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With one of the lightest aluminum shovels and a stowable probe, the Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System saves space in your pack and gives you ultralight peace of mind. The Tour's easy-to-hold oval shaft and T-grip handle make working with a gloved hand easy. The Tour Shovel System stows a 6-foot probe inside the shovel shaft for an amazing, compact package. The strong, 6061-series aluminum blade powers through set-up snow and ice like a hot knife through butter. *Available in fixed and standard lengths
Bottom Line: The Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System—raising the bar in shovel integration and design.
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Get a real probe
By:
Jerimy
January 27, 2009
The shovel is adequate and of high quality construction. As for the probe, it is way too short for actual use.
Why I sent this back
By:
Anonymous
July 24, 2007
Although this shovel and probe combo seems like a good deal, I decided to return it because the probe was too short (only about 180cm) and flimsy. It was recommended to me that the probe should be at least 300cm and sturdier than this one which has to be flimsier so it can fit in the shovel handle.
Light but pretty useless
By:
everynameistakenapparently
February 20, 2008
The system is light, but pretty much useless for building a snowcave or, more importantly, saving a buddy in an avalanche.
The probe tension cable snapped after the second assembly (which BTW takes a while to assemble) and we will see if BCA warranties it. I have been happy with the BCA Stash rider pack and would have expected the same quality in their other gear.
Nice and compact
By:
Bronco
February 27, 2008
Nice bit of lightweight compact kit for the vacation skier, if I was on the backside of the mountain everyday I'd probably want a longer probe and bigger shovel. For me this is a good compromise for my needs (side country skiing).
shovel action
By:
Adam Buchanan
July 5, 2007
know that the probe isn't like super high quality, but at least its something. Shovel is very durable and light so if your looking for a sweet combo, go for it! I like that its fixed because i do snow caves.
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Get a real probe
The shovel is adequate and of high quality construction. As for the probe, it is way too short for actual use. more...
Why I sent this back
Although this shovel and probe combo seems like a good deal, I decided to return it because the probe was too short (only about 180cm) and flimsy. It was more...
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- Yes, optional
- Assembled Length:
- [Fixed] 62.9cm; [Extendable] 87.6cm
- Handle Length:
- 48.3cm
- Blade Size:
- 23 x 27cm
- Weight:
- Fixed shovel w/ probe 595g; Extendable w/ probe 794g
- Recommended Use:
- Avalanche rescue
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan