Gear Review
Backcountry Access Traverse EXT Shovel
Light, but Long
By Jonathan S. Shefftz
Ranked #2 - Avalanche Safety
August 29, 2009
This shovel is very lightweight, but at the penalty of only a few ounces over the very lightest shovels on the market (i.e., Voile XLM as well as BCA's own fixed-length version of the Tour), you also get a telescoping shaft. The blade is still small, but has an effective shape. Overall, a nice weight compromise between the very smallest shovels on the market and the more full-sized options.
(Picture is of me using the shovel for some snowpit work near Mt Hood.)
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- Yes
- Assembled Length:
- 23.75-30.5in (60-77.5cm)
- Blade Size:
- 9 x 10in (23 x 25.5cm)
- Weight:
- 20oz (567g)
- Recommended Use:
- Avalanche rescue, digging snow pits
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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