Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing

2026

Deploy

Easy-to-assemble shovel with large pull-out blade; a solid, practical tool for avalanche self-rescue.

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

The curved shaft that slots directly into the blade means you always have a ready-to-use shovel to hand in your pack, speeding up rescue operations, an important factor when every second counts. An innovative, robust tool, with huge blade and short handle.

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Technical specifications

Material

aluminum

Handle description

fixed, slots into shaft, T-handle

Open length

63 cm

Bucket size

26 cm

Handle size

43 cm

Weight

570 g

Price

75 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

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