Recon X Beacon
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We slip the Black Diamond Recon X Beacon into its harness and clip it to our chest before striding onto the skintrack. The compact design and low-profile harness sit comfortably and discreetly under our shell, barely noticeable on the climb and drop, but in the event of a slide, it's easy to retrieve and slide into search mode. With three antennas and interference protection, this beacon pinpoints burial sites quickly and accurately, while the flagging function lets us mark and move on with the press of a button.
Details
- Streamlined, full-function beacon for increased safety while chasing pow
- Three antennas deliver an impressive 60-meter circular search-area range
- Soft-touch contact points on housing enhance handling ease
- Flagging functionality simplifies responding in multi-burial emergencies
- Wirelessly connects to PIEPS app to manage settings and updates
- Harness included for low-profile carry and easy retrieval
- Compatible with iProbe (sold separately)
- Item #BLDZ9MT
- Antennas
- triple
- Digital Range
- 60m
- Functions
- flagging, multi-burial detection
- Battery
- AAA x3
- Batteries Included
- no
- Battery Life
- 400hr
- Harness Included
- yes
- Claimed Weight
- [without batteries] 7.68oz
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 10 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 27, 2024
Haven't died in a slide... yet
Good range and minimal lag. The user interface is simple and intuitive. I've tested it with multiple burials and the signal suppression is excellent, even with multiple brands of beacon involved. Very good performance for the price. My only gripe is that I wish it had a lanyard that wasn't sewn into the harness. I prefer to carry my beacon in a chest pocket, and I had to make my own lanyard for this.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 7, 2024
Solid, Easy and Legit
Turn key life saving device that doesn’t break the bank. Batteries are pre installed and firmware was up to date. Range seemed to be as advertised and performed immediately upon pre testing and again in the field with a lot of surrounding interference. I wish there was a quick connect/disconnect system from the harness but nothing that can’t be modified.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 5, 2024
Simple, functional, reliable.
Bought two, one for my work pack, one for my personal pack. Easy and quick to use, and the training mode through the app makes training easy.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 1, 2024
So far so good!
This is very easy to use which is the most important thing in a beacon for me.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 6, 2023
Bad range
I bought two of these beacons and both of them have a range of 30 meters... Ive tested them twice. If im doing something wrong, its not apparent to me, and ive had many beacons over 10+ years. Also, i hate the velcro on the harness. It is very user unfriendly.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 20, 2023
Best value beacon out there
This is for my family backcountry use, and my 16 yr old understood it with zero explanation. Amazing range (I regularly pick up targets at 55-60 meters, easy functionality for multiple burial markings, and the check feature spillover from the Guide version is fantastic. If I could give 4.9 stars I would, because I’m not a fan of the coiled telephone-cord-like retention device. I’m being hyper critical, but it’s thicker and feels a tiny odd under a jacket & pack, and if it gets spun up and reversed like telephone coil cords (look it up youngsters) I may just cut/replace it with a bungee like my ~2019 BD Guide. beacon. Simply put, simple, powerful, highly effective. Thanks BD. We all know the recent years’ drama, and this beacon crushes all naysayers.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 15, 2023
Good Beacon, works well. Harness
Good Beacon, works well. Harness is a little finicky with sizing.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 14, 2023
Works like a charm
A barebones, essentials only beacon for low cost. If it holds up I'll be thrilled
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 19, 2022
Solid beacon
I’m a NSP Div. Dir for Avalanche. Great beacon if looking for a BCA alternative. Trim, great harness, good components, nice feature to check other patroller beacons as they go out the door for Avy work - without moving off of your ‘send’ mode. I bought multiple units for training education.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 6, 2022
Affordable peace of mind
After a few years of renting a beacon, decided to invest in purchasing one. Affordable with all the necessary features for peace of mind.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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