Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Shovel

DESCRIPTION

The Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 avalanche shovel is a strong, reliable shovel at a great price point. Extremely compact and light, you'll not mind having this stowed in your pack.

SPECS

Nerd out on numbers:

• Weight: 600 g / 21.2 oz
• Assembled length collapsed: 61 cm / 24 in
• Assembled length extended 86 cm / 33.8 in
• Handle and shaft collapsed length: 43.5 cm / 17.1 in
• Handle and shaft extended length: 69 cm / 27.2 in
• Blade dimensions: 27.5 x 21.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 in
• Positions: SCOOP
• Certification: UIAA 156 Avalanche Shovel Standard
• Hardened and anodized aluminum shovel blade
• Oval telescopic shaft 
• Automatic zipper locking for quick, precise guidance during assembly
• Ergonomically shaped T-grip for optimum transfer of strength
• Space-saving blade design
• Stabilization ribs for maximum rigidity
• Sharpened, tilt-resistant blade with integrated steps
• Straight blade back – perfect for cutting straight snow profiles
• Attachment holes for snow anchor

BUYER'S GUIDE

 Shovel 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.