Black Diamond Transfer Lt Shovel

DESCRIPTION

At 405 grams, the Black Diamond Transfer LT Avalanche Shovel is the lightest UIAA certified shovel on the market.

Purpose-built for fast and efficient avalanche response in the backcountry, the Transfer LT features an innovative riveted blade that’s lightweight and thin for slicing through debris, while maintaining a large 550 cm2 blade volume for moving a large amount of snow quickly.

The two-piece aluminum telescoping shaft is durable while providing comfort, and the entire shovel packs away for fast and light backcountry travel.

SPECS

• Weight: 405g
• The lightest UIAA certified shovel on the market
• Innovative 7075AL riveted blade that’s ultralight and durable
• Two-piece telescoping shaft that’s removable

BUYER'S GUIDE

• 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.