The workhorse probe for deep snowpacks, the Guide features strong 12.5 mm aluminum tubes to increase strength and stiffness and the new QuickDraw system that deploys from inside its stuffsack to fully assembled in a single, time-saving motion. Easy-to-read depth markings every centimeter of the three-meter length allow precise measurements of snowpack and debris. The non-slip grip provides a secure purchase, even with wet gloves. The QuickDraw system has the best length-to-weight ratio of any probe available. The cable and locking mechanism are housed internally so there are no buttons to accidentally collapse the probe, allowing even the top section to be used. The oversized tubing that accomodates the QuickDraw system results in a stiffer, straighter probe for accurate probing without added weight.