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Profile Quickie 240 Probe
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Profile Quickie 240 Probe 

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: Backcountry Access

Your Opinion: 
 - 1 Votes
 

 

Page By: Alpinist

Created/Edited: Mar 21, 2008 / Mar 21, 2008

Object ID: 5141

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Product Description

The Quickie tensioning system is lightning fast. Pull the loop back and the new tapered sections slide easily into place. Secure double-cam locks cable to maintain tension. Squeeze the wings to release and dismantle the probe after use.

• Silk-screened depth markings in 1-cm increments
• 6-section 7075 aluminum tubing
• Extended length: 7ft, 11in/240cm
• Collapsed length: 15.75in/40cm
• Diameter: .433in/1.1cm
• Weight: 8.7oz/247g
• Storage bag included
• Does not stow inside shovel shaft

Cost

US Retail Cost: $49.95

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AlpinistQuick assembly

Voted 5/5

It's a good quality, lightweight probe. The depth markings are clear, and the probe assembles very quickly in the event of an avalanche/emergency. As the description says, you just pull the loop and each section slides into place and locks very easily. It also has a good, sensitive feel to it when probing for crevasses.
Posted Mar 21, 2008 11:49 am

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