The MSR Striker 240 Snow Probe is a must - have for backcountry adventurers like skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers. It offers maximum stiffness with minimal weight, all packed into a compact size for easy backcountry touring. This probe is compact, extremely light, and ultra - stiff, bringing a new level of reliability to your safety kit. Unlike weak probes, its stronger and stiffer lower sections reduce deflection, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency during strategic snow probing. With fast and reliable deployment, the Striker 240 refines this essential safety component. Details: It has a 240 - cm length that fits easily into a small day pack, perfect for average snow packs. The dual - diameter construction features a 13 - mm diameter with a thicker wall in the critical lower sections for more accurate probing, while the 11 - mm upper part helps shed weight. It's made of high - strength, lightweight 7075 aluminum and has a corrosion - resistant coated stainless steel cable for durability. The single - pull design, quick - link ferrules, and instant - locking pin allow for fast deployment when every second counts. The textured top section provides a better grip, and the glove - friendly T - handle clips to the shaft during use. The 5 - cm depth markings are offset for 360 - degree visibility, adding to its efficiency. Specifications: Probe length is 240 cm, color is yellow, weight is 295 g, made of aluminum, and the country of origin is Korea.
Using the MSR Striker 240 Snow Probe is easy. When you need to use it, simply give a single pull to deploy the probe quickly thanks to the quick - link ferrules and instant - locking pin. Once it's out, hold the textured top section for a better grip. The T - handle is designed to be glove - friendly, and you can clip it to the shaft during use. While probing, look at the 5 - cm depth markings which are visible from all angles. When you're done, stow it back in your small day pack as it's 240 - cm long and can fit easily. As for maintenance, keep it dry to prevent corrosion, especially since it has a coated stainless steel cable. You don't need to worry much about its high - strength 7075 aluminum body, but if it gets dirty, just wipe it clean with a dry cloth. Always check the locking pin and ferrules regularly to ensure they're in good working condition.
