Backcountry Access Shaxe Speed Avalanche Shovel

For the weight conscious: a shovel that converts to an ice axe.

Overview

The BCA Shaxe Speed shovel/ice axe is the lightest combo product for ski mountaineering.

The rescue shovel comes with an interchangeable ice axe head for Type 1 (Basic) ice axes, thus saving weight and space in your pack by eliminating the redundant shaft for separate ice axe.

A great addition to your spring/summer skiing arsenal.

Weight: 756 grams Features

Shovel still operational when switched to axe mode

Includes hardware to utilise the blade and shaft to make a rescue sled with K2 skis (or any skis with holes in tip and tail).

The smooth blade allows for shaving down clean snow pit walls and contains holes for use as a snow anchor.

Saves weight and space in your pack

Quick and easy interchangeable pieces Technical Specs

Weight in Shovel Mode: 654 grams

Weight in Axe Mode: 290 grams

Total Packed Weight (All Parts): 756 grams

Blade Dimensions: 24 x 28.5 cm

Shove Mode Length: 70 cm

Axe Mode Length: 51 cm

Pick Material: 7075 T6 aluminium

Blade / Shaft Material: 6061 T6 Aluminium