WINTER COLLECTION 09-10
COVERGarmont athlete: Chris DavenportLocation: ChamonixBoots: Garmont Radium
Photo: Nicoline Beglinger - Selkirk Mountain Experience, BC - CANADA
Life-Link has been designing and building the finest backcountry skiing and travel equipment for over 30 years.
These products are the choice of professional guides and discerning weekend adventurers. Life-Link poles and backcountry products are the most durable and best performing gear you can buy.
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FEATHERLITE CARBON NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT DUAL USE BASKETS
FEATHERLITE CARBON NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT RELEASABLE STRAPS DUAL USE BASKETS
FEATHERLITE CARBON NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT RELEASABLE STRAPS DUAL USE BASKETS310005
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CARBON PROOur best selling performance pole & probe for aggressive skiers who want adjustable pole length for Telemarking, alpine descents or touring from the lift into the backcountry. It features our patented lightweight carbon /oval aluminum construction, 10 inches of adjustability and a 6 degree angled grip with release strap. The friction zone on the lower shaft makes it easy to adjust with gloved hands.
EDELWEISSA performance pole & probe for aggressive women skiers who want an adjustable pole for Telemarking, alpine descents or touring from the lift to the backcountry. It features our patented lightweight carbon /oval aluminum construction, 10 inches of adjustability and an ergonomically angled grip with release strap. The friction zone on the lower shaft makes it easy to adjust with gloved hands.
GUIDEBest all-mountain pole & probe for backcountry skiers and hikers. The Guide features our patented lightweight carbon /oval aluminum construction with 19 inches of adjustability. The ergonomically designed insulated grip, easy-adjust friction zone plus both alpine and trekking baskets for the carbide flex tips make it an ideal pole for the backcountry in all-season.
Sizes (compacted): 44, 48, 52
• Ergonomic, Forward-Angled Grip • Adjustable Release Break-Away Strap• Lightweight Carbon/Oval Aluminum Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • Friction Zone on Carbon Shaft Eases Adjustability• 10”/25cm of Adjustability
Sizes (compacted): 36, 40, 44
• Ergonomic, Forward-Angled Grip • Adjustable Release Break-Away Strap• Lightweight Carbon / Oval Aluminum Construction• No Slip / No Spin Oval Locking System • Friction Zone on Carbon Shaft Eases Adjustability• 10”/25cm of Adjustability
Sizes: 30”-49” and 39”-57”
• Ultra Lite, Foam Wrapped, Insulated, Shock Absorbing Grip
• Wide, Adjustable Comfort Strap• Lightweight Carbon/Oval Aluminum Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • Friction Zone On Carbon Shaft Eases Adjustability• 19”/48cm of Adjustability
• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Powder Snow plus In-Bounds Baskets included• Weight: 19 oz./538gm per pair
• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Deep Snow, plus In-Bounds Baskets included• Weight: 19 oz./538gm per pair
• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Life-Link Claw Compatible• Powder Snow and Trekking Baskets Included• Weight: 17 oz./482gm per pair
POLES
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MOUNTAIN LILYOur best selling pole & probe for women backcountry skiers and hikers. The Mountain Lily features our strong, light carbon /oval aluminum construction with 19 inches of adjustability. The women’s ergonomically designed insulated grip, easy-adjust friction zone plus both alpine and trekking baskets for the carbide flex tips make it an all-mountain all-season pole.
TETONEconomical yet full-featured backcountry ski pole. Life-Link’s patented oval aluminum 2 shaft construction, insulated grips, friction-grip zones and hardened steel flex tips plus two sets of baskets make this an all-season high-value product.
TRILLIUMA full-featured yet economical backcountry women’s ski pole. Life-Link's patented oval aluminum shaft construction, women’s insulated grips with comfort straps and harden steel flex tips make this a high value product.
