Backcountry must-have avalanche gear probe | Featured model for the 2022-23 season

Probe made of highly durable aluminum material with pin lock system. It is divided into 8 sections, and when shortened it is 30 cm compact and easy to store.

240cm (30cm when shortened) / 250g / 8 shafts
￥6,800

Lightweight with carbon. Although it is long at 300 cm, quick assembly is possible with taper joints. The depth ruler has two size markings, conveniently located in 5 cm increments on one side (for distress searches) and 1 cm increments on the other side (for recognizing snow conditions).

300cm (43cm when shortened) / 290g / 7 shafts
￥12,650

A smooth design that naturally assembles when the lever is pulled. At 240 cm, it is a size that is easy to handle for BC beginners. Equipped with a large scale that allows you to easily check the depth when doing rescue or observing snow conditions.

240cm (40cm when shortened) / 250g / 6 shafts
￥6,600

Stainless steel cable and dual quickdraw speed ferrules for durability. A 7-section aluminum probe that is both lightweight and highly cost-effective.

280cm (46cm when shortened) / 225g / 7 shafts
￥11,990 

BD's lightest carbon probe with light material for shaft and cable. For the 2021 model, the built-in cable has been changed from stainless steel to Kevlar cord. A new cord lock wire gate mechanism has been adopted to further reduce weight.

240cm (46cm when shortened) / 225g / 6 shafts
￥14,960

The handle is large and easy to grip. The material is a carbon tube woven from three directions with high strength. The lightest model among the G3 probes. Quick assembly is possible, and it has a structure that does not freeze even in bad weather. Comes with a special case.

248cm (40cm when shortened) / 220g / 6 shafts
￥26,400

High-strength aluminum 7001-T6 tubing is lightweight yet strong. By combining lightness and strength, it has a finish that meets a wide range of needs. Comes with a special case.

328cm (45cm when shortened) / 294g / 7 shafts
￥11,550

An affordable avalanche probe with excellent stability at a short size of 240 cm when extended. The use of high-quality aluminum makes it lightweight, and the integrated telescopic lock allows quick fixing. It is also possible to use it while wearing gloves. The price is reasonable, and it comes with a probe case printed with an explanation of the emergency plan.

240 cm (38 cm when shortened) / 245 g / 7 shafts
￥8,800

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320 cm is the length of the professional use level. The material is lightweight and high strength 7000 series duralumin. Eight tubes are connected by a stainless steel cable with a corrosion-resistant coating and connected by an aluminum shaft. The T-shaped handle is easy to hold. The tube has graduations in 5 cm increments, allowing you to check the snow depth at a glance.

320cm (46cm when shortened) / 360g / 8 shafts
￥12,100

240 cm is a compact size for users who enjoy backcountry tours. Quick assembly is possible with the tapered tube tip. The material is lightweight and high strength 7000 series duralumin. The six tubes were connected by stainless steel cables with a corrosion resistant coating. The easy-to-grip T-shaped handle makes it easy to handle even for backcountry beginners.

240cm (46cm when shortened) / 295g / 8 shafts
￥12,100

Uses a semi-auto lock shaft attachment/detachment system called pfa. Grasp the blue part on the top with one hand and throw the tip, and pull up the strap part at hand to assemble it. Folding is easy as pulling the pfa tab unlocks and loosens the wires. Made of steel, it has high durability and rigidity, and reliability is guaranteed.

320cm (44cm when shortened) / 680g / 8 shafts
￥18,370

Adopts QAS (Quick Lock Assembly System). Hold the top shaft with one hand, throw the tip straight, and pull the wire at hand to automatically assemble it. It is simple and easy to handle, as it is completed by locking when all stages are connected. Easy to fold. It is easy to handle, and it is attractive that it is super lightweight with carbon.

240cm (37.5cm when shortened) / 185g / 7 shafts
￥14,740