Ortovox Alaska Shovel |
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$39.95
Buy Alaska Shovel at Backcountry |
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| The Alaska Shovel is specially made by Ortovox (Europe) for an American market that demands a high quality, super strong shovel blade for avalanche rescue. Equipped with a 6000 aluminum blade and slip-resistant T handle, this is an economical shovel that will get the job done in your hour of need. Two holes in the blade and one through the T handle allow you to string up to 6mm cord for slinging the shovel. Not too teched out, but far superior to shovels with lexan and plastic blades. |
Ortovox Alaska Shovel |
Bottom Line: The Alaska is down home, no-nonsense avy gear for gringos. |
Reviews:
Ortovox shovel fails
Our expedition took an older 2002,2003 model (never used) silver bladed Ortovox shovel with a cast aluminum blade. It was billed as a heavy-duty workhorse and weighed 950 grams. The casting failed during the first week’s use. If you own this shovel beware, call Ortovox, they are aware of the problem.
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