The BCA Dozer 1T UL Shovel is BCA’s lightest avalanche shovel, for the most weight conscious of crowds. Its cored-out blade and thinner walled 7075 Aluminum constructed make this shovel tips the scales at a scant 0.96 pounds, so it really feels like a feather in your hands. This shovel features an ovo-concave shaft and a low profile. The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snow pit walls when you are doing snow stability tests after you dig your pit. Auto-engaging spring pins at the blade/shaft connection make for a faster, hands free assembly and deployment. This shovel lies flat in your pack with no protrusion leaving you more room in your pack for other gear and essentials. Besides being for avalanche debris and digging out a fellow skier, this shovel has a multitude of uses. Build a jump in your backyard, shovel the driveway, or use it as dustpan if you are in a bind. Made of light but sturdy heat treated 7075 Aluminum, the 1T Ul shovel is durable and will last a lifetime of use. It’s also UIAA Standard Avalanche certified, so it’s been field tested against the toughest conditions so you know it's good to go. The BCA Dozer 1T UL Shovel will help save a life and come in handy for all of your wintertime pursuits.