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Activation
Activate the ABS Avalanche Airbag without hesitation as soon as you become aware of an avalanche. It is better to activate once too often than not at all.
In order to activate pull hard and fast on the activation handle and try to escape. The airbags are self inflating, independent of whether you are skiing, are falling, are lying on top of the airbag or are already captured by the moving snow. The inflated airbags will not compromise your possible escape or avoidance of rocks etc., which you should always try to do.
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Handling yourself during the avalanche
Once you have activated, only concentrate on your fall line. The way that the airbags are attached on the sides of the pack allows you to freely move your arms. Fight by swimming and pushing away obstacles. Try to steady yourself and protect your head. The shape of the airbags will help to protect your head without compromising your movements and ability to see. Try to twist out of your ski bindings. Never put your hands through the pole straps and never use safety straps with your bindings. If possible keep your mouth closed. When the avalanche is coming to a halt, try to keep your upper body and arms above the snow and free yourself from the avalanche as soon as possible.
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After the avalanche
Find a safe place. Try to help other victims if possible. Only deflate the airbags when there is absolute certainty that there is no longer any danger of avalanches and attach another cartridge and activation handle immediately if possible. In case you are still in an avalanche prone area, leave the airbags inflated.
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