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Could an avalanche vest become a staple for resort skiers, snowboarders?

Olympic snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg helped develop a device that is an Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award finalist, but avalanche experts are wary that “we’re relying too much on technology.”

(Db Journey) Sage Kotsenburg, a professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist from Park City, wears the Db Snow Pro vest equipped with the Safeback SBX system. Kotsenburg helped develop the vest and SBX system that can provide about 90 minutes of oxygen to the wearer if he or she is buried in an avalanche or tree well. It has been selected as a finalist for the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award.