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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel

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Item # 745472

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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

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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel

3.8

(based on 8 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (5)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Mar

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not for snowpack stability tests

By GregB

from Missoula, MT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Adequate.

By jox

from Golden, CO

About Me Alpinist, Avid Climber

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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.

Feb

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shovel

By CLIMBitSKIit

from Shepherd, MT

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Quality Materials
Well Balanced Feel

Cons

Catches

Best Uses

Backcountry Skiing

Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

I love this shovel! I especially like the fact that it is longer than most other ski shovels, but still has a good blade for building snow shelters, digging out your buddy or building up a jump. The only big con to it is that the blade doesn't work too well for compression tests. But other than that, it is a great shovel.

Mar

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bends

By T-T

from Boulder Creek, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Quality

By mountainfun

from Colorado Springs

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

May

2010

4.0

Great little shovel

By coach

from Vancouver, WA

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mountaineering

Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

I bought this shovel for climbing Mount Shasta. It proved quite handy while digging wind breaks and tent pits at 10400'. I used my trekking poles as deadmen, the next morning when I went to dig out the poles, the shovel had trouble breaking through the frozen crust. My ice axe did a better job busting up the snow.

Apr

2010

5.0

Great balance of features...

By Me, Myself

from Walnut Creek, Calif.

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Well Balanced Feel

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel:

I bought this for use digging shelters and clearing trails on casual, weekend snowshoeing-backpacking overnight trips in the Sierra. After two seasons of use, I've found that it is a "goldilocks" product which strikes a "just right" right balance between features, durability and weight. I've seen lighter shovels break under "average" conditions (Come on, plastic and ice? Get real!?) but this guy does well in moderately icy snow layers. Some lighter shovels don't have a telescoping handle and after using one for a while my back hurts whereas this guy's handle is great. You can get a more durable or larger shovel but it weighs a bunch more.

Jan

2008

5.0

Great Shovel!

By Kipper

from Orland, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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