Black Diamond Product Reviews and Ratings - Backcountry Accessories

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Brand:Black Diamond

Located in:Gear, Snow Sports, Backcountry Touring, Backcountry Accessories

The Black Diamond Deploy Shovel is ready instantly, thanks to a unique, bent-shaft design that keeps the handle and blade nested together for compact transport. When needed, the handle deploys into action with the squeeze of a spring pin.

6000 series aluminum blade is ultra-strong and sized efficiently for maximum snow removal
Unique trapezoidal bent shaft will not rotate and collapses easily into the blade's pocket
Small, glove-friendly handle feels like a D-grip when handling, yet packs like a compact T-grip
Smooth, flat blade makes for easy pit analysis

Weight: 1 lb 4 oz (3)/ 1 lb 9 oz (7)

Blade volume: .3 gallons (3)/ .7 gallons (7)

Length (extended): 63 cm (3)/ 68 cm (7)

Length (collapsed): 44 cm (3)/ 46 cm (7)

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to set up(3), Rugged(3), Stable(3)

Compact and Ready

By Hiker

from Saratoga Springs, NY on 2/1/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Extreme Conditions

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Compact and ready to use when you need it for safety and a great winter camp item.

It definitely makes the cut.

By Justin

from Mountain View, CA on 1/21/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lightweight, Rugged, Solid Grip, Stable

Cons:

Like other models, Shaft doesn't extend 2x

Best Uses:

Building Shelters, Cutting Snow Blocks, Moving lots of snow quickly

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this shovel regularly to plow through massive quantities of snow in the Sierra. The handle pops into my ice axe loops on both of my packs for extended travel. I have stopped bringing any sort of shelter with me knowing I can quickly build anything from an igloo to a snow grave. The construction seems pretty durable and the blade routinely gets abused breaking up ice, hard snow, and once even cutting downed tree limbs. Note - convince your buddies to buy one too so you aren't the only one doing the work.

I recomend this product

By Carl

from Budd Lake, NJ on 12/29/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lightweight, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Extreme Conditions

With this winter being VERY mild, I haven't had a chance to put it to the test. However, I've had enough snow experience (U.S. Army Special Forces) to recognize quality equipment.

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