ABS Patrol 24 pack. The request came from pro snowboarder and The North Face team member Xavier de Le Rue, the free rider who found himself caught in an avalanche four years ago. After facing death, de Le Rue demanded the ABS be built into his pack -- pushing the safety trend forward into the mainstream.

It works like this: if a skier or snowboarder finds themselves trapped under heavy snow, the system will inflate to give pinned athletes 150 liters more body volume, equalizing some of the extreme density and helping to bring the body towards the surface as the snow gains speed. Compared to airbags in your car, this body-worn variety utilizes nitrogen canisters rather than CO2, a gas that's safe to carry around or travel with as long as TSA gives you the go-ahead.

Strapping the backpack on, it was surprisingly light, similar in weight to a normal pack filled with a book or two. Featuring the same chest clip as the standard variety, the ABS Patrol 24 has an additional between-the-leg and waist clips to help it stay put. Before the ride, athletes screw the pull lever into the left strap, connecting it to the nitrogen canister inside. In the case of an emergency, riders can pull the lever, which will inflate the pack into a full-sized body buoy.

       
       

Along with its portable ABS, The North Face is introducing two new fabrics called Thermoball and Flashdry. Somewhat reminiscent of down, Thermoball is an insulate that uses small balls of synthetic fiber to provide lightweight warmth along with wet-weather protection. FlashDry on the other hand, uses micro-porous particles to increase wicking and breathability -- making it ideal for clothing across the company's various sports offerings.

Both the vest and pack are slated to launch by fall 2012 in specialty stores only, so you won't be able to purchase these higher-end products in your local sporting goods shop like that puffy jacket that keeps you warm around town. The vest is currently in testing so there's no word yet on how much it will cost, but the pack will set you back $900 plus an additional $150 for a nitrogen tank and starter lever. Of course, if you have to deploy the system, a new nitrogen tank will cost around $50 -- a small price to pay for safety. Combining clothing expertise with ABS body airbag technology, The North Face just made shredding your way down a ledge a little bit safer.

sonicwithtails

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几亩瓜

哥预言一下： 这个产品很快可以死了

paul_zhou

回复 3 # 几亩瓜 的帖子

为什么呢？？？

paul_zhou

这个拉绳可不是在你被埋在雪里以后拉的，需要的是雪崩过来的时候提前拉，才能浮在雪上面，不至于埋下去，真要下去了，手都动不了。

bullpower

瓜瓜你理解力有问题啊。
你坐过飞机吧，每次人家讲紧急情况下什么时候INFLATE THE FLOATING DEVICE，
没说过，你跳水里后再拉吧，都是在离开机舱时。

跳伞也一样，你落地的一瞬间才拉开降落伞？

汽车气囊一样，感应器肯定得在你头磕方向盘上前打开气囊吧。。。。

几亩瓜

回复 5 # paul_zhou 的帖子

提前这件事对于雪崩来说， 不是很靠谱：
举上两个例子：

1, 你看见坡上雪开始松动， 你一拉变天使了， 两分钟以后，你发现是个tiny 雪崩

2.  你一拉变天使了, 这次是个大号的， 那雪可不都是从脚下来得， 劈头盖脸砸下来， 你没有浮成功。

几亩瓜

你是树桩吗，看见雪崩了，戳那不动了

我也想动啊， 可是背着天使的翅膀活动实在是不方便啊

bullpower

几亩瓜 发表于 2011-11-16 15:28
我也想动啊， 可是背着天使的翅膀活动实在是不方便啊

所以说你还是靠上半身发力的。

下半身发力，不受天使翅膀影响的。
而且我觉得这东西是在被雪冲的快要HOLD 不住摔倒瞬间才充气的，能跑开当然还是要跑开的。
跑不开了，这东西觉得能帮上忙。

bullpower

几亩瓜  你知道雪崩的推进速度吗？琢磨个屁呀， 直接上天堂做天使得了  发表于 15 秒前

去看看滑雪者遭遇雪崩的YOUTUBE吧。
1） 不是跟挨枪子似的，没反应就中弹了，都有反应的，只是逃生来的及来不及
2） 这翅膀，人家也说了，不是整上了，你就能征服雪崩了。很客观，增加逃生的机会
3） 但肯定不是你说的，有害无益，减少逃生的机会。