BCA Stealth 300cm Carbon

DESCRIPTION

BCA’s updated probes feature dual-sized depth markings that are easy to see when you’re performing a rescue or logging a snow profile. The Stealth Quick-Lock hardware creates a smaller bundle when folded up and eliminates loose cables that can whip you in the face when you’re furiously probing. Tip design penetrates debris easily.

SPECS

• Material: Carbon Aluminum
• Size: 300cm
• Weight: 10.2oz/290g
• Extended Length: 118"/300cm
• Collapsed Length: 17"243cm
• Diameter: 0.51"/1.3cm

BUYERS' 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.