Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System
Item #BCA0082
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Light but pretty useless
By everynameistakenapparently
Ranked #441 - Shovels
February 20, 2008
The system is light, but pretty much useless for building a snowcave or, more importantly, saving a buddy in an avalanche.
The probe tension cable snapped after the second assembly (which BTW takes a while to assemble) and we will see if BCA warranties it. I have been happy with the BCA Stash rider pack and would have expected the same quality in their other gear.
View Details: Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- Yes, optional
- Assembled Length:
- [Fixed] 62.9cm; [Extendable] 87.6cm
- Handle Length:
- 48.3cm
- Blade Size:
- 23 x 27cm
- Weight:
- Fixed shovel w/ probe 595g; Extendable w/ probe 794g
- Recommended Use:
- Avalanche rescue
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.