Gear Review
Backcountry Access Chugach Pro EXT Shovel
Monstrous...
By EXPO650
Ranked #29 - Avalanche Safety
November 12, 2007
The blade on this thing is massive!! It may be noticably heavier than other shovels, but if that means I will be able to get to a victim faster by moving more snow then I think carrying the extra weight is worth it. The only negative - On more than one occasion when carrying the disasembled handle on the outside of a pack I have witnessed that the male end of the shovel (the end you attach to the blade) can become packed with enough snow to prevent the user from depressing the button that locks the handle and blade together, thus rendering your shovel useless. All you need is an end covering (duct tape or whatever) to prevent snow from being packed into the handle. With that solved I would give it 4 stars.
View Details: Backcountry Access Chugach Pro EXT Shovel
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Aluminum
- Extendable:
- Yes
- Assembled Length:
- 32.5-42in (81-105cm)
- Blade Size:
- 12.5 x 11.5in (31.8 x 29.2cm)
- Weight:
- 38oz (1077g)
- Recommended Use:
- Building kickers, moving heavy snow, patrol rescue
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.