It allows the backcountry traveler to feel the depth of identified layers in the snowpack, tracking the distribution of wind deposited snow, and helps work around the problem of spatial variability. Using the probe in this fashion gives the individual a very tactile experience; imagine identifying and tracking a crust layer across different elevations and aspects on your next tour.
Most probes on the market today also include depth markers, allowing for accurate measurement of layers. Snowcraft is the term given to the practice of digging snow profiles, identifying layers and snow types, and testing layer interfaces. As an example, by first creating an isolated column of snow with the saw, and then using the shovel to progressively load the column vertically, a snow scientist can observe the location of weak layers in the snowpack, and potentially determine something about the character of any observed failures.
Backcountry travel is a fantastic expression of self-reliance and personal exploration. Bringing the proper tools along allows me to more accurately observe the environment as I travel, helping me to understand the snowpack and reinforce prudent terrain selection.
In the great competition of which piece of gear in my pack is the best at multi-tasking, I believe the shovel wins and the saw is a close second. All that digging is likely to make me hungry, and the shovel blade makes a great cutting board to lay out my picnic. Will recommend to all my friends.
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Ortovox Alu Light Probe. Pieps Probe Carbon Tour Ortovox Probe Extension. Price Low to high High to low. Back to top. Assembly Assembly the probe segments by shaking and throwing them away from you. Pull the cord strongly and put the knot into the fastener's slot.
Disassembly Fold it up starting from the head of the probe. When you cannot pull the cable any longer, the probe is automatically tensioned and fixed. Disassembly Put one hand at the top of the probe 3 , and put the other hand on the blue marking "Hold to release" 4 Press the blue button "Pull to release" upwards with your thumb a few mm at the top of the probe 5 and keep the tension between your thumb and index finger.
Keep the button tensioned 6 and pull the tubes apart. The probe segments settle into their couplings by shaking them gently. Holding the lever up, place the swedge in its female end. If appropriately placed, the lever will securely clamp down keeping the swedge and cable locked in place.
The tension can be increased or decreased by pulling the head's probe out of the first tube and by using pliers to turn the probe tip counterclockwise from the secure nut. The tension can be increased by turning the thread bar. If you live in an area with a deeper snowpack or travel to areas that have a deeper snowpack you should consider a longer probe. If your probe is intended for use on organized probe lines, consider a probe at least cm long: this way you won't have to bend over repeatedly as you probe for many hours at a time.
It is also important to make sure the collapsed length of your probe will fit inside the pack you are using. The Stealth and aluminum probes have laser-etched depth markings while the carbon probe depth markings are painted on.
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