Sizes: Extends to 49”, packs down to 30”
• Smaller Grip Size for Women's Hands• Foam Wrapped, Insulated, Shock Absorbing Grip • Wide, Adjustable Comfort Strap• Lightweight Carbon/Oval Aluminum Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • Friction Zone on Carbon Shaft Eases Adjustability• 19”/48cm of Adjustability
Sizes: Extends to 51”, packs down to 30”
• Rubber Grip • Wide, Adjustable Comfort Strap• Aluminum Oval Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • 21”/53cm of Adjustability
Sizes: Extends to 51”, packs down to 30”
• Women’s Hand-Size Grip• Foam Wrapped, Insulated, Shock Absorbing Grip • Wide, Adjustable Comfort Strap• Aluminum/Oval Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • 21”/53cm of Adjustability• Hardened Steel Dura-Flex Tip
• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Life-Link Claw Compatible• Powder Snow and Trekking Baskets
included• Weight: 16 oz./454gm per pair
• Hardened Steel Dura-Flex Tip• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Powder Snow and Trekking Baskets
Included• Weight: 19 oz./538gm per pair
• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Powder Snow Plus Trekking Baskets
Included• Weight: 19 oz./538gm per pair
POLES
FEATHERLITE CARBON NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT RELEASABLE STRAPS DUAL USE BASKETS
NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT DUAL USE BASKETS
NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT DUAL USE BASKETS
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NO SPIN OVAL LOCK CONVERTS TO PROBE TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT RELEASABLE STRAPS DUAL USE BASKETS
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FEATHERLITE CARBON CONVERTS TO PROBE RELEASABLE STRAPS DUAL USE BASKETS
TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT DUAL USE BASKETS
POLES
AC/BCAn exceptionally light, strong and quick carbon alpine pole that converts into a probe in 30 seconds. With the flip of a trigger, the Quick Cam™ Grip comes off to form a seamless avalanche probe. Two inches of hidden overall adjustment in the grip allow you to customize your “fixed length” poles. The Quick Cam™ Grip comes with release straps.
VARIANTBomber pole for mountain professionals, guides and patrollers. It features our patented oval aluminum upper shaft and tempered steel lower. The two lower shafts combine and convert to an avalanche probe in 30 seconds. The Variant is the official pole of the North American Telemark Organization.
TRIPLE DIRECTMost packable pole for snowboarders, snowshoers and other winter backcountry travelers. It extends to 52” yet packs down to 24”.
Sizes: 43”, 45”, 47”, 49”, 51
• Ergonomic, Forward-Angled Grip• Adjustable Release Break-Away Strap• Stiff, Slim Profile Carbon Fiber Shaft• Quick CamTM Grip with 2”/5cm of Adjustability
Allows Fine Tuning of Length• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip
Sizes: Extends to 58”, packs down to 30”
• Overmolded 6-degree Corrective Angle Grip • Wide, Adjustable Comfort Strap• Rugged Steel / Oval Aluminum Construction• No Slip Oval Locking System • Friction Zone on Carbon Shaft Eases Adjustability• 28”/71cm of Adjustability• Carbide Dura-Flex Tip
Sizes: Extends to 52”, packs down to 24”
• Three piece aluminum construction, friction-grip zones, insulated grips and hardened steel flex tips.
• No-Slip Ergonomic Grip• Adjustable Strap, Long Enough to Accommodate
Mittens• Three Section Aluminum Construction
• Converts to Avalanche Probe• Powder Snow plus In-Bounds
Baskets included• Weight: 18 oz./510gm per pair
• Converts to 6’11”/210cm long Avalanche Probe
• Life-Link Claw Compatible• Powder Snow plus Trekking Baskets
included• Weight: 24 oz./680gm per pair
• Friction Zone on Shaft Eases Adjustability• Advanced Twist Lock System• 28”/71cm of Adjustability• Hardened Steel Tip• Powder Snow and Trekking Baskets
Included• Weight: 19 oz./538gm per pair
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SINGLE-POINT BLADE SELF-ALIGNING SHAFT
BACKBONE BLADE DESIGN BACKBONE BLADE DESIGNSELF-ALIGNING SHAFT MITTEN-FRIENDLY D-GRIP
MITTEN-FRIENDLY D-GRIP DOUBLE-POINTED BLADE BACKBONE BLADE DESIGN SELF-ALIGNING SHAFT
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SHOVELSALPINE PROYour trusted companion, whether backcountry touring or sculpting a front-side park.• Super strong, powder coated
aluminum blade with central rib to increase strength/weight ratio.
