Fast Rutschblock method

Using this cord simplifies cutting out Rutschblocks. The only stipulation is that two people in your group have probes to put in the back corners of the Rutschblock. While everyone has shovels, transceivers, not everyone carries a probe, which makes using this cord tough. So consider who you'll be skiing with and whether they carry a probe. Also the cord produced slight wear on my probe when I used it...It was mostly comestic.

Rutschblock Cord

This is a great fun tool for backcountry. I climb and really need to know the snowpack of the area I am going into. This is a great tool for me to see how much it will take to avalanche an area. That way I can decide if this slope is good or not to traverse. It gives me options to be safe in the backcountry. I purchased my cord a couple of years ago and my mountaineering guide liked it so much, I purchased this one for him as a present.

Cool Cord

Works great but doesn't coil back up the way it came, which is ok 'cause it needs to be straighter to work anyway.

Useful Snow Study Accessory

Not exactly an essential item, but if you have an extra $19 and want to encourage yourself to do more stability tests, then it's a good purchase.

G3 Rutschblock Cord - simple and effective

I bought this for a friend as a birthday present. He loves it as it's really easy to use and light. Another piece of back country gear that you must have.