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Voile Rescue Shovel System

Item #VOL0066 | 47 in Stock

On the shovel itself it has two holes, one on each side of the...

By Ranked #459 - Shovels January 15, 2009

On the shovel itself it has two holes, one on each side of the shovel. I am wondering what these are for. I could imagine they could be used to fasten the shovel to a backpack, etc. For example, picture the letter U, where U is the shovel. At the top of each side of the U there is a hole. What is this for? Actually, you can see the holes on the picture above.

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By Ranked #92 - Shovels January 15, 2009

The holes are for making it a snow anchor, or for making a rescue sled. But if you want you can strap it to your pack.-----------------It can also be used to make an ultra-light shovel sling to carry it without a backpack.

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Tech Specs:

Blade Material:
aluminum 
Shaft Material:
aluminum 
Assembled Length:
31.5 in 
Weight:
2 lb 1 oz 
Recommended Use:
backcountry digging and rescue 
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