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| Product | PurePeak Super Light Avalanche Shovel | ARVA Race Carbon Shovel | Mammut Alugator Ultra Shovel | Black Diamond Transfer LT Shovel | Ortovox Pro Light Shovel | Mammut Alugator Light Shovel | Mammut Alugator Pro Light Shovel | Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe Shovel | ARVA Plume TS 2.0 Shovel |
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| Price | $299.95 | $109.95 From $89.95 | $149.95 | $119.95 | $79.95 | $109.95 | $119.95 | $139.95 | $114.95 |
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306g | 319g | 400g | 406g | 459g | 481g | 645g | 692g | 448g |
| Shaft Length | 60cm | 46cm | 37-58cm | 56-76cm | 41.5-60cm | 37-59cm | 44-68cm | 49cm | 34cm (compacted) |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Carbon fiber, steel cutting edge | Carbon fiber, anodized aluminum | 7075 aluminum | 7075 aluminum | 6061 T6 Aluminum | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum | 7075 aluminum shaft and blade |
| Blade Dimensions | 22cm x 24cm (528cm²) | 21cm x 21cm (441cm²) | 24cm x 21cm (504cm²) | 26cm x 21.5cm (559cm²) |
27cm x 21cm (567cm²) | 24.5cm x 21cm (514.5cm²) | 27.5cm x 23.5cm (646.25cm²) | 27.5cm x 24cm (660cm²) | 25cm x 22cm (550cm²) |
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| Usage | Racing, speed touring | Race day | Fast and light touring, racing | Fast and light touring | Isolating blocks, snow science, rescue | Touring | Avalanche rescue, sick jump building, snow study | Fast rescues in emergency situations | Daily touring shovel for demanding users |
| Notes | UIAA-156 certification | ISMF and PDG certified | Space-saving blade shape fits in smaller packs | Riveted blade keeps the metal thin for slicing | Light, compact, and strong! | Space-saving blade design | Orange shaft eliminates any potential visibility issues | Can be assembled as a traditional shovel or as a 90° hoe for faster digging on an incline | T-stock shaft and handle are built for durability |
| Bottom Line | Race weight avy shovel | Top option for your race day pack | No nonsense shovel at a very low weight | Uber light with durability that gives you piece of mind | High-strength with low mass | Light metal shovel | A serious avalanche rescue shovel | Intelligently designed to excavate avalanche debris as fast as possible | Heavy-duty performance in a light-duty package |