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Backcountry Access Tour System Shovel/Probe - 2006 BCS
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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 ultra-light peace of mind. Among the world's lightest aluminum shovels, the Tour System packs peace of mind without a burden. The Tour's easy-to-grip oval shaft and T-grip handle make working with a gloved hand easier than ever. The Tour Shovel System stows a 6-foot probe inside the shovel shaft for an amazing, compact package. The 6061-series aluminum blade's lightweight strength powers through set-up snow and ice like a hot knife through butter. AVAILABLE IN FIXED AND EXTENDABLE LENGTHS.
Bottom Line: The Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System—raising the bar in shovel integration and design.
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Nice size, but....
By:
Gluemess
March 7, 2008
I would like it more if the probe was longer...
The shovel packs nicely, and it is nice to have it along, just in case.
Very Light!
By:
Lane Thaut
December 19, 2006
This shovel is very light, lighter than most plastic! The probe integration works very well and saves space. It is very sturdy and strong! No complaints.
snow mover
By:
mroys
March 18, 2008
Lightweight, collapsible, packable, and can move some serious
snow. What more could you ask for? Aside from a longer probe I guess.
Love It!
By:
Kix
May 15, 2007
This was a great purchase! Not only is it light, but it is VERY strong for the weight. The probe tucks neatly in the handle, and the blade (maybe a little smaller than I would have in serious avalanche country) fits neatly in outside pocket of most packs. Nothing out there compares for strength to weight ratio.
Nice, compact, works
By:
brianwski
March 15, 2007
On a recommendation from a friend, I bought the aluminum "Tour Shovel/Probe" combo. My friends said it wasn't "cool" to go with a lexan (plastic) shovel because they can break off in your hands. The "Tour Shovel" is aluminum, is VERY light but feels very solid. I hope I never have to use it to dig my ski buddies out, but it seems like it would work.
Not What I Expected
By:
CourtneyLovesSnow
January 15, 2007
So I know this is called the "tour" system combo, but I was still very surprised at the seemingly cheap quality of this shovel AND probe. The probe is short, and worse it's very thin. The shovel arrived with a dent in it (from shipping?) and also seemed kind of thin. I returned this item, yet I will still purchase Backcountry Access items in the future b/c I know they are usually quality and a good price.
Change me.
Out of Stock
2006 Model No Longer Available
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Nice size, but....
I would like it more if the probe was longer...
The shovel packs nicely, and it is nice to have it along, just in case. more...
Very Light!
This shovel is very light, lighter than most plastic! The probe integration works very well and saves space. It is very sturdy and strong! No complain more...
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Length Attached:
- [Fixed] 62.9cm; [extendable] 87.6cm
- Length Detached:
- 48.3cm
- Blade Size:
- 23 x 27cm
- Telescoping:
- Yes
- Saw Included:
- No
- Probe Included:
- Yes, [length] 6ft, [weight] 5oz
- Recommended use:
- Avalanche rescue
- Weight:
- Fixed shovel w/ probe 595g, Extendable w/ probe 794g
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China