Description

BCA Dozer 1T-UL Avalanche Shovel
Category: Protections
Subcategory: Avalanche Safety
The BCA Dozer 1T-UL Shovel is the definitive ultralight avalanche safety essential for the weight-conscious backcountry enthusiast. Weighing just 0.96 lbs (435 g), this shovel is meticulously engineered for peak performance and rapid response without the weight penalty on the uphill. Its ultralight, cored-out aluminum blade features a stompable, flat top for breaking through hard debris and efficiently moving massive amounts of snow. The ergonomic T-grip and smooth, telescoping shaft ensure rapid, snag-free deployment and comfortable, powerful shoveling when seconds are critical. This shovel is an essential piece of kit for ski tourers, splitboarders, and mountaineers demanding speed, efficiency, and unwavering avalanche preparedness.
Designed for those who travel fast and light but refuse to compromise on safety, the Dozer 1T-UL is a testament to intelligent design. Every feature is optimized for reliability and speed in a rescue scenario. The ovular shaft and low-profile T-grip prevent rotation and provide a secure, powerful hold, even with gloves on, allowing you to dig with maximum force and minimal fatigue. Certified to the rigorous UIAA standard for avalanche rescue shovels, this tool offers the confidence that it will perform flawlessly under the immense pressure of a real-world emergency. Its collapsed size makes it easy to pack, while the intuitive extension mechanism allows it to be assembled and ready for action in a single, fluid motion.
Blades
The soul of the Dozer 1T-UL is its groundbreaking blade. The innovative cored-out design strategically removes material to achieve its class-leading ultralight status while maintaining exceptional structural integrity and rigidity for chopping and moving snow. A key feature is the flat “stomp edge” on the top of the blade, a game-changer that allows you to use your body weight via your boot to fracture hard-packed snow, ice, and avalanche debris that less robust shovels simply can´t penetrate. The blade´s neckless construction and smooth back surface prevent snow from packing, ensuring clean entry and efficient excavation. This design is engineered for maximum efficiency when moving large volumes of snow quickly, a critical factor in any companion rescue.
Technical Specifications
* Weight: 0.96 lb / 435 g
* Blade Dimensions: 9 in x 10.5 in / 23 cm x 27 cm
* Handle & Shaft Collapsed Length: 15.25 in / 38.7 cm
* Handle & Shaft Extended Length: 23.5 in / 59.7 cm
* Assembled Shovel Collapsed Length: 23.6 in / 60 cm
* Assembled Shovel Extended Length: 31.1 in / 79 cm
* Certification: Certified to UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard