Black Diamond QuickDraw Guide Probe 300

Created for patrollers, avalanche professionals, and serious skiers who require a full-featured probe. The Black Diamond QuickDraw Guide Probe is 3 meters long, has markings every 1 cm, and is equipped with alternating color sections for visibility on the snow and detailed depth readings. Like all BD probes, the Guide locks into place with a quick tug of the QuickDraw cable loop and every section is utilized for maximum length. All tube connectors are chamfered on the outside edge so tubes slip easily over the connector quickly. Quite simply, this is the probe you want to have on big mountains where objective risks are higher.

$58.95

All you can ask for
Like all avalance safty gear I hope I never have to use it for real or dig someone out who is 3m under the snow. But if I am in that situation this is the probe I would want. -"quickdraw"- comes together with a flick of the wrist and a yank on the cable. -as long as they come. -Lightweight, no problem fitting it in my pack. Putting it away you have to start from the bottom section and work your way up otherwise the cable gets too tight and the sections wont come apart. Not realy much of an issue, but you will notice this if you use this probe.

I hope I never use it
Like my beacon this is one tool I hope to never use. The depth markings are great, however, for accurate snow pit analysis. It sets up quickly with a simple throw and pull of the wire and breaks down easily as well. Hopefully it is just staying in my pack.

QuickDraw Guide Probe 300
I’m pleased with the ease of use, it snapped together quickly. It fits perfectly in my pack and I can barely tell it's there. Used it in practice and found out we were on a 5 foot base. In my experience, Black Diamond makes top notch gear, and I’ve never been displeased with a purchase. I hope I never have to use the probe, but it I do I'm ready to have it out quickly and be able to probe deep.

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