• Single pointed blade for better penetration through consolidated snow.
• Robust, extendable, channeled aluminum shaft deploys in seconds.
• Up-turned sidewalls on the blade add strength, integrity and directional control.
• Compact stowability : T-grip, shaft and blade all separate, allowing them to be packed in a minimum of space.
• Holes in blade for use with Life-Link Sling Blade for ultra light yo-yo skiing.
Weight: 28oz/793gm (30oz/851gm with the longer shaft)
Sizes: (Detached/Compact/Extended): 20”/26”/33” or 23”/29”/41”
ENDUROSuper fast to deploy. Never misplace a component—this shovel keeps it together!• D-grip mitten-friendly design provides
precise directional control for shaping.• Robust, extendable, channeled aluminum
shaft deploys in seconds.• Uniquely designed, unbreakable
polycarbonate blade resists flex and deformation. Steep sidewalls on the blade increase snow moving volume and add structural strength.
• Flat shaped blade tip allows smoothing out of snow pit walls for evaluating conditions.
• Remarkably small stowability. D-grip, shaft and blade do not need to separate to provide a very compact stow size of 16” (18” with the longer shaft).
• Holes in blade for use with Life-Link Sling Blade for ultra light yo-yo skiing.
Weight: 26oz/737gm (29oz/822gm with the longer shaft).
Sizes: (compacted/extended): 16”/30” or 18”/38”
Colors: Translucent - Orange, Blue, Red
GUIDEWhether pit shaping or piling it up for big-air kickers, the Guide has the surface area to move a lo of snow quickly.• D-grip mitten-friendly design provides precise directional control for shaping.• Robust, extendable, channeled aluminum
shaft deploys in seconds.• Double-pointed blade powers through
hard pack or quickly setting snow. • Steep sidewalls on the blade add
structural integrity and directional control, while stiffening ribs increase the strength to weight ratio. Welded backbone eliminates flex.
• Remarkably small stowability. D-grip, shaft and blade all separate, allowing them to be stowed in an absolute minimum of space.
• Holes in blade for use with Life-Link Sling Blade for ultra light yo-yo skiing.
Weight: 26oz/737gm (29oz/822gm with the longer shaft)
Sizes: (compacted/extended): 16”/31” or 20”/40”
3D PROPolycarbonate blade design is guaranteed unbreakable—give it all you’ve got!• Patented reinforced polycarbonate
blade is super tough yet lightweight.• Robust, extendable aluminum shaft
deploys in seconds.• Sidewalls on the blade increase snow
moving volume and add structural integrity.
• Flat shaped blade tip allows the smoothing out of kickers or snow pit walls.
• Compact stowability : T-grip, shaft and blade all separate, allowing them to be packed in a minimum of space.
• Holes in blade for use with Life-Link Sling Blade for ultra light yo-yo skiing.
Weight: 22oz/624gm (24oz/680gm with the longer shaft)
Sizes: (compacted/extended): 22”/29” or 26”/37”
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360003 SPEED PROBE 280360007 SPEEDLIGHT PROBE 246
360001 SPEED PROBE 300360005 SPEED LIGHT PROBE 272 360009 LIGHT PROBE 196
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FEATHERLITECARBON
3-METERS LONG
AUTO-LOCKINGTENSION SYSTEM
AUTO-LOCKINGTENSION SYSTEM
RAPID DEPLOYBULLET HEADS
RAPID DEPLOYBULLET HEADS
5-CENTIMETERINCREMENTS
7075 ALUMINUM
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PACKSRANDO XA skier’s pack designed to carry avalanche tools in one dedicated pocket and your shell, food and goggles in the other.• Dedicated Avalanche Pocket
inside for shovel and probe• Hide-Away Diagonal Speed Ski
Carrying System• Full Access to gear inside, with skis attached.• Cut Proof, Ice Axe Sleeve for quick grabs.
