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Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel
I need to order a shovel and avalanche beacon and was wondering...
By bill caswell
Ranked #464 - Shovels
February 26, 2009
I need to order a shovel and avalanche beacon and was wondering which one you guys thought was best with cost no object? I don;t usually skimp on safety gear. As for shovels, the BD deploy 7 seems good, but sounds sloppy and wide. Would I be better off with a narrower shovel? Do they make a carbon fiber version? What about beacon? Help? I hear there were some good advancements made in the last year with dual antennas, etc. Thanks and keep up the great work!What about
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By Shane O'Donnell
Ranked #87 - Shovels
February 26, 2009
I have this shovel, but I use it mostly for just short morning hikes before work and trips that a larger shovel isn't needed. The Transfer 7 from BD has a longer handle, which makes it a lot better at snow removal. Unfortunately BD does not make a carbon fiber version of either of these shovels, or any as far as I know. As for beacons, the Orthovox S1 is in my opinion dummie proof: super easy to use, and with all the new digital features. Make sure you know how to use it, before you head out.
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