lightweight shovel idea

[polaris6]

I'm looking at shovels for my sled and came across the snow claw on snowbunjes site. It has a few straps that allow you to hook it to the rear bumper and it rides on the flap. Has anyone tried this or seen it on a buddy's sled? It seems like a good idea, I'm just concerned that it will fly around like a plastic kite behind me. Any feedback it greatly appreciated.

 

[up-high]

The snow claw will be almost useless in an avalanche. Might work for digging out a sled.

 

[MARCUSO]

The snow claw will be almost useless in an avalanche. Might work for digging out a sled.

X2!!

You may as well use a helmet visor. If it is a secondary digging tool, and your primary one is in your backpack, then give it a try.

 

[spring snow hero]

x3.....it's just one more ting to carry. you are gonna feel horrible if your buddy is hurt or burried and you don't get some snow moving asap. I would hedge a bet that if you can't afford a new legit shovel, that a post on here would get you a used one for very cheap if not free.

I personally roll with a heavy old life-link. it has a handle that extends to 4' and a big aluminum blade. waaay worth the extra $$ up front. I have been running mine since 1997

 

[sledhead699]

yea spend the $$$$ and buy a good shovel. some of the new shovels now are very light and mine even has a avy prob in the handle. look around i know you can find something better then that.

 

[nojoke]

I have had a snow claw for sometime now, along with my other gear, probe and beacon. It will move snow rather quickly. Concrete is just what it implies..concrete.

Couple of weeks ago I broke my femur in the backcountry and used the snowclaw along with 2 avalanches probe for a splint to get get me outa there, worked flawless.

 

[SAWYER]

buy a good shovel. i knew a guy who had one a few years back and the only thing it was good for was frisby. they suck, you might as well use your hands

 

[spomey]

get one

I carry one to get unstuck so my hands dont get so wet. they are not meant to use in avalanche conditions. I carry mine under my hood vertical between my carbs and my airbox it moves around and gets dirty but has never hurt anything a or gone where it wasnt supposed to.

I actually made three of them and gave them to friends. I made them out of a very thick chlorine bucket my neighbor used for his swimming pool. a regular 5 or 6 gallon bucket are too flimsy.

spomey

 

[nathaniel11]

The snow claw will be almost useless in an avalanche. Might work for digging out a sled.

yup. that flimsy plastic wont do much when digging after an avalanche

 

[Deadwood]

If you sled in the mountains you still need one in your pack like someone else said. If you and a buddy get hit by an avy, you may not know where your sled is and now you gotta dig for him.

 

[yardsale_oem]

i have an aluminum voile' shovel with built in saw blade.great tool. I practice avalanche extrication techniques every time i bury my sled.....stay away from lexan shovels......keep your tools in your pack, not on your sled....just my 2 centavos

 

[Zachcreek]

i have an aluminum voile' shovel with built in saw blade.great tool. I practice avalanche extrication techniques every time i bury my sled.....stay away from lexan shovels......keep your tools in your pack, not on your sled....just my 2 centavos

Aluminum shovel. I have a Black Diamond (deploy 7) that the handle slides into the shovel. very compact. You dont want to search for your shovel when the stuff comes down, carry it on you.

 

[polaris6]

Thanks for the info guys. It's more of where can I put it on my sled. I have an 05RMK that I put a XR2 shorty seat on. I have a tank in the rack so it has to fit between the shorty seat and the tank. If anyone knows a setup that will attach to the sled that fits between the seat and the tank let me know. Im down for spending the $ on a good shovel.