Gear Review
Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel
light, solid and reliable
By JoWo
Ranked #289 - Shovels
March 12, 2007
the shovel rocks. the aluminum is solid and when/if you shovel through rocks or super hard ice it just slices through like a hot knife through butter. I built an igloo with this thing a few weeks ago and my partner was using a plastic ortovox shovel - the difference between the two was amazing. his scoop was much smaller and thrust much less powerful. only downside is the nub that locks the handle to the scoop - it is sometimes difficult to depress and release (particularly with cold, tired hands).
View Details: Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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 and survival
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
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