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Ortovox Alaska D Avalanche Shovel
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Retail Price: $51.95 		Item # ORT0052
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A European company with roots deep in the backcountry, Ortovox is dedicated to avalanche awareness and survival. Best-known for their trusted line of avalanche transceivers, Ortovox continues to innovate with gear including airbag backpacks, lightweight shovels and quick-assembling probes.

Description of Ortovox Alaska D Avalanche Shovel:
Ortovox Europe made the Alaska Shovel for an American market that demands a high quality, super strong shovel blade for avalanche rescues. Equipped with a 6000 aluminum blade and the ergonomically designed D handle, this is an economical shovel that gets the job done in your time of need. The Alaska Shovel is not too teched out. It's just a burly blade for moving tons of snow.

Bottom Line: The Ortovox Alaska D Shovel gets the job done.

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burley   10-21-08
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This thing is solid as a rock. Built to take abuse and move snow. But burley=heavey. There may be lighter options but not stronger.

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D handle is the way to go.   11-05-09
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My shovel has also has a lot of play in the handle/blade connection area. The 6000 aluminum blade is equivalent to the Volie pro (6016 on the T6 model) the whole shovel besides the pad and handle are for that matter. If you want a lighter "bombproof" shovel may I suggest the Black Diamonds, or Ortovox Grizzly 1 or 2 preferably. This is a good shovel for in your trunk or on the Snowmo. Great for moving snow not HARDPACK.

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Dont be fooled   09-30-09
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Just took a brand new example of this supposedly bombproof shovel to New Zealand to do my Avi safety management level one.... We encountered a fairly bombproof spring snowpack for most of the week. Initially , I thought the shovel had a little too much movement bw blade and handle which will only serve to weaken the connection over time. Otherwise it seemed okay... however to my disgust the thing (blade) bent like a noodle during a simulated rescue exercise which inturn gave me zero confidence in the thing for dealing with a real burial. I observed several BD shovels attacking the same snowpack and all seemed to survive with little or no deformation... wish i had have gone with one of those or better still a Voile pro! Sorry Ortovox blade strength just aint up to it!!!!

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Shaft Material: Aluminum
Blade Material: 6000 aluminum
Length Attached: 27in
Blade Size: 12 x 10 x 2in (30 x 25 x 5 cm)
Telescoping: Yes
Saw Included: No
Probe Included: No
Recommended Use: Avalanche rescue
Weight: 1lb 13oz (840g)
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years

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