Mammut 280 Speed Lock Carbon (UIAA)

DESCRIPTION

Light, rigid, and exceptionally fast to assemble: the Carbon Probe 280 Speed Lock is all about speed and performance in the most complicated scenarios. Mammut probes have a singular purpose, and that’s what they are designed for, down to the very last detail.

High-quality carbon provides a rigid and lightweight construction for the Carbon Probe 280 Speed Lock. The glove-friendly, high-tensile telescopic Speed Lock system is specially designed for a quick, reliable assembly.

On extension, an audible click tells you the probe is tensioned correctly and fully engaged. The ergonomic handle can be clipped onto the extended probe, keeping it out of the way while in use. The enhanced, 360 degree visual depth guide ensures you always have the right information to hand, while the shaped tip has been designed to cut through debris efficiently, saving energy when probing.

The bottom section of the probe is highlighted orange for a visual guide as you near a buried victim. In an emergency situation, every second counts, which is why our avalanche equipment meets the highest possible safety standards.

All Mammut avalanche probes are UIAA certified for efficient rescue, durability, and ergonomic handling. This probe measures 45cm when collapsed, 280cm when extended, and includes a cover with integrated emergency plan.s 45cm when collapsed, 280cm when extended, and includes a cover with integrated emergency plan.

SPECS

• Length: Collapsed: 45 cm / Extended: 280 cm
• Tensioning System: Speed Lock System
• Diameter: 13 mm
• Segments: 7
• Weight: 275 g
• Hardened, anodized aluminum shovel blade
• Attachment holes for snow anchor
• Straight blade back - perfect for cutting straight snow profiles
• Stabilization ribs for maximum stability
• Space-saving blade design
• Automatic spring lock for quick, precise guidance during assembly
• Oval telescopic shaft with integrated grip zone
• Ergonomically shaped D-grip for optimum shovel control
• Sharpened, tilt-resistant blade with integrated steps
• Certification: UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard

BUYER'S GUIDE

• Material - The stronger (and heavier!) the material, the more effective it will be at probing. The lighter the probe, the more expensive it gets. Carbon is the lightest (and most expensive), Aluminum is stronger and cheaper, but heavier, Steel is heavy and expensive, but the best at the job.
  
• Length - You'll see probes ranging from 200cm-320cm. We don't sell anything less than 240. Successful extractions have been done up to 3m. Keep in mind you'll need to hold on to the probe as you enter the snow. Longer probes mean more ferrules, so count on them being a bit heavier (but not much) and having more mass.
  
• Assembly - How quick can you get it together and secured (like really secured!) into place? Practice will help, but make sure it's got an easy lock.