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Guide 260 Probe

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Description

The Arva Guide 260 is an extremely robust aluminium avalanche probe with a 13 mm tube, a 2.60 m reach and a Rack Lock cable that pulls tight when you pull the handle. Arva designed it for mountain professionals, combining sturdiness with search precision.

Who it's for

Guides, patrollers, avalanche educators and committed tourers who want an extremely robust probe. It suits long seasons on the Main Range and in the Victorian high country, and the deeper snowpacks of New Zealand and Japan. Every person in the party carries a probe alongside their transceiver and shovel.

How it performs in a search

Seven 37.5 cm sections of 13 mm, 7001 T6 aluminium give you 2.60 m of reach, and Arva credit the 13 mm tube and Rack Lock system for the probe's sturdiness and search precision. Precise markings along the sections indicate snow depth, and a stainless steel tension cord runs through the sections.

Using it under pressure

Throw the sections out and pull the handle: the Rack Lock system quickly pulls the tension cable tight, and cone inserts make the segments easy to assemble. A grip makes it easy to handle, and once you start digging the pull handle snaps onto the tube so it stays out of the way.

Certification and standards

The Guide 260 complies with all the requirements of UIAA standard 157 for avalanche rescue probes.

Maintenance and checks

Assemble the probe fully before each season and each trip. It should lock firmly and stand straight, the cable should be free of fraying and the joints free of dents. Let it dry out of its cover before you put it away.

Specifications
  • Material
    7001 T6 aluminium tubes; stainless steel tension cable
  • Weight
    360g
  • Diameter
    13 mm
  • Locking Type
    Rack Lock cable tensioning
  • Probe Markings
    Printed snow-depth markings
  • Extended Length
    2.60 m

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Additional Information
  • 2.60 m fully extended, seven 37.5 cm sections
  • 13 mm diameter 7001 T6 aluminium tubes
  • Rack Lock: pulling the handle pulls the tension cable tight
  • Stainless steel tension cord; cone inserts ease assembly
  • Printed depth markings and a grip for easy handling
  • Pull handle clips onto the tube while you dig
  • 360 g; complies with UIAA 157

FAQ's

How long is the Arva Guide 260 probe?
The Arva Guide 260 probe extends to 2.60 m. It is made of seven 37.5 cm sections, so the Guide 260 packs down to a short bundle for the side pocket or probe sleeve of a touring pack.

What is the Arva Guide 260 probe made from?
The Arva Guide 260 probe uses 13 mm diameter 7001 T6 aluminium tubes on a stainless steel tension cord. Arva pair the 13 mm tube with the Rack Lock system for sturdiness and search precision.

How does the Arva Guide 260 probe lock?
The Arva Guide 260 probe uses Arva's Rack Lock system. Pull the handle and Rack Lock quickly pulls the tension cable tight; the handle then snaps onto the tube once you start shovelling.

How much does the Arva Guide 260 probe weigh?
The Arva Guide 260 probe weighs 360 g. Arva describe it as extremely robust and designed for mountain professionals.

Does the Arva Guide 260 probe meet the UIAA standard?
Yes. The Arva Guide 260 probe complies with all the requirements of UIAA standard 157, the UIAA equipment standard for avalanche rescue probes.

Who is the Arva Guide 260 probe made for?
Arva build the Guide 260 probe for mountain professionals such as guides and patrollers. Recreational tourers who want an extremely robust probe can carry it too.