In a situation requiring the Ortovox avalanche probe Probe Alu 240 PFA, speed is of the essence. Even after the fine search and pinpointing with a beacon, you still don't know how deep the buried subject is or what position they are in. Thus, you need to be able to probe quickly and precisely: Ortovox has equipped its Probe Alu 240 PFA with the PFA2 quick-release tensioning system with an ergonomic grip, the quick-release cover and a rugged draw line. That way, you won't waste any time and can open it with a single motion, without having to take the probe out of the cover. You can put it together and stabilise the six 13-mm segments with a single hand quickly and easily. The Probe Alu 240 PFA may be light, but it is stiff enough not to bend when you're probing, which would only complicate the process of locating the avalanche victim. The stiffness of the probe along with the voluminous steel tip is even more important when searching in heavy spring snow, especially if the avalanche snow has really solidified. The avalanche probe has easy-to-read depth markers and a clear 1-metre marking. The tie you save as a result can be life-saving.
It's always important to have practice-oriented and efficient products like the Ortovox Probe Alu 240 PFA.
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