Bottom line
BCA 240 Profile avalanche probe gives you great value for your money and because of that is very popular among all levels of backcountry users. Made of aluminum, this avalanche probe is lightweight, strong and very easy to setup.
Use(r) suitability
The Backcountry Access 240 Profile probe is well-suited for all regular and recreational users. However, with 1 cm depth marking increments it is also suitable for snow profiles and snow stability tests. And obviously, it will do its job in case of emergency.
Product description
Backcountry Access 240 profile avalanche probe has a full length of 240 cm and is collapsible to 40 cm for easy storage. Thanks to its clever assembly system you can have the probe ready in couple of seconds.
The probe tubing is aluminum and the segments are connected with a steel cord. All this means great durability and the probe is ready for some regular heavier abuse.
At 247 grams for 240 cm length, this avalanche probe is one of the lightest among other aluminum probes in similar lengths.
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Technical info
- Intended for: regular use for any backcountry adventurer
- Length (full, collapsed): 240 cm, 40 cm
- Depth markers: every 1 cm
- Material: aluminum tubing with steel cord
- Assembly (system, estimated time): BCA, couple of seconds
- Additional features: none
- Weight: 247 g
- Diameter: unknown