Description
The GUARD shovel strikes the perfect balance between weight and shoveling efficiency. Regular backcountry enthusiasts will appreciate this robust shovel’s reasonable weight. The GUARD shovel’s new compact ARVA blade is designed and shaped to make it easy to step on and efficient to dig with in any type of snow.
WEIGHT
- 620 g
FEATURES
- Shovel with telescopic shaft: 62cm minimum length, 76cm maximum length
- Oval aluminum shaft, 35cm long when collapsed
- Strong and durable anodized aluminum blade
- New compact blade: 28cm length x 23cm width x 2.0mm thick (size includes blade-to-shaft connection)
- The PIN LOCK locking mechanism makes it quick and easy to put the blade and shaft together.
- Ergonomic T-grip handle
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