Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 280

The Black Diamond Quickdraw Pro Probe 280 is a 280 cm aluminium avalanche probe built for regular backcountry use. Its seven-section design combines a stainless-steel cable with an integrated stuff sack for one-pull deployment.

Key features

• Seven aluminium sections for a durable touring probe.
• Stainless-steel cable construction.
• Ferrules designed to help sections align quickly.
• Integrated stuff sack supports rapid deployment.

Specifications

• Deployed length: 280 cm.
• Collapsed length: 45 cm.
• Weight: 320 g.
• Construction: aluminium sections and stainless-steel cable.

How does the 280 differ from the 240?

The 280 offers 40 cm more deployed length and uses seven sections; the 240 uses six. Choose equipment for your terrain and conditions, informed by avalanche training.

Get the gear. Get the reps.

A dialled kit starts with a probe you’ve actually practiced deploying. Dial in your beacon, probe and shovel skills with your crew before heading into avalanche terrain. Good gear belongs alongside practiced rescue skills and sound terrain decisions.

Start with Skimo’s Avalanche Backcountry Course 1. Already have the foundations? Explore Avalanche Backcountry Course 2 and check its prerequisites. See the full avalanche course offering.