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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>does this easily fit into a pack?

never used the folding design</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Grizzly-2-Shovel/ORT0038M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140532#question_140532</link>
<description>Ortovox Grizzly 2 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;does this easily fit into a pack?&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;never used the folding design before.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Does the handle lock at a 90 degree angle to the blade or just</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Grizzly-1-Shovel/ORT0037M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138847#question_138847</link>
<description>Ortovox Grizzly 1 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Does the handle lock at a 90 degree angle to the blade or just fully closed and opened?  Thanks!</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Will this shovel fit into the avalanche gear pocket on a Black</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Transfer-3-Shovel/BLD0932M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138523#question_138523</link>
<description>Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Will this shovel fit into the avalanche gear pocket on a Black Diamond Covert?</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:26:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Does the handle shaft detach and/or allow for carry a probe in</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-XLM-Shovel/VOL0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137701#question_137701</link>
<description>Voile XLM Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Does the handle shaft detach and/or allow for carry a probe in the shaft?</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>this sounds good and its cheep, but is it a good shovel for building</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Transfer-3-Shovel/BLD0932M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136837#question_136837</link>
<description>Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;this sounds good and its cheep, but is it a good shovel for building kickers and digging my friends out?</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>does this shovel fold up small enough to fit into a backpack</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Orange-Avalanche-Shovel/ORT0016M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136836#question_136836</link>
<description>Ortovox Orange Avalanche Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;does this shovel fold up small enough to fit into a backpack</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is the handle on this shovel detachable?</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-Professional-Alu-II-Avalanche-Shovel/ORT0051M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134723#question_134723</link>
<description>Ortovox Professional Alu II Avalanche Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Is the handle on this shovel detachable?</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>So im completely new to backcountry skiing and know absolutly</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Alugator-Expert-Shovel/MAM0087M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_130611#question_130611</link>
<description>Mammut Alugator Expert Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;So im completely new to backcountry skiing and know absolutly nothing about shovels. Im wondering why it looks like there are hole in the blade and if you could recomend a good shovel that would be awesome!&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Thanks!!!!</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is this strong, and effective at digging?

Is it one piece or</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-AviTECH-Shovel/GGG0025M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122986#question_122986</link>
<description>G3 AviTECH Shovel &#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Is this strong, and effective at digging?&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Is it one piece or two (does the shovel and handle disconnect?) and what is the strength of the connection between blade and handle if it does seperate?</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:55:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is this strong, and effective at digging?

Is it one piece or</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Spadetech-Shovel/GGG0071M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122985#question_122985</link>
<description>G3 Spadetech Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Is this strong, and effective at digging?&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Is it one piece or two (does the shovel and handle disconnect?) and what is the strength of the connection between blade and handle if it does seperate?&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;What is the main difference between this and the G3 AviTech shovel? Which is stronger? which is the better digger? Thanks!</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Detached the handle is 27 in. That seems a little big to fit</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepack-Shovel/VOL0058M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_119114#question_119114</link>
<description>Voile Telepack Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Detached the handle is 27 in. That seems a little big to fit into a backpack. Has anyone had problems with that?</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:08:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Could this fit into a 32L backpack?</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepack-Shovel/VOL0058M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_105319#question_105319</link>
<description>Voile Telepack Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Could this fit into a 32L backpack?</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Write your question here...How wide is the blade?</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepro-Shovel/VOL0017M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_95786#question_95786</link>
<description>Voile Telepro Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Write your question here...How wide is the blade?</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:27:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What is the collapsed length of the handle removed from the </title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Traverse-EXT-Shovel/BCA0037M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_95738#question_95738</link>
<description>Backcountry Access Traverse EXT Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;What is the collapsed length of the handle removed from the blade</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:11:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What is the difference with the T6/orange one verses the blue</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepack-Shovel/VOL0058M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_95690#question_95690</link>
<description>Voile Telepack Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;What is the difference with the T6/orange one verses the blue and yellow? It has different holes in the blade? What does one size refer to? Thanks</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:41:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Will this shovel fit inside a BD Covert backpack?</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepro-Shovel/VOL0017M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_92890#question_92890</link>
<description>Voile Telepro Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;Will this shovel fit inside a BD Covert backpack?</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:20:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>i&#x26;#39;m confused on how it &#x26;quot;locks&#x26;quot;, is it just friction,</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Deploy-3-Shovel/BLD0930M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_92732#question_92732</link>
<description>Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;i&#x26;#39;m confused on how it &#x26;quot;locks&#x26;quot;, is it just friction, and does it ever come loose?</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How much does this shovel weigh?</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-T-Handle-Shovel/DAK0403M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_91524#question_91524</link>
<description>DAKINE T-Handle Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;How much does this shovel weigh?</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>I need to order a shovel and avalanche beacon and was wondering</title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Deploy-7-Shovel/BLD0929M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_87444#question_87444</link>
<description>Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;I need to order a shovel and avalanche beacon and was wondering which one you guys thought was best with cost no object?  I don;t usually skimp on safety gear.  As for shovels, the BD deploy 7 seems good, but sounds sloppy and wide.  Would I be better off with a narrower shovel?  Do they make a carbon fiber version?  What about beacon? Help? I hear there were some good advancements made in the last year with dual antennas, etc.  Thanks and keep up the great work!What about </description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:53:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What width is the blade on this shovel? </title>
<link>http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Mini-TelePro-Shovel-T6/VOL0022M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_83728#question_83728</link>
<description>Voile Mini TelePro Shovel T6&#x3C;br /&#x3E;&#x3C;br /&#x3E;What width is the blade on this shovel? </description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:56:37 GMT</pubDate>
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