Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing

2026

Probe 280 Speed Lock

A lightweight, compact probe ideal for those who want to keep weight to a minimum; not for beginners or leaving in your backpack for years on end

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

A super-lightweight, tried-and-tested product. Engineered in aluminum, it employs the Speed Lock system. This is unlocked with a button which can be difficult to operate with gloved hands. The slim diameter of 11 mm makes it less sturdy and more bendy than other probes. Also, the aramid cable may degrade over time.

Subscribe to unlock all the Buyer’s Guide reviews Subscribe

Already subscribed?

Technical specifications

Material

aluminum

Cable material

aramid

Closing description

Speed Lock cable system

Tip description

conical

Diameter

11 mm

Open length

280 cm

Segment lengths

45 cm

Weight

280 g

Price

85 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

Similar products

2026

Probes

Ortovox

Alu 240 PFA

Material: aluminum

Weight: 310 g

2026

Probes

Pieps

Alu 300 Sport

Material: aluminum

Weight: 355 g

2026

Probes

Black Diamond

Quickdraw Pro Probe 280

Material: aluminum

Weight: 355 g

2026

Probes

Black Diamond

Quickdraw Carbon Probe 240

Material: fibra di carbonio

Weight: 225 g

2026

Probes

Ortovox

ALU 320+ PFA

Material: aluminum 7075

Weight: 430 g

2026

Probes

Wedze

Sonda valanga a cavo 2,4 m

Material: aluminum

Weight: 265 g

2026

Probes

ABS

Compact Probe

Material: aluminum

Weight: 380 g

2026

Probes

Pieps

iProbe BT+ 300

Material: aluminum 7075

Weight: 460 g

2026

Probes

Mammut

Carbon Probe 280 Speed Lock

Material: carbon

Weight: 275 g

2026

Probes

BCA

Stealth Carbon 240

Material: carbon

Weight: 215 g

2026

Probes

Arva

Guide 260

Material: 7001 T6 aluminium

Weight: 360 g

2026

Probes

Arva

Ski Trip

Material: 7001 T6 aluminium

Weight: 290 g

2026

Probes

Salewa

Lightning Carbon 320 Pro

Material: fibra di carbonio

Weight: 345 g

2025

Probes

Pieps

Carbon 300 Pro

Material: carbon

Weight: 315 g

2025

Probes

Ortovox

Carbon 280+ PFA

Material: carbon

Weight: 355 g

2024

Probes

Mammut

Probe 240

Material: aluminum

Weight: 240 g

2024

Probes

BCA

Stealth 300 Aluminium

Material: aluminum

Weight: 330 g

2024

Probes

ABS

Assure Probe 240

Material: aluminum

Weight: 380 g