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By Ian MacColl
Ranked #464 - Shovels
March 18, 2003
What can I say, the BCA Companion system rocks! Integration with the excellent probe and the option of bringing along the extension handle are great features. Once again, BCA offers the highest quality product at a fair price.
View Details: Backcountry Access Companion System Shovel/Probe
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- High grade anodized Aluminum
- Blade Material:
- High grade anodized Aluminum
- Length Attached:
- fixed 27", extendable 40"
- Length Detached:
- 19"
- Blade Size:
- 9" x 10.5"
- Telescoping:
- Yes
- Saw Included:
- No
- Probe Included:
- Yes (5.4oz)
- Recommended use:
- Avalanche rescue
- Weight:
- Fixed shovel 1lb 9oz (1lb 14oz w/ probe), Extendable 1lb 14oz (2lb 4oz w/ probe)
- Warranty:
- Limited
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