Page 25 of Snowmobile Apparel & Gifts, Parts & Accessories 2008 by Yamaha Motor Canada

inner layer wind reissa® is an advanced 3-layer material with layer inner constructio lining z-liner apparel features 25 ta a wind breathable and waterproof membrane rain breathability applies when a material allows the moisture particles vapour to pass but it rain evaporates once it passes through moisture the membrane works as a shield between the outer layer shell material and the lining this layer works as a wind blocker but is also breathable outer layer reissa be waterthe outer material is usually coated to membrane repellent and with the use of taped seams in critical areas this makes the garment waterproof ® moisture outer layer reissa® membrane outs construction with visible front zipper at centre front lining z-liner tape tape z-liner lining seam taping takes care of covering the sewing holes left by the needle and while covering the holes it also provides extra strength to the seam to prevent tearing coated side of nylon ta ure outside material outside material outside view coated side of nylon taffeta uncoated side of nylon taffeta membrane side of z-liner recco® is an avalanche rescue system utilized by more than 500 rescue organizations worldwide to assist in the efficient location of burials the two-part system consists of a detector used by organized rescue groups and reflectors that are integrated into an array of apparel protection gear or boots the reflector is permanently affixed requires no training for use and needs no batteries to function together they enable directional pinpointing of a victim s precise location using harmonic radar but are not a substitute for a transceiver although similar in search procedure to transceivers the recco system is not intended for self-rescue nor is it an alternative to transceiver use in the backcountry complementary in function the system is an additional tool that does not interfere with other rescue methods such as avalanche dogs transceiver searches or probe lines the recco system facilitates a faster organized search for rescuers and provides snow enthusiasts with one more chance to be found in time look for the recco symbol in the riding gear section for optimal function of the recco rescue system two reflectors per person are recommended one on the jacket and one on the pants or boots for more information on recco visit www.recco.com

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