Ortovox 320cm Steel Pro

DESCRIPTION

In extreme snow-packs where precision and strength matter most, the Ortovox Probe Steel 320+ PFA delivers both in spades. Built for rescue teams and serious back-country users alike, its full-steel construction offers exceptional rigidity and durability, capable of probing through compacted avalanche debris when lesser probes may flex or fail. The standout PFA quick-assembly system means when seconds count, you’re ready fast. With intuitive visual depth markers (including a bold 1 m mark and neon-orange tip segment) and a rubberized grip for cold‐weather sure-handling, this probe is engineered to guide swift first responses in the worst conditions.

SPECS

• Material: Steel segments (12 mm diameter) 

• Fully extended length: 320 cm (with extension option

• Collapsed/package length: ~40 cm 

• Weight: ~673 g 

• Assembly system: PFA Quick-Assembly 2.0 (steel cable tension, quick‐release strap) 

• Visual depth guide: Clear 1 m mark, neon-orange bottom segment 

• Tip: Large diameter interchangeable probe tip

• Grip: Rubberized handle for ice-free handling 

• Compatible for extension: Yes, via add-on segment

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.