<strong>Xavier Delerue</strong> is a hell of a lucky guy. While filming for <strong>Standard's Aesthetica</strong> last march in the Alps, he got caught in one of the most impressive avalanches ever recorded on film. The whole spine he was riding on, broke down and smashed him over a two kilometer ride! This happened a few days after The <strong>Xtreme de Verbier</strong> where Xavier was crowned World Freeride champion. Xavier, an overtalented and experienced freerider, can be grateful he was riding with an <strong>ABS system</strong> that allowed him somehow not to be crushed by the pressure of the snow and keep him on top of the avalanche.
This comes as a wake up call before the season really gets going. The first big snowfalls are expected this week-end in the Alps. Don't get overwhelmed people! Safety first.

<strong> Click for the super impressive video and Xavier's testimony and words of wisdom.</strong>
We also attached a <strong>full interview</strong> where Xavier gives more detailled about what happened.

[Edited by snowbroader on 20/11/2008 at 13:36]

Xavier Delerue will probably love his ABS bag. With this bag your chance to live after an avalanche is 98 %. But this bag are very expensive (600-700 euros) !!

Buit I think it's bad to take risk just to make a video. I have just an ARVA but the most important is to be careful : follow the meteo, the state of the snow, the wind...

man that's nuts.  good thing he had that bag.