The Avalanche Pieps probe aluminium 260 is very practical to use and is ergonomically designed. Even with gloves it does not slip. It folds easily and is equipped with a scale.
Too often we think of the probe and shovel as less important than the DVA. But it is very important to have an ergonomic device, avalanche search must be something coordinated and fast, there are lives at stake. Beyond 15 minutes, the chances of finding live victims diminish.
The Pieps probe aluminium 260 meets these requirements - simply pull the probe out and pull the rope to deploy the probe. Once the probe is unfolded there is a notch to block it. You are thus quickly operational to be able to probe quickly.