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| Product | ARVA Race Carbon Shovel | Mammut Alugator Ultra Shovel | ARVA Plume Carbon Shovel | Black Diamond Transfer LT Shovel | Ortovox Pro Light Shovel | Mammut Alugator Light Shovel | ARVA Plume TS Shovel | Mammut Alugator Pro Light Shovel | Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe Shovel |
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| Availability | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | Out For Season |
| Price | $99.95 | $119.95 | $79.95 | $99.95 | $79.95 | $74.95 | $84.95 | $89.95 | $109.95 |
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Weight |
319g | 400g | 344g | 406g | 459g | 481g | 497g | 645g | 692g |
| Shaft Length | 46cm | 37-58cm | 46cm | 56-76cm | 41.5-60cm | 37-59cm | 45cm | 44-68cm | 49cm |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Carbon fiber, anodized aluminum | 7075 aluminum | Carbon fiber shaft, anodized aluminum blade | 7075 aluminum | 6061 T6 Aluminum | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum blade, aluminum shaft | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum |
| Blade Dimensions | 21cm x 21cm (441cm²) | 24cm x 21cm (504cm²) | 24cm x 24cm (576cm²) | 26cm x 21.5cm (559cm²) |
27cm x 21cm (567cm²) | 24.5cm x 21cm (514.5cm²) | 25cm x 21cm (525cm²) | 27.5cm x 23.5cm (646.25cm²) | 27.5cm x 24cm (660cm²) |
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| Usage | Race day | Fast and light touring, racing | Speed touring, rec races | Fast and light touring | Isolating blocks, snow science, rescue | Touring | Fast and light touring | Avalanche rescue, sick jump building, snow study | Fast rescues in emergency situations |
| Notes | ISMF and PDG certified | Space-saving blade shape fits in smaller packs | 1.5mm thick blade is both light and durable | Riveted blade keeps the metal thin for slicing | Light, compact, and strong! | Space-saving blade design | Superlight shovel with an telescopic handle | 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 |
| Bottom Line | Top option for your race day pack | No nonsense shovel at a very low weight | A great option from race day to outings where every gram counts | Uber light with durability that gives you piece of mind | High-strength with low mass | Light metal shovel | Superlight yet functional shovel | A serious avalanche rescue shovel | Intelligently designed to excavate avalanche debris as fast as possible |
