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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel

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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 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Backcountry skiing
6000-series aluminum
28 x 21cm / 11 x 8.25 in.
66cm / 26 in.
86cm / 34 in.
650g / 23 oz.
Blade material
Blade size
Packed length
Extended length
Weight

Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel
 
3.8

(based on 9 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Comfortable grip (3)
  • Well balanced feel (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (4)

      Reviewed by 9 customers

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      Mar

      22

      2013

       
      4.0

      Does it's job!

      By GroundPounder

      from Puyallup, WA

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      Pros

      • Collapsibleeasily Stored
      • Comfortable Grip
      • Light Weight
      • Quality Materials
      • Well Balanced Feel
      • Wide Head

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Digging

        Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel:

        This shovel did great out on a winter over–nighter in the rockies! We had to dig out quite a large/deep lot of snow and this lil guy made the work far more quick than what I had expected. I think I got a slightly faulted one, though, as the handle doesn't fit completely through the pan of the shovel... but it was the last one and I needed it and I was not disappointed despite the fact :)

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        26

        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 Snow 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.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        31

        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 Snow 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.

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          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Apr

          2

          2010

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          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 Snow 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.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Typical use; digging a snow trench shelter.

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              6

              2009

              (3 of 4 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 Snow 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.

              • Gift:
              • No

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

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              4

              2008

              (4 of 5 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 Snow 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

                  (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Jan

                  6

                  2008

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  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 Snow 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

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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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

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                      Pros

                      • Rugged

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow 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

                          (3 of 4 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 Snow 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

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