Description

A cored-out blade and thinner-walled 7075 aluminum make the Backcountry Access Dozer 1T-UL avalanche shovel an ultralight but reliable digging machine, ideal for the weight-conscious crowd.

Points clés

• Ovo-concave (oval concave radius) shaft with variable offset sliding surfaces
• Extendable T-grip handle
• Auto-engaging spring pins at the blade/shaft connection make for faster, hands-free assembly/deployment
• Cored-out blade and thinner-walled 7075 aluminum make this an ultralight digging machine
• Low-profile flat stomp edge on the blade helps you penetrate just about anything by adding body weight
• Front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests
• BCA shovels lie flat in your pack with no protruding ferrule or "neck," leaving more room for other backcountry gear
• Meets the UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels
• Manufacturer offers a 3-year limited warranty