Black Diamond

Transfer LT Shovel

Perfect lightweight addition to the quiver!

First of all, I must admit that my choice for a robust "work" shovel is definitely the BD Eval 7. Hands down the Eval 7 is a winner for guiding, especially for those days when building and repairing helicopter landings is on the schedule. Having said that, what about those days when weight is a concern, like ice climbing, touring in lower risk terrain and the like? I feel naked without a shovel in the winter in the mountains. The Transfer LT is the perfect choice for light but still functional. As the lightest UIAA certified shovel currently on the market it is reassuring to know that the LT meets the standard as well as being a BD product. I have more than one pair of skis for when conditions change and now I have a choice of shovels depending upon my daily use case. Now there shouldn't be a reason to head into the winter backcountry without a decent shovel. (And, don't forget your transceiver and probe when in avalanche country!)

Dreamy light weight

A fantastic addition for the weight conscious backpack. I was hesitant to replace my current Black Diamond avy shovel, but this one was well worth the upgrade. Light weight and excellent funcional design.

Light and robust

Solid shovel, impressive weight. Wish it would lock in the collapsed position.

Unthinkably light!

Doesn’t even feel like you are carrying a shovel in your pack with this one! Wow! Still unsure of the durability long term but very impressed on the weight and UIAA certification.

Best shovel on the market for recreational backcountry skiers/boarders

This shovel is amazingly light, yet doesn't seem to compromise on durability or function. I just took it to a companion rescue course and it was super quick to deploy and cut through the crud just as well as a bigger shovel.

Super lite

Really light, interested to see how rivets vs welds hold up. Hope I don’t need to test it in any other way but to dig pits with.

Its light. It shovels. Its green.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Great shovel. It's light, it fits in the pack. Only thing is that the handle extender does not lock in the down / retracted position. It locks in the extended position fine. But when you want to use it a short handle situation, it slides around a bit. Minor issue. I love the weight and it does the job of moving snow.

Light weight metal shovel

Fantastic piece of gear…light weight AND (critically) metal shovel blade. Best shovel I’ve owned.

Perfect for light fast travel

One of the lightest shovels I have ever had but still burly enough to cut into some hard snow. Noticeably lighter then my other back country access shovel

Light and Sturdy

So far have only used to prep a tent pad but very lightweight, highly recommend. Hoping I never need to deploy it in an avy emergency but feels sturdy should I need to put it to the test.