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Ortovox Orange Avalanche Shovel

The Ortovox Orange Shovel is an affordable, lightweight shovel with some killer high-end features. The telescoping handle is super versatile for fast packing and shoveling, and the transparent orange T-shaped grip and torsion-free shovel blade are made from strong plastic (and look really cool, too!).

Bottom Line: Dude, it's Orange! Orange could save your life!

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By: stbham (1)
October 24, 2005

This shovel’s blade is small. If you're using a pack with an external shovel blade carrying system, make sure the dimensions of your shovel's blade are compatible. In my case, I bought a Dakine Heli pack and an Ortovox Orange shovel but the shovel blade slops around in the external pocket even when it's strapped as tight as possible. It seems possible that the blade would come free in a violent fall or if it got hooked to something. Dakine, and other brands I am assuming, make their packs to fit Dakine brand shovels, or other shovels with similar dimensions.

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Tech Specs:

Blade Material:	Strong plastic
Length Attached:	70cm
Blade Size:	30 x 23 x 5cm
Telescoping:	Yes
Saw Included:	No
Probe Included:	No
Recommended Use:	Avalanche rescue
Weight:	580g
Warranty:	5 years

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