Ortovox Free Rider Operating instructions

Brand: Ortovox

Model: Free Rider

Type: Operating instructions

Ortovox Free Rider is a versatile backpack designed for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. It features a removable protector that can be worn separately under clothing for full protection without the backpack. The backpack also has a variety of attachment points for skis, snowboards, ice axes, and other gear. The main compartment is accessible from the back for easy packing and unpacking. A separate compartment is designed for a drinking bladder, and there is an insulated shoulder strap to keep the tube from freezing.

BACKPACKS

FREE RIDER 16

FREE RIDER 18

Back length:

FR 16: 48cm

FR 18: 52cm

Helmet Fixation

Small loop

- regular helmet ﬁxation

Big loop

- to attach ice axe or poles

- for helmet ﬁxation, when

carrying snowboards or full

face helmets

Removable Protector

Open the velcro pocket at

the backpanel and take out

the protector.

Seperate Use:

You can wear the

protector seperately

under your clothes.

For full protection without

the backpack, attach the

extra straps with the

plastic eyelets (K) at the

small loops (L) on the

protector.

You can adjust the straps

to your shoulder and hip

size for a ﬁrm ﬁt (M).

For seperate use, it is only allowed to use the

protector under your outerwear.

CMY

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Additional straps

stored in mesh pocket

Backpanel Access

to main compartment

to drinking bladder

to protector

Drinking System

You can ﬁt any

standard drinking

bladder. The neopren

shoulder strap

insulates the tube

against freezing.

D-ﬁxation

2x Ice Axe loop

1x helmet

net

1x protector

harness

(see back side)

Snowboard

Connect the upper

straps with the

buckle to a big loop,

same as for

snowboard ﬁxation.

Like this the skis

can be positioned

centered.

At bottom use one

loop.

Connect the upper

straps with the

buckle and the

lower straps with

the hook to a big

loop. Hook the

bottom ALU Hook

in the loop end of

the opposite

hypalon strap.

CMY

function Hangtag C2 131202fh_DRUCK.pdf 2 02.12.13 17:26

X-ﬁxation

Put the skis in the bottom straps with the

ALU Hook. Attach each ski with a loop from

the zipper compartment and tension the

loops. This new carry-way is perfect for a

wide range of terrain and often better than

D- or A-ﬁx. Weight is balanced, feet and head

are free.

Ski Fixation

Use the

upper straps inside

the zipper pocket

and the

2 lower straps with

the metal hook for

ﬁxing your gear as

shown below.

CMY

function Hangtag C2 131202fh_DRUCK.pdf 3 02.12.13 17:26

Safety Compart-

ment

holds the probe

(A, small loop)

and the shovel shaft

(B, big loop).

The blade goes in at

the bottom in front

(C).

Ice Axe Fixation

Use loops (A) to attach

ice axe, poles etc. at lower end.

There is 2 dierent lengths,

depending on your equipment.

The extra elastic band (B) works as upper

attachment.

CMY

function Hangtag C2 131202fh_DRUCK.pdf 4 02.12.13 17:26

BACKPACKS

FREE RIDER 22 W

FREE RIDER 24

FREE RIDER 26

Helmet Fixation

Small loop

- regular helmet ﬁxation

Big loop

- to attach ice axe or poles

- for helmet ﬁxation, when

carrying snowboards or full

face helmets

Back length:

FR 22 W: 45cm

FR 24: 48cm

FR 26: 52cm

Removable Protector

Open the velcro pocket at

the backpanel and take out

the protector.

Seperate Use:

You can wear the

protector seperately

under your clothes.

For full protection without

the backpack, attach the

extra straps with the

plastic eyelets (K) at the

small loops (L) on the

protector.

You can adjust the straps

to your shoulder and hip

size for a ﬁrm ﬁt (M).

For seperate use, it is only allowed to use the

protector under your outerwear.

CMY

function Hangtag C3 131202fh DRUCK.pdf 1 03.12.13 11:34

X-ﬁxation

A-ﬁxation

Put the skis through

the bottom side

loops and ﬁx with

the upper side

straps.

D-ﬁxation

Connect the upper straps

with the buckle to a big

loop, same as for

snowboard ﬁxation. Like

this the skis can be

positioned centered.

At bottom use one loop.

Snowboard

Connect the upper straps with the

buckle and the lower straps with

the hook to a big loop. Hook the

bottom ALU Hook in the loop end

of the opposite hypalon strap.

Put the skis in the bottom

straps with the ALU Hook.

Attach each ski with a loop

from the zipper compartment

and tension the loops. This

new carry-way is perfect for a

wide range of terrain and

often better than D- or A-ﬁx.

Weight is balanced, feet and

head are free.

Additional straps

stored in mesh pocket

Backpanel Access

to main compartment

to drinking bladder

to protector

Drinking System

You can ﬁt any

standard drinking

bladder. The neopren

shoulder strap

insulates the tube

against freezing.

2x Ice Axe loop

1x helmet

net

1x protector

harness

(see back side)

CMY

function Hangtag C3 131202fh DRUCK.pdf 2 03.12.13 11:34

Ski Fixation

Ice Axe Fixation

Use loops (A) to attach

ice axe, poles etc. at lower end.

There is 2 dierent lengths,

depending on your equipment.

The extra elastic band (B) works as upper

attachment.

Use the

upper straps inside

the zipper pocket

and the

2 lower straps with

the metal hook for

ﬁxing your gear as

shown below.

CMY

function Hangtag C3 131202fh DRUCK.pdf 3 03.12.13 11:34

Safety Compartment

holds the probe

(B, small loop)

and the shovel shaft

(A, big loop).

The blade goes in at

the bottom in front

(C).

Removable Goggle Case

The goggle case is

attached with 2

plastic rails at

the side and can

easily be removed.

Lift the pin at the end and pull out the case.

CMY

function Hangtag C3 131202fh DRUCK.pdf 4 03.12.13 11:34

Ortovox Free Rider Operating instructions

Ortovox Free Rider Operating instructions

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