Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel

This Ortovox PRO ALU III Shovel turns heads with its unique design that responds to the toughest challenges. Its torsion-free aluminium-magnesium alloy creates an extremely durable and hard-wearing shovel blade.

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Ortovox Pro Alu III Avalanche Shovel

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An ergonomic handle ensures a good grip for both left and right-handed users. The shovel can also be used as an axe which, along with its more classic use as an avalanche shovel, also makes it an ideal tool for the building of kickers.

Its sharp edge cuts through even the toughest snow with minimal effort.

The quick-lock blade and the channel-shaped telescoping handle can be simply put together with one motion.

Not only used as a shovel, but the blade also attaches at a 90-degree angle to serve as a hoe, providing an extremely ergonomic snow-clearing function.

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.

One hand grasps the long grip side, which serves as an ergonomic lever, while the other hand has a strong grip on the handle's rubber-coated grip zone.

The Ortovox Pro Light Blade is compatible with the Pro Alu III shaft.

Material Properties

Blade - AL 5052 (strain hardened), anodized - 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 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 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.