A must have if you are using an Avalanche beacon - the beacon will only help you
find a victim, but a shovel and probe are vital to getting him out alive.
The B1 Shovel:
- World's lightest avalanche shovel now with the strongest blade on the market.
- The B-1 shovel is the lightest and most compact shovel of the Bomber series. Compatible
with the 180cm B-1 Probe that is storable inside the shaft, the B-1 shovel provides
a lightweight option to serve all your backcountry skiiing and snowboarding needs.
- The 6061 aluminum BCA Bomber shovels feature an oval shaft with a more packable,
bombproof, "ferrule-less" blade, ergonomic grip, and T6 heat treatment. The 2012/2013
Bomber Shovels now feature an end cap on the shaft, which prevents snow from building
up along the inside. The Bomber line boasts an off-the-chart strength to weight ratio,
while taking up minimal storage space in your pack. Remember, the excavation process
in an avalanche rescue is where the most time can be lost or gained.
- Specificiations
- Weight: 1.2 pounds / 18.5 ounces / 525 grams
- Handle and Shaft Length: 17 in / 40.5 cm
- Blade Dimensions: 9x10 inches / 23x25.5 cm
- Assembled Length: 22.5 inches / 57 cm
The B1 Probe:
Compatible with the B-1 Shovel
Storable inside the B-1 shovel shaft, the 180 cm B-1 probe is a great lightweight
alternative for those weight conscious backcountry excursions. Unlike the Stealth
probes, the B-1 probe has a screw top tensioning system with a pull cable to lock
the poles into place.
Weight: 5 ounces / 142 grams
Extended Length: 6 feet / 180 cm
Collapsed Length: 10.5 inches / 26.67 cm
Diameter: .35 inches / .9 cm
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