Gear Review
Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel
Perfect Partner
By Michael Kisow
Ranked #3 - Avalanche Safety
September 18, 2008
My plastic lifelink is weak but very extendable and light. My metal BCA Tour System is strong but very short and impossible to use. This BD shovel has a large strong metal blade and is just long enough to be the perfect compromise. The curved handle really helps when prying out blocks of snow for shelters. If you ever plan on stomping on your shovel with ski boots like I do, do not even consider something plastic. This has worked well for AVY needs and snow-cave building. If all you want to do is shovel the driveway or build kickers all day then maybe something longer would work better if you are a taller dude.
View Details: Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel
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Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- 6000 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6000 Series aluminum
- Length Attached:
- 26.8in
- Length Detached (Handle):
- 18.1in (collapsed and connected)
- Blade Size:
- 10.3in x 15.75in
- Telescoping:
- Handle collapses into blade
- Weight:
- 1lb 9oz (700g)
- Recommended Use:
- Avalanche safety
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
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