shovels and probes

[john800]

I needa shovel and a probe. Is the bca tour extension and probe combo a good quality peice? it is quite a bit better deal than buying seperate but I wonder about the quality only because the bca shovels are cheaper than most of the other ones. my biggest concern is durability

 

[SledsWest]

Talk to the SnowBigDeal guys. They'll set you straight.

www.snowbigdeal.com

 

[snowww1]

I would recommend a bigger shovel. Go with the Companion shovel EXT (extendable shaft) and the SR3 probe or the Carbon 260 probe.
Go to www.avalanche1.com and look at the gear page for some recommendations. I also consulted with www.snowmobileavalanchegear.com and they carry equipment that I have found to hold up really well and the equipment is the right size to get the job done. Hope this helps. Mike Duffy

 

[SnowBigDeal]

I agree with Mike. The Tour shovel is good for a small shovel, but to get the job done right you want a bigger shovel and a longer probe. The probe inside the shaft of the Tour shovel is only 6 feet long and not much thicker than a pencil; it works as a backup or emergency probe, but for your main shovel & probe I would recommend a larger shovel & probe.

The BCA Companion Extension shovel is a great shovel and has a wide blade.

 

[Sled Solutions]

We offer HMK and Voile both of which are great shovels.

HMK has a saw, compass and ice pick on the end.

Voile has many varieties to choose from but they do offer a shovel, probe combo for $84 and the probe stores in the handle.

http://www.sledsolutions.com/store/index.php?cPath=164_166_83