The Striker™ 320 snow probe is an outstanding tool designed for guides, climbers, and professionals. It offers full aluminum strength and reliability, meeting the needs of those facing deep snow packs, search - and - rescue operations, and expeditions. Engineered with enhanced strength and stiffness in its lower parts to reduce deflection, this probe is incredibly light. It assembles quickly, ensuring high efficiency from deployment to use. Details: Durable: Made of high - strength, lightweight 7075 aluminum, with a corrosion - resistant coated stainless steel cable. Dual - Diameter Design: A 13 - mm diameter and thicker wall in the lower sections for better stiffness and accuracy; 11 mm upper part to save weight. Fast Deployment: Single - pull design, quick - link ferrules, and instant - locking pin let you deploy it rapidly when time is crucial. Easy Probing: The textured top section gives you a better grip. The glove - friendly T - handle clips to the shaft during use, and 5 cm depth markings offer 360 - degree visibility, adding to its efficiency. Specifications: Probe 320, Color Red, Weight 360 g, Length 320 cm, Material Aluminum, Country of Origin Korea.
Using the MSR Snow Probe Striker 320 is quite straightforward. First, when you need to deploy it, use the single - pull design and quick - link ferrules with the instant - locking pin. This will get the probe ready fast. When probing, hold it by the textured top section for a better grip. You can clip the T - handle to the shaft, which is glove - friendly. Look at the 5 cm depth markings for a clear view of how deep you're probing. As for maintenance, since it's made of high - strength 7075 aluminum with a corrosion - resistant coated stainless steel cable, it's pretty durable. But after use, make sure to clean it to prevent dirt build - up. Keep it in a dry place to avoid any potential corrosion. And when storing, be careful not to bend it, especially the critical lower sections.
