BCA Stealth 270cm Aluminum

DESCRIPTION

BCA's mainstream probe for the advanced recreationalist; perfect for most snowpacks. Laser-etched depth markings for added durability.

The BCA Stealth 270cm is Backcountry Access's mainstream probe for the advanced recreationalist; perfect for most snowpacks. Laser-etched depth markings for added durability.

Backcountry Access's Stealth series of avalanche probes feature easy and fast assembly, with no loose cable to cause hangups. The top segment stealthfully nests inside the next probe section, reducing the number of segments and size of the probe bundle when disassembled in your pack. All Stealth Series probes are equipped with laser-etched depth markings for measuring snowpack and/or victim depth to determine the dimensions of the excavation area before shoveling. BCA's Quick-Lock hardware allows for the best packability and deployment speed on the market. Stealth probes are built to last and save valuable seconds during an avalanche rescue when time matters.

 SPECS

 All your numbers:

• Weight: 10.9 ounces / 310 grams
• Extended Length: 8′ 10″ / 270 cm
• Collapsed Length: 17.7″ / 45 cm
• Diameter: .51″ / 1.3 cm

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.