Ortovox Badger Shovel

The Ortovox Badger Shovel is a super lightweight aluminium shovel with an ergonomic, hybrid grip for maximum power transmission.

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It's sizable blade volume of 2.5 liters is backed up by robust design, pronounced center ridge and high side walls for full rigidity.

Non-slip grooves on the top edge of the blade provide adequate traction when wearing boots. A centering aid in the shaft socket facilitates rapid assembly.

Lightweight aluminum shovel with ergonomic hybrid handle for ideal force transmission.

This means that the Badger comes in at 85g lighter than its longer counterpart, although both shovels pack down to a length of 45cm for your backpack when travelling.

You can find the Ortovox Badger in a number of Ortovox avalanche packages such as the Ortovox 3+ Package, Ortovox Zoom+ Package and New Ortovox Diract Set

All of the Ortovox Avalanche Shovels are pack-friendly meaning you can stow your shovel in almost any Ski Backpack, All Ortovox Ski Backpacks come with a dedicated compartment for avalanche safety tools.

Material Properties

Blade - AL 5052 (strain hardened), powder-coated - This type of aluminium is light yet rigid and, therefore, Ortovox first choice for many of the Ortovox shovel scoops.
Handle - AL 6061 T6 (hardened) -The Strongest aluminium available – used in Ortovox high-end safety products for optimal balance between weight and rigidity.

Find out more in our Ortovox Shovels Material Glossary

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How to Shovel Correctly

After reading the depth of the victim using the snow probe move downhill
Start digging a trench into the snow towards the victim.
The trench should be the same length as the depth of the victim
This is to allow space to clear previously dug snow.
If multiple shovelers are available then one person should be digging down at the point of the probe and the other people or person should be clearing snow out of the trench to allow room.
These roles should be rotated to keep shovelers fresh.

Ortovox Badger Shovel Features