| | Read 3 Retailer DescriptionsFrom Camp Saver:Description of Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel Built for backcountry travelers and first responders, these shovels deploy instantaneously for emergency situations. Utilizing our trapezoidal, curved-shaft design, they provide rotation-free, fast activation with the squeeze of a spring pin. For integrated storage the shaft slides into the metal blade, which is made of exceptionally strong aluminum and designed to move large quantities of snow quickly as well as for creating smooth pit walls. The Deploy 3 incorporates all the features of the Deploy 7 but with a smaller volume blade. The ergonomic handle feels like a D-grip but packs like a T-grip. Was this useful? Yes | No |
From Camp Saver:Description of Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel Built for backcountry travelers and first responders, these shovels deploy instantaneously for emergency situations. Utilizing our trapezoidal, curved-shaft design, they provide rotation-free, fast activation with the squeeze of a spring pin. For integrated storage the shaft slides into the metal blade, which is made of exceptionally strong aluminum and designed to move large quantities of snow quickly as well as for creating smooth pit walls. The Deploy 3 incorporates all the features of the Deploy 7 but with a smaller volume blade. The ergonomic handle feels like a D-grip but packs like a T-grip. Was this useful? Yes | No For avalanche safety, no other snow shovel allows you to react in an emergency as fast as the innovative Deploy. With its non-rotating trapezoidal design, you'll never waste previous time searching for spring-pin holes to lock. - Made of 6000 Series aluminum (shaft and blade)
- Collapsible handle easily slides and locks into place, allowing length to adjust from 24.8 inches (extended) to 17.3 inches (collapsed)
- Handle easily slides and locks into place.
- Steep-walled 14 x 8.5 inch blade allows maximum snow transport
- Flat-bottomed design digs smooth snow pit walls with flat surfaces
- Unique "T&D" handle creates control and comfort, whether using mitts, gloves, or bare hands
Was this useful? Yes | No The Black Diamond Deploy Shovel is ready instantly, thanks to a unique, bent-shaft design that keeps the handle and blade nested together for compact transport. When needed, the handle deploys into action with the squeeze of a spring pin. Features: - 6000 series aluminum blade is ultra-strong and sized efficiently for maximum snow removal
- Unique trapezoidal bent shaft will not rotate and collapses easily into the blade's pocket
- Small, glove-friendly handle feels like a D-grip when handling, yet packs like a compact T-grip
- Smooth, flat blade makes for easy pit analysis
Specifications: - Weight: 1 lb 4 oz (3)/ 1 lb 9 oz (7)
- Blade volume: .3 gallons (3)/ .7 gallons (7)
- Length (extended): 63 cm (3)/ 68 cm (7)
- Length (collapsed): 44 cm (3)/ 46 cm (7)
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