Black Diamond Recon X Avalanche Beacon
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With a 60-meter circular range and 3 antennas for pinpoint search accuracy, the Black Diamond Recon X avalanche beacon has the features needed for fast, accurate searches in the event of a slide.
Shop similar products- 60-meter circular range for extended symmetrical search area
- 3 antennas
- Housing with soft-touch contact points for improved ergonomics and handling
- Mark function for multiple burial scenarios
- Interference protection in both Search and Send modes
- Included harness-style carrying pouch is lightweight and comfortable, and provides streamlined storage and fast removal for beacon practice and emergency response
- Compatible with Pieps iProbe (not included) for added search capabilities
- Bluetooth connection allows you to manage settings and software updates from your smartphone
- Connect to the Pieps app with Bluetooth wireless technology to update firmware, perform device diagnostics and access training mode
Imported.
View all Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers| Best Use | Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Analog or Digital | Digital |
| Range | 60 meters |
| Antennas | 3 |
| Multiple Burials | Yes |
| Marking Function | Yes |
| Batteries | 3 AAA |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.9 x 1.1 inches |
| Weight | 8 ounces |
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Good beacon, bad harness
The velcro closure on the harness is terrible. With the way it's stitched, it requires an unreasonable amount of force to open, and after doing one avalanche safety course I'm already seeing the velcro start to degrade because of it. It seems ridiculous that BD/Pieps designed a worse harness for the Recon X when they could just sell it with the same harness that the Guide gets. One other point vs the Guide - why does the Recon X get half the battery life despite having fewer features and the same batteries? As for the actual beacon, I like it. Very easy to use, and accurate. The lock for the slider switch IS a bit finicky like some review sites have said, and it could definitely be better, but IMO it's not a big deal.
Best value beacon out there
This is for my family backcountry use, and my 16 yr old understood it with zero explanation. Amazing range (I regularly pick up targets at 55-60 meters, easy functionality for multiple burial markings, and the check feature spillover from the Guide version is fantastic. If I could give 4.9 stars I would, because I’m not a fan of the coiled telephone-cord-like retention device. I’m being hyper critical, but it’s thicker and feels a tiny odd under a jacket & pack, and if it gets spun up and reversed like telephone coil cords (look it up youngsters) I may just cut/replace it with a bungee like my ~2019 BD Guide. beacon. Simply put, simple, powerful, highly effective. Thanks BD. We all know the recent years’ drama, and this beacon crushes all naysayers.
Haven't died in a slide... yet
Good range and minimal lag. The user interface is simple and intuitive. I've tested it with multiple burials and the signal suppression is excellent, even with multiple brands of beacon involved. Very good performance for the price. My only gripe is that I wish it had a lanyard that wasn't sewn into the harness. I prefer to carry my beacon in a chest pocket, and I had to make my own lanyard for this.
Solid, Easy and Legit
Turn key life saving device that doesn’t break the bank. Batteries are pre installed and firmware was up to date. Range seemed to be as advertised and performed immediately upon pre testing and again in the field with a lot of surrounding interference. I wish there was a quick connect/disconnect system from the harness but nothing that can’t be modified.
Great Beacon!
Definitely recommend this beacon! I have found it to be very accurate and reliable. Only lost a star because I recently took an AIARE course and this was the last of all the beacons in the group to pick up a signal (around 28m) during multiple searches. Still, once it connects it is very accurate.
Solid beacon
I’m a NSP Div. Dir for Avalanche. Great beacon if looking for a BCA alternative. Trim, great harness, good components, nice feature to check other patroller beacons as they go out the door for Avy work - without moving off of your ‘send’ mode. I bought multiple units for training education.
Bad range
I bought two of these beacons and both of them have a range of 30 meters... Ive tested them twice. If im doing something wrong, its not apparent to me, and ive had many beacons over 10+ years. Also, i hate the velcro on the harness. It is very user unfriendly.
Best beacon value on the
Best beacon value on the market. Excellent range, fast processor and intuitive to use. I have tested most of the beacons currently available and though there are other more sophisticated models available this is my top recommendation.
works as advertised.
The setup is a bit 'hunt and peck', but the device works well, got the app installed on my phone. Hoping this is one of those 'good to have but never have to actually use in an emergency!'. A bit less expensive than other options.
A must for the backcountry
Recently took an AIARE AVY1 course and they all used this. Figured this must be an industry standard or something. I have used it a couple times myself since I purchased it. Easy to use, good UI, reliable.