QuickDraw Probe Tour 280cm
QuickDraw Probe Tour 280
The QuickDraw Probe Tour 280 is probably the most versatile probe in Black Diamond's lineup, with an unbeatable balance of weight, performance, durability, and packability. The tough aluminum shaft deploys from the stuff sack with one pull of the QuickDraw system, the alloy tip is wider than the probe shaft for increased sensitivity, and the high-vis markings make snow study a breeze.
Details
- Not too long nor too short. This Black Diamond probe fits just right
- Aluminum construction ensures long-lasting durability
- One-pull quickdraw deployment is fast, efficient and reliable
- Non-slip grip enhances precision when needed most
- High-visibility 1cm markings assist with snow analysis
- Item #BLD008I
- Material
- aluminum
- Length
- 280cm
- Deployment System
- QuickDraw
- Storage Sack
- yes
- Collapsed Length
- 41cm
- Claimed Weight
- 12oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 11 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 21, 2023
Light wieght and quick to assemble
Great design, fits sleak in my pack. Combine with a beacon and shovel for side country jaunts and backcountry excursions. The black diamond prices on here make very affordable to put together a solid avy bag without having to work every POW DAY! Hopefully you'll never need it, but being prepared and practicing using it are the best options in the unknown.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 17, 2022
Confidence in rescue
No frills with this quick draw probe. It's light and easy to pull. Fits perfect in my Black Diamond JetForce pack. I feel confident taking it into the backcountry and in a rescue situation with just a couple practice pulls.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 14, 2021
Strong and Easy to Deploy
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Great work by Black Diamond again. Strong and easy to deploy describes this probe. If I'm using the probe, that is all I care about. Very happy with this purchase.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
January 4, 2021
Depth marking numbers wore off : (
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
My Black Diamond Quickdraw Tour 280 Probe's depth markings wore off after just 3 years even though I've only put the probe in the snow like 6 times total and taken it (in its soft case, in my backpack's avy pocket) on ~15 ski tours total. I would expect longer life from this product. Maybe I got a bad batch with poor adhesion of the numbering paint? Otherwise it's a good probe, though I've also experienced some cracking of the internal plastic spacers like one of the other reviewers here noted. Fortunately the cracked spacer hasn't deformed yet, though, so I can still functionally use the probe.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
April 10, 2020
Great probe!! Highly recommend!
I recently participated in an AIARE course with this probe. I found it very smooth in deployment, and also found the cable tension locking mechanism to be very reliable. ( I have seen many failures resulting in the probe pieces falling apart specifically among some of the ortovox probes on the market.)
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
February 10, 2020
Nice lightweight probe
This probe is light and has clear depth measurements. It is easy to deploy and fold back up when done.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 9, 2019
Easy to deploy
This probe snaps right into place as soon as I pull it from the bag. folding it is easy as well.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 16, 2019
Solid feel, high vis markings
A probe, simple, essential, well built, quick to set up, solid feel, high contrast markings are easy to see. Perfect.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 11, 2018
A solid probe
Easy to deploy, light weight and unobtrusive in the pack.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 13, 2018
Quick Draw & Sturdy
I had the opportunity to try several different probes before I ordered this one. Black Diamond gear is a step above, this Probe is NO exception. Easy draw and extend, and is sturdy. Doesn't flex in snow (especially avi or plowed snow) like a lot of other probes. VERY IMPRESSED!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com