Black Diamond Transfer Snow Shovel
With a redesigned handle that's stronger and more comfortable, and a high-volume blade profile, the Black Diamond Transfer shovel helps you throw as much snow as possible while remaining compact.
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- Durable, smooth-bottom blade gives you clean walls in your snow pit and the versatile design works well in any backcountry situation
- Redesigned hybrid D/T handle is more comfortable and ergonomic than previous versions
- Includes an extendable, removable trapezoidal shaft with durable anodized blade
- UIAA certified
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View all Black Diamond Snow Shovels| Best Use | Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Blade Construction | Aluminum |
| Blade Size | Unavailable |
| Packed Length | 24 inches |
| Extended Length (in.) | 31.1 inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 8 .oz. |
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Good daily driver
Luckily, I didn’t have to use this in a life threatening situation, but it does address the needs of a grab-and-go, moderate-to-low risk touring. It fits in my smaller backpack (26 liters) The backpack was filled (skins, extra parts/layers/goggles/etc) but there is no need to use an hydraulic press, zippers close easily. The weight is not burdensome but enough to punch through a thick crust layer with ease. It was windy so I dug a pit to protect helmet and lighter gear from flying away. I could have used a longer handle but then it might not have fit in the pack. This is a valid trade off. For bigger missions there other shovels and backpacks
Solid construction, bites well in the snow
This shovel gives me peace of mind in the backcountry -- it feels very solid, it's lightweight, fits well in a pack. The size is pretty good and gives you good leverage. It also bites well in different types of snow - I've thankfully not had to use it in an avalanche yet, but I've tried it in hardpack and I was surprised by how well it bites.
Small, packable, reliable.
This shovel from Black Diamond is a great snow tool to have in the backcountry. It scoops above its size as long as the snow is compact at all, however in the super fluffy powder it could seem small in the face for moving a lot of snow. Weather you are building jumps in the backcountry or just digging out a snow shelter this shovel feels precise in the hand and well built. I did manage to dent the blade very slightly by thinking it could help me break a branch off a tree that was in my way, but given its weight, intended use, and size that’s hardly a fault. The T-handle feels good and cuts/scoops were easy to make. The scoop size when disassembled made it so you can place it in the bottom of a 25l pack and still fit a lot of other stuff above/around it. I was provided this shovel at no charge from REI in exchange for my honest oppinion about it after testing it. This allowed me to be quite rough with it and it fared well. Will pack it with me when I need a shovel in the future.
Solid and well designed.
Im a huge fan of Black Diamond products, having said that Im also a fan of value and light weigh products. I own another small shovel that I purchased at another retailer and made by a different company and I widely compared the two while using. So, I can't comment on price comparison, but I will say this shovel was weightier than my other, and I was perplexed as to why they made it that way, it has full blown welds on the blade which is made from steel. Then I used it and I got it, it cuts through layers of packed snow like digging a pit for forecasting, snow caves or wetter denser snow or god forbid digging someone out after a slide really well. In essence like having a heavier boot to drive skis, this heavier blade helps drive it through dense snow. The blade is a bit wider than other shovels I've used; the handle is really comfortable in my hands very ergonomic, I like the rectangular shape which would appear to cut down on space and gives it a little more strength for prying in packed stuff. Probably the only con was in the wet sticky stuff, the snow often sticks to the blade which i've never seen in any of my other shovels. For me this is the right shovel in the right situation, and that is back country skiing, for all the above reasons I listed. If I was doing a climbing trip, and weight is an issue, id maybe look to a lighter shovel, and ounces quickly become pounds and pounds of food and fuel are more important. So what you lose in weight, you gain in durability id day and if you are using a shovel a lot, then this might well be for you. I think, BD could make a few more cut outs in the blade to trim ounces and still maintain its rigidity. It neatly fit into my REI Flash day pack which is a bonus.
We love these shovels
Super tough shovels that can be handed to our participants and trusted not to break. Light enough for packing in with no problems.
Lightweight & effective
The Transfer has a solid feel and is well balanced. The handle extension is easy and the simple T-grip handle is comfortable. The blade size is small, but that lends itself to faster shovel strokes. In use, the Transfer is able cut through significantly compacted snow and some ice, although thicker ice blocks proved tricky, and while the blade is durable, if you were to try and leverage ice blocks it felt as though it would bend. Compacted and uncompacted snow shoveled very easily. In field testing, the Transfer cut 6 stairs in significantly compacted snow. Downward strikes were very effective. Leveling strikes were also effective and the blade cut accurately and did not deflect upward or downward from the intended direction. In a second round of field testing, the Transfer cut a trench in mildly compacted but warm snow quite easily. Because of the smaller blade size it took slightly longer than anticipated. Comparing the Transfer to a different Black Diamond shovel model [Evac 7], the smaller blade size was easier to throw although the Transfer has a shorter handle and its blade only attaches in a single orientation. The Evac 7, on the other hand, has a longer handle that leads to less stooping over during shoveling and the loop handle was more comfortable.
Compact and easy to use.
We used the product for building jumps while snowboarding & on the trails for our vehicle, and the shovel performed well. I like how compact you can make the shovel, and the ease of putting it together is a bonus. The only thing that I didn’t care about the product was it does has movement by the base so you can hear it moving around where the handle and shovel connect, but when you are using the product it doesn’t really affect much. The material was sturdy even using it on wet snow, I’d recommend to anyone looking for a compact shovel for there vehicle or on the slopes. You can easily fit it in a backpack.
Great Product!
Really like this shovel - I’ve been using a cheap shovel I picked up a few years back so this was a welcome upgrade. Packs down small, very little rattle/clanging like my old shovel, and it’s very lightweight! Easy to strap on the outside of a pack, or even slip inside. Moves lots of snow quickly too!!
Not just a cute shovel!
Great camping/hiking/car shovel! Living in Montana I keep this in my car during the winter in case someone gets stuck in snow. It's light/compact enough to put in pack if needed. Just last weekend I used it to shovel 40 sq ft of snow, in no time.
Packs small, but capable of moving a lot of snow
Have already taken this on a couple snowshoe outings in the Cascades. The handle is excellent - it allows for a really firm grip. Nice slim shaft which makes the shovel easy to pack and carry, but nonetheless felt very stable (more so than the MSR shovel we also brought along). Because the shaft can be fully removed from the head, it packs away really nicely. The head itself feels really wide despite its small size, and it was easy to move a lot of snow with every scoop. Overall would highly recommend for backcountry and stashing in the car.