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Voile Shovel/Probe combo, your thoughts?
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16 years 3 months ago #188710
by Merk
Voile Shovel/Probe combo, your thoughts? was created by Merk
Just looking for a 2nd and 3rd opinion of this Voile shovel/probe package deal:
www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Re...System/VOL0066M.html
I'd like to switch to a metal shovel, and I like the idea of having the probe stashed inside the shovel handle. What do you all think?
www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Re...System/VOL0066M.html
I'd like to switch to a metal shovel, and I like the idea of having the probe stashed inside the shovel handle. What do you all think?
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16 years 3 months ago #188712
by Marcus
Replied by Marcus on topic Re: Voile Shovel/Probe combo, your thoughts?
Good shovel, probably a good probe -- the only thing I'd say is that a 240 cm probe isn't very long, but it's better than nothing. A longer probe will be more comfortable when used for a long time if you have to probe a deep slide. Comfort = speed = quicker recovery. My 2 cents, but I'd buy them separate and get a 3 meter probe.
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