Ortovox Shovel Pro Guide Avalanche shovel

Ortovox Shovel Pro Guide

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The Ortovox Shovel Pro Guide is an efficient and versatile avalanche shovel for longer mountain tours, freeride and professional use in snow. The combination of low pack volume, telescopic handle and a stable 640 cm² blade provides high capacity without the shovel becoming unnecessarily heavy.

The shovel weighs approximately 630 grams and has a maximum working length of 85 centimeters. It is constructed of hardened and anodized aluminum and certified according to the UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard.

Efficient digging and clearing

The large blade has high side edges and reinforcing stability ribs that help hold the snow in place with every stroke. The sharp and stable leading edge can work its way through hard-packed snow and compact avalanches.

The blade can also be mounted in a 90-degree clearing position. This allows snow to be pulled away with a pick-like motion, which is useful for strategic digging and when large amounts of snow need to be moved quickly.

Telescopic handle with quick assembly

The oval shaft provides a torsionally rigid construction and makes it easy to feel how the parts should be assembled. An integrated guide and quick release help you quickly join the shaft to the blade.

The T-handle sits firmly in the hand and can be adapted for both right- and left-handed users. The shaft can be extended to a working length of 85 centimeters and collapsed to approximately 43 centimeters for transport.

For rescue and work in snow

In addition to avalanche rescue, the shovel's flat and sharp blade can be used for snow profiling, stability testing, bivouac and igloo construction. The design also has a rescue sled function and can be included as a component when an emergency sled needs to be built with compatible equipment.

Benefits

Effective avalanche shovel for touring and freeride

Suitable for professional use

Certified according to UIAA 156

Weighs approximately 630 grams

Telescopic handle

Maximum working length of approximately 85 cm

Compact transport length

Large blade with a surface area of 640 cm²

90° Easy Plug clearance feature

T-handle for right and left-handed users

Oval shaft profile with high torsional rigidity

Steering and quick release for easy assembly

High side edges and stability ribs

Sharp and robust blade edge

Hardened and anodized aluminum

Rescue sled function

Specifications

Product type: Avalanche shovel

Area of use: Top touring, freeride, avalanche rescue and professional snow work

Weight: Approximately 630 g

Maximum working length: Approximately 85 cm

Transport length, shaft: Approximately 43 cm

Leaf area: 640 cm²

Sheet dimensions: 28.5 × 22.5 × 5 cm

Blade material: AL 6061 T6 aluminum

Shaft material: AL 6061 T6 aluminum

Shaft: Telescopic with oval profile

Handle: T-handle, adaptable for right and left-handed users

Clearance position: 90° Easy Plug

Certification: UIAA 156

Tested and recommended by: VDBS, German Mountain and Ski Guide Association

Color: Black

Important safety information

An avalanche shovel should always be part of a complete avalanche equipment set, along with an avalanche transceiver and probe. The equipment does not replace knowledge of avalanches, risk assessment or regular training in buddy rescue. Check the shovel's parts before each trip and practice assembling and using it with gloves.