Size: 2,500 cubic inches for organized gear, full compression
Weight: 2 lbs, 13 oz.
Color: Red/Black
GRANITEThe Granite easily carries a large shovel blade, shovel handle, probe, skins, shell jacket, goggles and hydration. • Hide Away- Diagonal Ski and
Vertical Snowboard carrying straps
• Zipper pocket and key keeper for wallet, keys, pit card and other must haves.
• Hydration port • Internal Probe and shovel
handle sleeves for a tight package
Size: 1,000 cu. inches
Weight: 15 oz.
Color: Red/Black
BOUNDARYLow profile, medium sized pack for day skiing or riding. Valdez Heli Ski Guides issues this pack to their clients. • Fleece lined lid pocket for
goggles and sunglasses• Lightweight and water-resistant
polyester ripstop nylon• Hydration sleeve with port• Shovel handle / ice axe holster• Diagonal ski carrying system• Vertical snowboard and
snowshoe carrying system
Size: 1200 cubic inches
Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz.
Color: Red/Black
PROBES
CARBON PROBESLife-Link’s new, high performance Carbon probes are super light, incredibly strong and will set up faster and easier than any other avalanche probe available.
Sizes: 246 cm and 280 cm
• 100% Carbon fiber sections offer the best strength to weight ratio.• NEW! Speed bullet heads quickly align probe sections so you can simply throw your probe and pull-it's ready to go before it even hits the ground.• Auto-locking, professional grade, quickdraw tension system.• 5cm marks along length of shaft, to gauge snow pack.
280 Lengths: 9’3”/281cm / Packed length: 18”/46cm246 Lengths: Length: 8’1”/246cm / Packed length: 18”/46cm280 Weight: 9.5 oz/269gm246 Weight: 6.5 oz/184gm
ALUMINUM PROBESLightweight and strong 7075 aluminum probes with auto-locking tension system that assembles in seconds.
Sizes: 196, 272, and 300 cm professional length.
• Speed bullets on section ends quickly align for lightning fast set up. • Life-Link's Pro Series auto-locking tension system allows the probe to assemble in seconds. • Quick release button keeps the probe secure during use yet allows quick breakdown. • Six foot mark as well as 5cm increments are placed on the probe, allowing the user to gauge probe depth.
Length 300: 10’/305cm / Packed length: 16”/41cm Weight 300: 12.75 oz/362gm Length 272: 8’9”/267cm / Packed Length: 16”/41cm Weight 272 : 9 oz/255gm Length 196: 6’5”/196cm / Packed length: 16”/41cm Weight 196: 6.5 oz/184gm
SLINGBLADECarry only the necessities comfortably. Perfect for a quick run out-of-bounds at the ski area or yo-yo skiing when you leave your pack. Quick and fully releasable for unobstructed shoveling. Adjustable shoulder and sternum straps. Weight: 3 oz.
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370012 370008 Celsius
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DIGITAL PRO KITIncludes: one Digital ˚C/˚F Dial Stem Thermometer, Slopemeter, Winter Backcountry Travel Card, 25x Magnifier, Snow Pit Card, Snow Crystal Card, and Snow Study Organizer Pouch.
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SNOW STUDY TOOLS
DIGITAL THERMOMETERThe digital thermometer, featuring both Celsius and Fahrenheit readings, resets in seconds and allows you to carry just one unit in your Snow Study Kit.• An accurate thermometer for determining proper ski
wax temp or determining if a temperature gradient exists within a snowpack
• Measures both Celsius and Fahrenheit -50 ˚C to +150 ˚C or -58 ˚F to +302 ˚F
BASIC KITIncludes: two ˚F Dial Stem Thermometers, Winter Backcountry Travel Card, Slopemeter, Snow Pit Card, Snow Crystal Card, 5x Magnifier, and Snow Study Organizer Pouch.
