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Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel

Item #BLD0930 | 350 in Stock

i'm confused on how it "locks", is it just friction,...

By Ranked #310 - Avalanche Safety March 8, 2009

i'm confused on how it "locks", is it just friction, and does it ever come loose?

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By Backcountry.com Employee March 9, 2009

There are little spring loaded buttons that slide underneath the handle until they hit a hole, where they pop up and lock the handle into place. To collapse the handle, you push the button down and slide it.

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Tech Specs:

Shaft Material:
6000 Series aluminum 
Blade Material:
6000 Series aluminum 
Length Attached:
24.8in 
Length Detached (Handle):
17.3in (collapsed and connected) 
Blade Size:
14 x 8.5in 
Telescoping:
Handle collapses into blade 
Weight:
1lb 4oz (565g) 
Recommended Use:
Avalanche safety 
Warranty:
1 Year 
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