Arva Avalanche Beacons

Arva, 35 years of snow safety

Arva is a story of mountains and safety that began 35 years ago when Nicole Giraudon wondered how to improve the safety of enthusiasts who, like her, love to explore the snowy peaks. In 1985, the brand introduced what was the first Avalanche Victim Detector (AVD), the Arva 4000. Since then, Arva has come a long way to offer increasingly efficient products and become the leading manufacturer of Avalanche Victim Search Devices for the general public. Creating, innovating, and developing new products is a daily challenge for the brand, which now presents a complete range of Arva, including shovels, probes, backpacks, airbag packs, back protectors, and accessories. Based in Annecy, in the heart of the French Alps, the brand is committed to the future through environmental commitments and local production. Additionally, it has established a program, the Snow Safety Program, to raise awareness among practitioners about the dangers of the mountains. The goal is to never have to use your emergency equipment. Essential for all mountain outings, whether skiing or alpine climbing, Arva equipment should be in every bag. The winning trio, Arva - shovel - probe, is mandatory for any outing. We recommend the combo of Arva Evo 4, Access 240 probe, and Access shovel.

Arva: ever more innovative and efficient AVDs

An AVD is a small concentrate of technology. Since the first version in 1985, Arva models have constantly evolved to be much more efficient, reliable, and easy to use today. The Arva Evo 5, for example, makes searching easier for both occasional users and regular practitioners. Like the latest devices from the brand, it is equipped with 3 antennas to improve precision during searches. With all the necessary features (50 meters of bandwidth, group check, marking, automatic return to transmit mode, interference management), it won't even bother you in the pocket of your women's Gore-Tex jacket or in that of your men's ski jacket. Another model, more suited for professional use thanks to the analog mode, standby mode, and scrolling function to target the victim being searched for, the Arva Neo Pro is a high-end AVD. Slipped into your Airbag Reactor 18 backpack or in its holster, it offers a search bandwidth of 70 meters. Equipped with batteries that withstand the cold, Arva's AVDs represent cutting-edge equipment for avalanche victim search. We recommend having one for every outing, but we hope you never have to use it in real conditions.

Find the entire range of Arva products on Hardloop.co.uk

At Hardloop, we are committed to offering our customers a selection of the best products to explore the surroundings, whether it's the nearby mountain or the Nepalese peaks. With extensive experience (over 35 years!) and based like us in Annecy, the Arva brand has logically become an adventure partner for Hardloop. The Arva Avalanche Victim Detectors are recognized worldwide for their performance and reliability. There is no doubt they will accompany you on all your adventures, from a few hours of hiking to the most challenging ascents. So don't hesitate to choose your Arva products on our site and start exploring new horizons! A bit lost in all these possible choices of Arva equipment? No problem, our HardGuides are here to guide you based on your practice!