compact & quick
SkiClub.co.uk: 
This is an easy to use, compact & comfortable to wear beacon. If only it had a harness like the ortovox so when you put it on it was turned on, it would be perfect.
Cheating
BryanS:
When I took an avy course this winter, everyone else in my group complained that I was cheating (in jest of course), but thats how much faster and easier my searching was in comparison to others using BCA trackers and F1s. It was very handy for helping direct a group search for multiple burials as I could reliably declare how many were buried and to tell people which signal for them to pay attention to (to direct subgroups of searchers to different beacons).Still as with most beacons, I found its important not to move too quickly while searching. The beacon would sometimes get confused if you tried to move very quickly and then it would ask you to stand still while it reacquired its target. The symptoms of confusion usually were that it might try to send you the long way on the flux line. The cure for this was to stop moving and let it figure it out quickly. I wouldn't consider this a flaw as with all digital beacons its important not to "outrun" them.
Good bit of kit but strap is crap
Bronco:
Forgot to add in my original review, the strap for this isn't much good. Despite spending hours to try and adjust it and get it snug, it kept slipping whilst skiing. Why don't they make a proper 4 strap harness instead of the 3 strap one? Ended up putting the transciever in my pocket and attaching it to my jacket via the beacon clip and my jacket clip.
Best peeps on the market
lyle_tony100171257:
Excellant piece of kit, well worth the expense. I had the last barryvox but this one's extra features which will go that one step further to keep you alive. Simple to use, well protected in a plastic case when worn, comfortable. Highly recommended.
obviously an excellent choice for all
LifeLONGBackCountrySkier: 
I watched someone with no skills take this beacon for the first time ever and find 4 "victims" faster then some pros. The simplicity of the tool is excellent! I am not convinced that motion technology will assist in triage scenarios of multiple burials, but the beacon is fast and easy, so it wins huge kudos from me. Seems like they need to universalize the beacon some more, but in general this beacon blows away peips and is a close second to the Ortovox S1.
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