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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel
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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel

Item # 745472

$44.95

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Providing maximum snow-moving power with rapid deployment, the Black Diamond® Transfer shovel has a stiff reach for deep pits.

  • Unique patent-pending trapezoidal bent shaft offers maximum extension through two-piece shaft design, enhancing both reach and strength
  • Shaft deploys quickly via a quick squeeze of spring pins; shaft shape prevents rotation for positive engagement of spring pins every time
  • Ergonomic T-grip handle feels like a D-grip but packs small and is glove- and mitten-friendly
  • Sturdy anodized 6000-series aluminum blade in a smooth and flat shape carves quickly through snow during recovery and cuts clean during pit analysis
  • Pointed blade enables more effective chopping and flat sides help in smoothing pit walls; anchor holes through blade allow use as a dead man anchor

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 745472

Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel Specs

Specification

Description

Blade material6000-series aluminum
Blade size28 x 21cm / 11 x 8.25 in.
Packed length66cm / 26 in.
Extended length86cm / 34 in.
Weight650g / 23 oz.

Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

40%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      • Casual adventurer (4)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      Sep

      15

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Quality

      By mountainfun

      from Colorado Springs

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

          This shovel is perfect if you want to use it for more than just that one emergency in the backcountry. I was very satisfied with how well it dug out my car, and wasn't worried about the weight in caryrying it up the mountain. Even when the handle is fully extended this is a solid well built mover of snow.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          13

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Adequate.

          By jox

          from Golden, CO

          About Me Alpinist, Avid Climber

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Versatile
          • Weather Resistant

          Cons

          • Long

          Best Uses

          • Extreme Conditions
          • Mountaineering
          • Ski mountaineering

          Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

          Not too bad, but I wish it collapsed into a smaller size for stowing. There are others that get smaller, but for the price, it's a good beginners shovel.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          6

          2009

           
          2.0

          Bends

          By T-T

          from Santa Cruz Mountains

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Flimsy

          Best Uses

          • Outdoor

          Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

          Good lightweight shovel for snowcamping, car emergencies etc. Unfortunately when digging a pit in some hard sierra cement I managed to bend the handle where it meets the blade. Not confidence inspiring for avalanche rescue work.

          I returned this shovel as I just wasn't impressed. I have bought a different shovel, one of the tried and true ones out there, a little heavier but I think it's well worth it.

          Not a bad shovel just be aware of it's best uses.

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          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Mar

          4

          2008

           
          2.0

          Not for snowpack stability tests

          By GregB

          from Missoula, MT

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Highly Adjustable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

              This shovel is light and compact, but I found that it does not work well for doing snowpack stability assessments in a snowpit. It is too small and the curvature of the blade prohibits an effective shear or compression test.

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Jan

              6

              2008

               
              5.0

              Great Shovel!

              By Kipper

              from Orland, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

                  Bought this as a "just in case" for casual snowshoeing. Ended up using it to save my bacon when my truck got stuck. This thing worked great and saved the day. Breaks down easily into my daypack but was easy to deploy and use.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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