ORTOVOX Pro Light avalanche shovel, safety blue

The ORTOVOX SHOVEL PRE LIGHT shovel is one of the lightest avalanche shovels in the world. High strength and low weight was achieved thanks to the special aluminum alloy and the shape of the shovel. The sheet size of 2.1 l will help you at the same time when digging a bivouac and rescue. The rectangular handle is more comfortable to hold and does not twist in the hand. When assembling the shovel, thanks to the run-in on the handle, you snap the handle sheet without pressing the safety.

The main functional elements of the ORTOVOX SHOVEL PRE LIGHT avalanche shovel:

• telescopic handle
• sharp profiled edge
• handle for both left-handed and right-handed
• profiled blade and handle
  
  • openings for the construction of transport sleds
  • small to pack
  • compatible with shovel handle FOR ALU III
  • profiled upper edge of the sheet against slipping of shoes

You can easily break through an ice crust

When digging in powdery snow, the volume of the shovel is important. But in the process of digging in hard snow, as avalanche deposits usually are, the durability of the shovel also matters. The blade of the ORTOVOX SHOVEL PRE LIGHT shovel is made of anodized hardened aluminum AL 6061 T6 (the strongest aluminum on the market), which guarantees durability and a long service life.

• Profiles of the blade and handle increase resistance when prying and digging.
• The high side edges of the blade add strength and increase digging efficiency.
• The sharp, solid and shaped edge enables easy penetration into frozen snow.
• The edge of the blade is profiled, which reduces the contact area with the snow and makes it easier to break through hard snow.

Comfortable handle for right-handed and left-handed users

• The handle of the shovel can be rotated and the grip is comfortable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
• The handle will hold comfortably in mittens and finger gloves.
• The handle is oval and will not twist in your hand.

Light shovel, efficient digging

The time you spend digging in an avalanche is usually many times longer than searching with an avalanche finder. By using the ORTOVOX SHOVEL PRE LIGHT shovel, you can shorten this time a bit:

• The deep shovel blade with high walls allows for a lot of snow to be scooped up with each sweep.
• The anti-slip rubberized zone ensures a firm grip, the handle does not twist and does not damage the gloves.
• Long telescopic handle with ergonomic handle. Easy to pack in a backpack.
• The handle made of hardened aluminum AL 7075 T6 does not disappoint even when prying in hard snow.

The possibility of assembling a makeshift sled for rescue

Rescue often does not end only with digging out and treating the injured, but only after transport to the hospital. If you are going to remote places, it is possible that the transport by mountain service will not be available. In bad weather, rescuing the injured becomes very complicated and a helicopter cannot be used for rescue. In such cases , you will appreciate the possibility of building a transport sled out of a shovel and skis. There are four holes in the blade of the shovel, with which you can connect the tips of the skis with the help of prussians, and with the handle you can connect the skis when binding.

Long service life and 5-year warranty

ORTOVOX provides a 5-year guarantee for avalanche equipment. Among the long-term and satisfied users of avalanche equipment is, for example, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Slovak Republic. If you need spare parts or repairs, ORTOVOX provides them long after the end of the five-year warranty.

• Color: Safety Blue
• Length of the unfolded shovel: 42
• Compatibility with Pocket Spike: no
• Sheet material: AL 6061 T6, hardened, elexed
• Handle material: AL 7075 T6, hardened
• Max. assembled shovel length: 76
• Possibility of assembling a transport sled: yes
• Volume of the shovel blade: 2.1
• Non-slip handle grip: no
• Telescopic handle: yes
• Manufacturer: ORTOVOX