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Freeride ski snowboard backpack - FR 500 DEFENSE L / XL - Navy blue
Rucksack with a removable back protection and pocket specially designed for the shovel and probe with quick opening system.
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Shock protection
Removable back protection. (NF EN 1621-2)
Volume
Transport: 1 snowboard on the front of the bag, 1 pair of skis on the sides
Multiple compartments
4 pockets: One main, one safety pocket (shovel, probe), one mask pocket, one wallet pocket
Versatility
23 litres. Safety pocket for your shovel and probe
Stability
Wide neoprene waist strap for good support on all terrains
Carrying comfort
Ergonomic straps, foam on the back to remain comfortable with a loaded bag.
Easy to put on
Large rip tab on the waist strap to adjust the bag more easily.
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Product Customer Reviews

Bag purchased when the lifts were closed due to covid, this gave us the opportunity to carry our skis to the summit. The ski boots fit into the bag and the skis slide into the straps on the sides. Nothing to complain about this use, the removable back is very practical, I continue to use it regularly and it does not really get damaged
bag bought at the end of January, used on skis and in town. simple and practical, but for 3 weeks the seam of the closure of the external pocket has been torn for no apparent reason... it's a bit light for a "mountain" bag which is only 9 months old.
Very good & convenient to carry extra stuff. Not necessarily for freeriding alone, also for general equipment on the slopes.
The backpack is very comfortable for off-piste skiing. The emergency pocket is easily accessible and its volume is generally sufficient. Good and sturdy material. The backpack is not the best for backpacking or winter hiking because of the wide belt that gets in the way and the insufficient adjustment of the straps.
convenient
A piece of the chest strap broke, where it joins the main straps. Indeed, as the chest straps are not sewn but just "clipped" in the jaw on the other straps, one of them gave way from the first hour of walking under the stress of the weight of the skis. Once this problem is solved, it will be an excellent bag with an unbeatable value for money.
This is the medium size with removable back protection. Since I always wear a backpack while skiing, this gives extra back protection in case of a possible fall. Sufficient storage compartments.
Heavy backpack. Only one pocket. Complex protection setting. Not tested and not worn. Not meeting my expectations, this item was returned to the store without difficulty.
good support, you don't feel it in the back, no problem for skiing/snowboarding, ideal size for day trips. for me small weak point mask pocket too small for 2 masks (I have several masks depending on the weather conditions but put another compartment easily)
Very convenient
Very good product, just a pity, one of the pockets has an opening that is too small (the same opening size as the pocket to store the mask)
Good and practical in all respects. Price also absolutely acceptable!
I was looking for a backpack that had a RIGID BACK because I found all the adherent solutions uncomfortable and awkward. If worn with a slimfit jacket it does its job well and doesn't bother you when skiing. In addition, I also use it for off-piste snow outings by inserting the avalanche transceiver kit in its dedicated compartment. It would be even better if it also had an external attachment for example for poles or ice axes, so as to be able to widen the field of use.
Great for carrying children's skis
Excellent bag for school or for any activity, skiing, biking, hiking or other requiring protection or not. Super easy to put on and take off.
Additional Product Information
Composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester ; Lining: 100.0% Polyester ; Coating: 100.0% Polyurethane
Shovel and probe pocket
One special pocket to keep your shovel and probe.Pocket with quick opening system to access your equipment in an emergency.Along with the avalanche transceiver, the probe and shovel are essential tools that you must be familiar with when out on the slopes/freeriding/backcountry skiing.
Carry skis / snowboard / ice axe
You can carry a snowboard on the front of the bag or adult skis, one on either side, or two pairs of junior skis on either side.Carrying them this way keeps your hands free so that you can walk comfortably to the ski lifts or get to the Freeride slopes.An ice axe can also be carried.
Instructions for carrying skis
To carry skis on the side, place the tail of the skis in the lower strap, that adjusts automatically to the width of the skis.Attach your skis using the adjustable side strap.If you want you can attach your skis together using a ski strap, to better stabilise your pack.
Instructions for carrying a snowboard
Place the tip of the snowboard on the lower strap at the bottom of your rucksack, undo both side straps and attach them together to finish fixing your snowboard.
Removable back protection
The back protector can be removed if you want to lighten your bag. Warning, if you do this you will no longer have back protection.
Straps
Adjustable straps, comfortable, preformed and padded to provide maximum comfort and stability on the shoulders.A height-adjustable chest strap, with rescue whistle, to hold your bag firmly in place on your back.A wide neoprene waist strap to provide the comfort and support required to prevent movement of the bag when skiing. Lined with a wide strap to tighten more precisely.
Pockets
A large volume main pocket , access from the top of the bag or quick and wide access through a zipped opening on the back of the bag, ideal to pack your bag.A secured pocket for the shovel and probe with quick ZIP opening.A goggle pocket.A compartment pocket in the main pocket.
Carry handle
Handle for ergonomic grip, easy transport and storage.
Recco® system
This bag has a RECCO® reflector.With RECCO® technology, you can be located in the event of an avalanche. Someone who is buried in the snow can be quickly and accurately located by the emergency services using the RECCO® tracker and reflectors. RECCO® reflectors are not a substitute for an AVD. The RECCO® technology works as a complementary measure, increasing the chances of being found in time.
Product testing
All Wedze products are conceived, designed and developed in the Mont Blanc Valley. They are then tested under the same conditions as you would find in real-life use (snow, cold, powder snow, etc.) The design teams ensure that the programme for which the product has been designed and developed matches perfectly with its use in the field.
Storage instructions
Store in a dry place
Origin
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Freeride ski snowboard backpack - FR 500 DEFENSE L / XL - Navy blue
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Return costs for heavy products:
Weight Thresholds | Shipping within California | Shipping outside of California |
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> 9 lbs | $20.00 | $25.00 |
> 30 lbs | $50.00 | $65.00 |
> 100 lbs | $100.00 | $125.00 |
> 200 lbs | $200.00 | $230.00 |
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