BCA Dozer 2D Shovel

DESCRIPTION

The BCA BCA Dozer 2D avalanche shovels is Backcountry Access's mid-sized shovel with D-grip.  It features the same geometry as the 2T, but with D-grip for more control and comfort, especially for those wearing mittens.

SPECS

All them numbers:

• Weight: 1.56 lb / 705 g
• Blade dimensions: 9.75” x 11.5” / 25 cm x 29 cm
• Compressed handle & shaft length: 15.75” / 40 cm
• Extended handle & shaft length: 23.25” / 59 cm
• Assembled compressed length: 24” / 61 cm
• Assembled extended: 32” / 81 cm

BUYER'S GUIDE

How to choose a shovel!

• Size - do the shaft and blade fit in your pack? (note: the bigger the shaft and blade - the more effective the shovel is).
  
• Weight - is it light enough to carry if you're ski touring?
• Durability - will it stand up to the rigors of digging through avalanche debris? (note: more durable shovels are inevitably heavier!)
  
• Grip: D-grip vs. T-Grip - D-Grips are more ergonomic and will make you a better shovel, but are heavier than a T-Grip.