DESCRIPTION
The Highmark Spire Vest is the avalanche airbag for snowmobilers who demand the ultimate in protection and supreme comfort. The Highmark Spire comes with a Protection Airbag System and the unique comfort and fit of a vest.
The SPIRE is unlike any other Vest on the market. It’s made of a super lightweight material that reduces weight, increases mobility and makes for a much cooler experience – temperature wise and otherwise!
Featuring the Snowpulse 2.0 system (the lightest avalanche airbag system on the market) and a Protection Airbag System (P.A.S.), the Highmark Spire delivers more protection from trauma incurred during an avalanche than any other airbag. The unique horseshoe-shaped airbag deploys around the head, neck, and chest to offer key protection to these areas.
Like all Highmark available airbags, you'll find lots of snowmobile-specific features on these packs, including exterior shovel storage and a right-side (left hand!) trigger pull so that you can keep your finger on the throttle when speed matters. Designed in Canada by snowmobilers and built by Mammut.
SPECS
All the deets:
- Volume: 18L
- Weight: 6.65lbs (includes airbag & cylinder)
- Airbag Style: Protection Airbag System
- Inflation System: Snowpulse 3.0
- New lightweight material
- Exterior shovel blade and handle carry
- Full covered, durable front zipper
- Adjustable side panels allow for S-3XL fit with 2 compression straps
- 3 front pockets 1 main storage pocket
- Leg loop
- Internal compartment for avalanche tools
- Optional armour available
BUYERS' GUIDE
Buying a shovel or probe for this pack? Don't buy the BCA 330cm probe - it won't fit. In fact, don't buy a probe that has a collapsed length of more than 43cm- you'll be disappointed when it doesn't fit!.
With regards to a shovel, look for ones with a blade width LESS than 25cm so that it can fit in the exterior pocket. If your shovel is bigger, you'll need to store it IN the pack.
The Spire is a super lightweight vest - the lightest one out there and a lot like the Dakine Poacher Vest, but for sledders. It's the only P.A.S. Vest available.
You can add the armour here if you like - it slides into the velcro sleeves on the inside of the chest of the vest.
