Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro 280cm Aluminum

DESCRIPTION

When seconds count in the backcountry, you want gear that functions without hesitation. The Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 280 is built for that purpose—durable, fast-deploying, and designed for reliable probing in avalanche rescue scenarios. Constructed with a seven-section aluminium shaft and stainless-steel cable, it strikes a solid balance between weight and strength. Dual Quickdraw ferrules allow near instant deployment from its integrated stuff-sack, and a tough oversized alloy tip provides enhanced penetration and feedback in compact snow. Whether you're day touring or guiding, this probe is a trustworthy partner when your safety—and someone else’s—depends on it.

SPECS

• Length (extended): 280 cm 

• Collapsed/pack length: ~43–45 cm 

• Weight: approx. 320 g / 11.3 oz 

• Material: 7-section aluminum shaft with stainless steel cable 

• Deployment system: Dual Quickdraw speed-ferrules + integrated rapid-deployment stuff-sack 

• Tip: Oversized alloy tip for improved probing feedback

• Markings: High-visibility 1 cm interval depth markings

• Sections: 7 segments 

• Intended use: Back-country touring, avalanche probe tool

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.