ORTOVOX Probe Carbon 280+ Pfa avalanche probe, black

A high-quality professional avalanche probe made of carbon, with an innovative PFA automatic locking system, with the help of which you can fold the probe in one movement directly when taking it out of the package. Together with the cone-shaped leads, the assembly of the avalanche probe is really quick and easy. The system works reliably even in severe frosts. Thanks to the auxiliary marking of the depth, the probe significantly speeds up the rescue of the buried. The ORTOVOX CARBON 280+ PFA avalanche probe is a top choice for mountain professionals, demanding ski alpinists and other winter activities in the mountains when you want to have 100% confidence in your equipment.

• Automatic PFA blocking system.
• Case with quick release system.
• Tip wider than probe parts.
• Runs for quick assembly.
• Ergonomic anti-slip handle.
• Intuitive color guidance - depth marking 1 m with a depth scale of 5 cm.
• Colored warning sign of the vicinity of the buried.
• Possibility of extension by 42 cm.

Intelligent depth marking

Marking a depth of 1 m will decide for you from which direction to dig and save so many precious minutes during the rescue .

• kick from the side, if the marking is 1 m below the snow,
• kick from above if the mark is above the snow surface.

This recommendation is based on the latest IKAR methodological guidelines. When digging, the penultimate blue part serves as a warning that you are approaching the backfill. The last neon-orange part at the end of the probe is a warning for more careful digging to avoid injury to the buried. The probe has a depth marking of 5 cm.

Quick and easy assembly of the probe using the PFA system

The automatic PFA locking system allows the probe to be assembled quickly with one movement. The system does not freeze and you can fold the probe in one continuous movement right when you take it out of the package - just pull the probe's wide strap. Conical approaches will help you assemble the probe easily and without snagging. When unfolding, just press your thumb to release the system. Controlling the probe is easy, even if you are wearing gloves.

You can rely on the probe even in hard snow

• The diameter of the probe is 13 mm and provides sufficient rigidity.
• Made of carbon - high strength with very low weight.
• The steel conical tip is wider than the diameter of the probe, which eliminates friction and freezing of the probe against the walls of the puncture, which makes it easier to penetrate the snow with the probe.
• The ergonomic rubber handle ensures a firm grip even when probing in hard snow, which is almost always found in avalanches.
• The rubberized handle does not freeze and the probe will not slide in your gloves.

A long probe for large deposits, but fits in every backpack

• The probe length of 280 cm is more than sufficient even for large deposits in the avalanche zone.
• 7 parts, 43.5 cm long, pack into a standard backpack for skitouring or freeride.
• You can extend the probe by 42 cm using an extension.
• Innovative PFA system for quick and accurate mounting of the probe.

Long service life and 5-year warranty

ORTOVOX provides a 5-year guarantee for avalanche equipment. Among the long-term and satisfied users of avalanche equipment is, for example, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Slovak Republic. If you need spare parts or repairs, ORTOVOX provides them long after the end of the five-year warranty.