In response to guides’ requests for a versatile tool, G3 designed and built the SpadeTECH shovel. The SpadeTECH’s rounded leading edge, compact blade design and T-grip handle, make it a tool for more than just moving snow.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Shovel Size: | Compact Blade |
| Usage: | Mountaineering |
| Blade width: | 20.5cm / 8in |
| Blade length: | 25cm / 10in |
| Packed length: | 57cm / 22in |
| Weight: | T-Grip: 630g/22oz, D-Grip 670g/24oz |
| Material: | 6061 T6 aluminum blade, TIG weld |
| Post | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| G3 Spadetech Shovel Design | Video | 02 Sep 2009 |
| South Coast Avalanche Warning and my 13 seconds of fame | Blog | 18 Dec 2009 |
| Great White Open | Blog | 05 Feb 2010 |
| Escape to Cat Skiing Heaven | Video | 12 Feb 2010 |
| Whitewater Peak - close but no cigar | Blog | 22 Mar 2010 |
| A Life Ascending | Blog | 03 Jun 2010 |
| SpadeTECH Shovel = Perfect Ski Mountaineering Tool | Blog | 10 Jun 2010 |
| Last day of winter was well spent! | Blog | 29 Mar 2011 |
| April Powder | Blog | 21 Apr 2011 |
| Mt. Loki - SW face | Blog | 24 May 2011 |
| It's still winter and is prime time for ski touring in Chile | Blog | 02 Sep 2011 |
| 2011/12 Shovels - SpadeTECH & AviTECH | Video | 12 Oct 2011 |
| Why Metal Avalanche Shovels are Essential When Seconds Count | Blog | 27 Oct 2011 |
| The Extended Column Test, or, how big will that slope rip? | Blog | 09 Nov 2011 |
| A meeting of the skis: G3 team gathers to test out the Fall 2012 line | Blog | 23 Nov 2011 |
| Different Methods for Moving Snow: Scooping vs. Paddling | Blog | 05 Jan 2012 |
| SpadeTech Shovel Uses, and How to Build a Snow Throne! | Video | 02 Feb 2012 |
| Post | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Shovels | Learning Centre Page | 11 Sep 2009 |