Ortovox Zoom+ Beacon for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

When you have minutes to find your partner buried under the snow you don't need the fanciest beacon on the market, you need one that is intuitive and simple and one that you have PRACTICED with! That said I've used this one while teaching multiple avalanche courses and it has a very short learning curve. Students figure it out quite quickly which makes this an excellent choice for someone who doesn't (but should) practice a few times a year. I am an Ortovox Ambassador and received this beacon to test and use.

I'm a causal backcountry skier, trying to get out once or twice a week this winter, not going for anything epic. Wanted a simple beacon that's compact and intuitive, and the Zoom+ fits that bill perfectly. I've practiced with it a few times and found it easy to use. I also appreciate the feature where it switches back to send if you get caught in an avalanche during a search. Haven't had to use it in an emergency yet, but I'm hoping I never will!

I'm not a member of SAR and I'm not Heli Ski Guide. I just want a beacon that does what what a beacon is meant to do.....Get people to find me and allow me to find them and nothing else. This does that and it does it in a straight forward clean reliable style. In addition it's reasonably priced, it comfortable to hold and to have strapped to my chest and the battery last a reasonable amount of time. Although fortunately I have never had to use this is a life saving environment, hopefully I never will.

This beacon is a great product. It's ease of use is phenomenal, even inexperienced folks can figure this baby out. Some great features (multiple burial and it's ability to switch back to transceiver mode is great) highly recommend this product