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Avy Beacon cost ?

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TheStamos
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Im not quite understanding why avy beacons are so expensive. I have a couple of theorys but was hoping to spark a good discussion. Is it because there is such a small market and the only way to make money is to charge up to 500 bones for the things? There is no way they cost more to make than cellphones because you can get those for cheaper than a beacon, why does a beacon cost as much a an iphone? is it just $$$ ?
Sep 15 2007 3:18AM
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R.Fahey
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Because it can save your life. And yes, the Market is smaller. Millions of cell phones are sold daily..... Not many beacons are sold all year. And, picture skiing. If you can afford $500 skis, $500 boots, $200 bindings, and all the other skiing/BC essentials you'll drop the $300 or so on a device that will save your life/your buddies life. The new Orotvox one is like $500 and has a monitor and shit. It has burial depths, and all this other fancy shit.
Sep 15 2007 3:24AM
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R.Fahey
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Ohh, and you pay for a sense of security. Like, I know just by having my beacon on I feel safer. You can't put a price on your life really.
Sep 15 2007 3:24AM
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tandan83
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a lot of research goes into making beacons. they are getting better and better all the time. and also, as said already, smaller market=more demand. just like when cell phones first started arriving in like the 80's. they cost a fortune. then everyone wanted one, and they are almost free now. also, cell phones have service contracts, guaranteeing more money for someone.
Sep 15 2007 4:08AM
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TheStamos
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My only thing is , if its such good thing to have why wouldnt they make them a tad more affordable, then more would sell and they would create a bigger market for themselves. I getting one, i dont really have an option but damn , This is going to be an expensive year. Does anyone have any idea what the production cost on one of those things is?
Sep 15 2007 12:06PM
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C-Burg
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are you in college, b/c i know that my college rents out beacons and all the bc essentails for $15 a weekend if you take an avy course
Sep 15 2007 12:32PM
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djty111
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I just got a new Ortovox x1 beacon including shovel and probe for $245 which I through was reasonable, through pro form. Beacons are shock resistant and water proof so I guess that is one way they become expensive.
Sep 15 2007 1:28PM
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tandan83
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out of all the pieces of equipment you have for skiing, a beacon is probably the one you should want to spend the most on.
Sep 15 2007 1:44PM
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ski_powpow
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they can be quite expensive $300+ easily
Sep 15 2007 9:27PM
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ski_powpow
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but make sure you get an educated response on which one to buy you want to be really careful, its the most important piece of equipment you will purchase
Sep 15 2007 9:28PM
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