The Steel 320+ is the professional rescue organization probe that gets used by ski patrol, mountain guides, and rescue teams who prioritize absolute rigidity and durability over weight. At 680g it's the heaviest probe in the Ortovox lineup, and the 12mm steel segments are the reason: stiffer, more resistant to bending under lateral pressure in dense debris, and effectively indestructible under normal use conditions.
The PFA 2.0 quick-assembly strap deploys the full 320cm straight out of the cover in one pull, steel cable tensioning system keeping every element in alignment. Same visual guidance system as the rest of the lineup: contrasting depth markers, clear 1m marker, neon orange bottom segment. Rubberized grip handles cold and ice. Extendable with additional segments. Interchangeable tip.
The weight is the honest consideration. For a ski tourer or freerider carrying this in a pack all day, the Steel 320+ is a hard sell when the Alu or Carbon versions cover the same burial depths at significantly less weight. Where the steel makes sense is in a depot kit, a rescue cache, a vehicle, or any scenario where it will be carried short distances and used hard. It's also the probe that won't flex or deflect when you're probing through ice layers or compacted debris at depth.
Length: 320cm | extendable
Material: Steel | 12mm diameter
Weight: 680g
Deployment: PFA quick-assembly 2.0 | steel cable tensioning | deploys from cover
Tip: Large | interchangeable
Grip: Rubberized
Visual system: Contrasting depth markers | 1m marker | neon orange bottom segment
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