Ortovox Pro Alu III avalanche shovel, safety blue

The ORTOVOX SHOVEL FOR ALU III is ideal for demanding hikes. A large blade with a volume of 2.7 l, a long handle and a comfortable asymmetric handle allow you to collect a large amount of snow with each shot. The rectangular profile of the handle, the profiled sheet with moldings and the steel reinforcement are a guarantee of indestructibility when digging in frozen snow.

Main functional elements of avalanche shovel PRE ALU III:

• hoe functions,
• openings for the construction of transport sleds,
• telescopic handle,
• rubberized grip zone,
• sharp profiled edge,
• handle for left-handed and right-handed,
• profiled blade and handle,
• small to pack,
• compatibility with the ORTOVOX POCKET SPIKE set for ice ax assembly,
• profiled upper edge of the leaf to prevent the shoe from slipping.

Hoe function for faster rescue or convenient digging out of the bivouac

You can put the sheet on the handle of the shovel at a right angle and you will get a hoe, which considerably speeds up the shoveling of snow in the event of an avalanche accident . During the rescue buried up to ⅔ of the time will be spent digging. Therefore, every minute you save while digging significantly increases the chance of a successful rescue. You will also like the function of the hoe when digging a grave.

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 FOR ALU III shovel is made of anodized hardened aluminum AL 5052, which guarantees durability and a long service life.

• Reinforcements of the shovel blade and handle increase resistance when prying and digging.
• The high side edges of the shovel blade add strength and increase digging efficiency.
• The sharp, solid and shaped edge of the shovel blade 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.
• The wavy profile on the upper edge of the leaf prevents the shoe from slipping.

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 angular and will not twist in your hand.

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 from 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.

Massive shovel for digging, small for packing

The time you spend digging in an avalanche is usually many times longer than searching with an avalanche finder. By using the ORTOVOX SHOVEL FOR ALU III, 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 6061 T6 (the strongest aluminum on the market) does not disappoint even when prying in hard snow.
• The blade of the shovel is ergonomically shaped so that it can be easily packed in a backpack.

• Color: Safety Blue
• Handle shape: square
• Blade focus: Yes
• Volume of the shovel blade: 2.7
• Integrated saw: No
• Pocket Spike Compatibility: Yes
• Digging method: shovel-hoe
• Anti-slip handle grip: Yes
• Telescopic handle: Yes
• The possibility of assembling a transport sled: Yes
• Grip type: T-grip pro
• Min. extended shovel length: 44
• Dimension of shovel blade: 29x22x5
• Max. assembled shovel length: 84
• Gender: Unisex