Ortovox Alu 240 Light Probe

Name: Ortovox Alu 240 Light Probe
SKU: 2236100001
Price: 40.83 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Lightweight, fast and safe, The Ortovox Alu 240 Light Probe is the probe for all weight-conscious winter sports enthusiasts. Weighing in at just 235 grams, it is incredibly light and ready to use in just seconds thanks to the quick-assembly strap and quick-lock assembly system.

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The large probe tip, which has a significantly larger diameter compared to the probe elements, ensures improved penetration.

We have also optimized the probe segments so that they now have a more compact pack size.

As with all our probes, this 240cm-long model features a visual guide system with depth markers, a clear 1-meter marker and a practical quick-release cover.

You can find this Ortovox Alu 240 Light Probe within the Ortovox Diract Voice Light Set which also includes the New Ortovox Diract Voice Beacon and Ortovox Pro Light Shovel.

All of the Ortovox Avalanche Probes are pack-friendly meaning you can stow your probe in almost any Ski Backpack, All Ortovox Ski Backpacks come with a dedicated compartment for avalanche safety tools.

Visual Guide System

The intuitive visual guide system provides you with quick and clear information about the victim‘s depth at all times. You can perfectly Adapt your shovelling strategy and save important time thanks to the clear 1m marker, Contrasting Depth Scale and Colourful End Segments. The bottommost segments in neon orange indicate when you are approaching the victim.

Quick Release Cover

The quick-assembly strap makes immediate Opening and Assembly possible In One Motion, without first having to take the probe out of its cover.

Material Properties

Probe Poles Material - 7075 Aluminium T6 - Light and stiff and thus the aluminium of choice for all aluminium probes. Ortovox uses different tube diameters between 11 and 13 mm- meaning: the thicker the diameter, the heavier and stiffer the probe.
Probe Tensioning System - Aramid - Aramid fibres proving high ridgity, robustness and stability with limited stretching, making them ideal for a tension system.

Find out more in our Ortovox Probes Material Glossary.