Ortovox Aluminium III Pro Avlanche Shovel & Pocket Spike | Blue

SPIKE:

Our new POCKET SPIKE is simply ingenious! Although usually tucked away in your backpack or pants pocket (hence the name), the POCKET SPIKE can quickly be retrieved in tense situations, for instance, when you’ve only got a few feet to the summit or if you have to cross a steep slope. In two steps, you can mount it on to the PRO ALU III shovel handle for added protection. The POCKET SPIKE has two parts: the tough axe blade made from AL 7075 T6 and the spike, which is attached in place of the shovel blade. The two parts snap together to form a single piece with no sharp edges and weighing just 95 grams. This tool is perfect for tours where you are happy about some additional support when you’ve only got a few feet left to the summit.

Effective aid in case of self arrest

Tough forged axe blade (AL 7075 T6)

Small dimesion (15 cm)

Fast assembly

Anodized

Weight: 90g

7075 Aluminium T6

SHOVEL:

The best PRO ALU of all time. In this latest iteration of an ORTOVOX classic we’ve used the most innovative materials available and cutting edge production methods to achieve the best weight-to-rigidity ratio possible. Stabilization ribs and high sidewalls give the anodized blade rigidity, while the integrated shaft socket makes it easy to pack. With the new quick-lock, the blade and the fluted telescoping shaft can be put together in one motion. The new T-Grip Pro is revolutionary. It can be inserted for both right and left-handers – and also facilitates economical clearing. One hand grasps the long grip side, which serves as an ergonomic lever, while the other hand has maximum hold on the shaft’s rubber-coated grip zone.

Rubberized grip zone

T-grip pro with flexible left and right-handed function

Rapid locking without pressing a button

Telescoping handle

Non-slip step grooves

Sharp, protected edge

Pack-friendly

90° clearing function PRO ALU III

Rescue sled function

Compatible with Pocket Spike

Groove-shaped handle cross section

Weight:  770g 

AL 5052 (strain hardened), anodized

AL 6061 T6 (hardened)