Ortovox Beast 2.3 Shovel

The new Ortovox Beast 2.3 Shovel is a clever, lightweight avalanche shovel that is perfect to both beginners and professionals.

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Ortovox Beast 2.3 Shovel

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Over the years, Ortovox's constant innovations have shaped avalanche shovel products. In their latest pursuit of improvement and optimisation, Ortovox ensures their products are suited to the needs of ski tourers down to the tiniest detail.

Thanks to its 83-centimetre working length and 2.3 litres scoop volume, the Ortovox Beast 2.3 Shovel is the ideal size for efficient work in the cast of an avalanche. And the shovel's telescoping function means it can be stored easily in a backpack; at just 580g it is one of Ortovox's lightest avalanche shovels.

Reliable aluminium provides the necessary stability and durability.

To make a full avalanche set combine this lightweight Beast 2.3 shovel with the Ortovox 3+ Transceiver & 240 Alu Probe.

These features make the Ortovox Beast 2.3 Shovel a high-quality, lightweight avalanche shovel that is focused upon the essentials and belongs in every touring backpack.

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 alumimium 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 ridgity.

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 shovellers are available then one person should be digging down at the point of the prove and the other people or person should be clearing snow out of the trench to allow room.
These roles should be rotated to keep the shovellers fresh