Gear Review
Backcountry Access Arsenal Shovel w/240 Probe - Companion Blade
Great Shovel - Long Handle
By David Platt
Ranked #27 - Shovels
March 25, 2011
Big blade, flat shoulders (for foot placement), solid feel, and a long handle (more on this in a sec). Probe integration is excellent, easy insertion/deployment, no rattles.
As for the handle - nice that it is long for digging (very important), but it is a lot longer than their other handles which isn't great for packing (what you'll do with it most of the time). Too long for me to wear without a pack (but I'm short) and too long for the BCA stash packs! If you are looking to get a full BCA outfit, go with a separate probe and shovel, handle is shorter and probe is thicker (stronger).
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Tech Specs:
- Probe Material:
- 7075 aluminum tubing
- Probe Length:
- [Extended] 7ft 11in (240cm)
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- No
- Assembled Length:
- 29.5 (75cm)
- Blade Size:
- 10 x 10.75in (25 x 28cm)
- Weight:
- 30oz (850g)
- Recommended Use:
- Avalanche rescue, digging snow pits
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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