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Retail Offer Scott Supercapacitor Airbags now in stock

Discussion in 'Noticeboard' started by CarveMan, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. CarveMan

    CarveMan Pool Room Ski Pass: Gold

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    https://aussieskier.com/products/scott-patrol-e1-30-avalanche-airbag

    As the title suggests we've just taken delivery of Scott Patrol E1 30l Supercapacitor airbags.

    Quite frankly these are game changers.

    Canister airbags are a PITA to travel with, trust me, lithium-ion powered bags are better but not perfect.

    These guys can be charged via supplied power adapter, USB or even 2x AA Batteries in 20-40 mins (20 for adapter, 40 for USB or AAs), they will hold their charge for 3 months.

     
    #1 CarveMan, Dec 9, 2019
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    Untele-whippet beard stroker Ski Pass: Gold

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    Not too heavy for the product also.
    Noice.
     
    #2 Untele-whippet, Dec 9, 2019
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  3. Sandy

    Sandy Dark Sith Lord of the Pool Room Moderator Ski Pass: Gold

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    3 months.....
    I'm wondering how they get around the high self discharge rate of supercapacitors.
    I'd expect the charge to dwindle to 10-20% in 3 months.
     
    #3 Sandy, Dec 9, 2019
  4. Byron

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    Looks like they are using the 2 x AA batteries to keep the system topped off, giving the three month reserve capacity.

    Looks great and I want one, two grand tho.... damm.
     
    #4 Byron, Dec 9, 2019
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