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The versatile Black Diamond QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265 takes on any backcountry trip you plan.
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Easy and reliable
Ethan P Fischer
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A great purchase for the price. No need for a carbon probe, unless you are super weight conscious. This gets the job done, doesn't get stuck even after repeated use. Very easy to break down and store.
Just works.
Brett Garrett
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This probe is very solid and does what it is supposed to do. Very easy to assemble. A little harder to disassemble. Excellent product that should last a long time.
value buy
Scott Nielsen
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
quick draw is an accurate description. Simple and effective and priced appropriately. Don't waste your money on a carbon probe.
Simple and quick
Carver Shaw
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have yet to use this in the backcountry thankfully, but in practicing with it I have appreciated how quickly the probe assembles, the quickdraw aspect allows you to have the entire probe put together in mere seconds.
Nice, well-made probe
Lindsay Simpson
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Does everything you need it to and nothing you don't. Easy assembly and stays together well.
Anyone know the length of these probes...
highwei
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Anyone know the length of these probes when packed up?
Carver Shaw
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I don't know the exact length but it is close to a foot and a half? It fits nicely in the sleeve in my backpack.
All the basics
wbigall2253043
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Always strange reviewing gear you hope never to have to use...
However, it's well made, reasonably light, and goes together quickly and easily. You could pay double plus for another probe, but really, why??
BD QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265
tgarzajx1863251
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Right length and snaps together in a second with the draw cable. Used the 265 probe in a Feb 2012 avalanche awareness class, and it was ideal for the field day.
must-have for your kit
Angel Collinson
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This is a great everyday backcountry probe, it's what I keep for all my backcountry kits. It's obviously not as light as the carbon version, but still super reasonable, as well as quick and easy to assemble.
Dangerous product
AmbertheAmbler
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My husband almost cut off two fingers last night disassembling this product. After you extend it, its difficult to unassemble. The top section has an opening and when you are trying to collapse it, if you get your fingers near it, it will suddenly close and take a piece of your fingers with it. Very dangerous, not recommended.
Works when it's needed
Courtney Dean
Member since
On the east coast a 265cm seems sufficient for our wicked deep snowpack.
The probe is light enough and easy enough to access, even if you leave it in the bag for the tour. It'll deploy quickly and effortlessly for a timely search.
Also works well for looking for hidden crevasses and other unseen threats.
Could go with a higher end carbon or a longer probe, but the justification isn't always there. The weight is fine on this. The length works for up to the deepest burials.
Probing
The Ging
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Luckily, I've never been called upon to use this in a critical situation, but this probe packs down and stores well and assembles easily. During trials at the local beacon training course it works fine and seems structurally sound.
Fixing and unfixing system
Vladimir
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Vladimir
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The handle is pretty similar to sandpaper
Weight in grams
Vladimir
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BD QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265
Weston Sapia
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Overall, this is a pretty good probe for the price. I don't think I'll be breaking it anytime soon. The design could definitely be tweaked to make it easier to disassemble though. When you have gloves on, breaking down the probe simply doesn't work very well. If BD were to use a design like the BCA probes use, it would make it more user-friendly when you have gloves on.
One thing to note is that BD should get rid of the sandpaper grip thing and use some of the gummy grip like they put on the Traverse poles. Currently, the grip wears away the numbers making it harder to use the probe for snow study.
Solid
Dave Asmussen
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Used this in Alaska and Utah, functions great....Also good for cleaning snow off a satellite dish!!!
cpevateaux419397
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I hate when snow get on the Dish. No bueno!
So far so good
Matthew Van Wagner
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Haven't had to use this probe in an emergency situation (knock on pow) but testing and stuff has been great. Easy to assemble, light weight, and seems pretty strong.
Great probe
olj3618921
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I'm new to the probe market, but this one works a treat. Assembles in a flash, and feels pretty strong and sturdy once so.
sweet goods
bes4228871
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Fortunately I have not yet had the occasion to use this item, but it is nice and light and packs well.
Quick, Light, Easy
Phil Santala
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A quick and easy to use probe. Just hold onto the cable loop on the end, throw it up in the air tugging firmly on the handle section..and bam...probe!
The gripped section on the end is nice as well, very easy to keep a solid grip on the rough texture.
This would have gotten 5 stars but the numbering on the sides on this probe is totally gone after 2 years of ratting around inside my pack (in the case). While not a big deal if your probing, it just means when I dig a pit I have to get creative when recording results.
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Hayden Beck
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