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Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel

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    Black Diamond Transfer 3 Snow Shovel

    • $44.95
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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

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

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    Item 745472

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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 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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        (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.

            (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.

            (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.

            (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.

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            (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.

                 
                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.

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                  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.

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                      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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