RUTSCHBLOCKSNOW PIT CARD
5X MAGNIFIERA compact and lightweight 5x power magnifier handy for viewing new fallen snow crystals. Folds into protective plastic case.
25X MAGNIFIER A 25x power magnification for snow study and crystal evaluation. High quality glass optics mounted in a tubular aluminum body.
• Plastic 3.5” x 5” field card
• Detailed size and shape diagrams
• Rutshblock test and sheer quality
• Compression Test and shovel sheer
WINTER BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL CARD• Plastic 3.5” x 5” field card• Do’s and Dont’s of travel in avalanche terrain• Avalanche Rescue Procedure check list
DIALSTEMTHERMOMETER • An accurate thermometer for determining proper ski wax temp or determining if a temperature gradient exists within a snowpack• -140 to +50 ˚C measurements
SLOPEMETER• An opaque, plastic 3” x 5” card used to accurately
determine any slope angle quickly and easily• Back of Slopemeter topograph allows you to determine
slope angles from map contours• Shaded area indicates prime avalanche terrain
CRYSTAL CARD• Plastic 3.5” x 5” field card• Grain type symbols and magnifying grid for field observation / notes
• Hardness Scale• Test Pit check sheet• Centimeter / inches scale• Temperature conversion
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390009 3½ SNOWFLAKE BASKET390011 2½ DISC BASKET
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ACCESSORIES
SKI POLE BASKETSThe quick release ferrules mounted on all the Life-Link poles allow baskets to be easily removed and interchanged.
SNAG PROOF TREKKING BASKETS This unique Life-Link design slides through brush and boulders without getting snagged. It also grips on steep slopes and protects the flex tip. Available in Black (00). Sold as a pair.
POLE PARTS KIT• The Life-Link Ski Pole Parts Kit allows retailers to service Life- Link poles on the spot.• Anti-seize lubricant • Key parts for Ovalized Adj. System & Variant Adj. system• Life-Link Duraflex tips & Case hardened four point steel tips• AC/BC collets and washers
DURAFLEX TIP PAIR• A replaceable carbide tip option• Offers greater flexibility and reduces stress on pole tip• Fits all Life-Link Carbon lowers that come with
DuraflexTips • Accepts all Life-Link baskets
SNOW SAW Our saw blade design reduces skating on ice and packed snow, while the length is designed for optimum block size and ease of packing.• One piece design with insulated pistol grip• Includes blade protector• The giant cross cut teeth cut smoothly on
the pull and push• The snow saw extender attachment
allows you to screw the male lower of your Life-Link pole into the Snow Saw.
• Excellent for cutting the back of a Rutschblock or any other use where an extension is helpful.
• Excellent for sculpting pits
PROBE EXTENDERThe probe extender is designed to provide additional probe length to your Life-Link ski pole when converting it to a probe.
• Fits Carbon Pro, Edelweiss, AC/BC, Variant and Guide poles• Easy to Assemble• 20” long
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SNOWBOARDLEASH
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THE CLAWTM Life-Link has teamed up with Ramer to provide Life-Link users with The Claw Grip option. The Claw self arrest grip comes attached to pole uppers. The Claw is not a substitute for an ice axe.
Guide Claw 390001Variant Claw 390003Mountain Lily Claw 390005
An informal, 114 page hand sized avalanche handbook and guide to evaluate snow and avalanche hazards. Topics include: avalanche hazard evaluation, terrain weather, proper route selection, decision making and avalanche rescue techniques.
SNOW SENSE BOOK
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Catalog printed using vegetable-based inks on paper made with up to 30% recycled fiber with
chlorine free (TCF.ECF) pulp.
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