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.
Features
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