evo.com | Arva Shovels > At 440 grams, the Arva Plume TS Shovel is one of the lightest UIAA-certified avalanche shovels on the market - and it doesn't cut corners to get there. The 1mm tempered 7075 aluminum blade is reinforced with dual-sided welding for maximum strength under load, and the compact 34cm shaft collapses small enough to fit into just about any pack. Light enough to forget, strong enough to matter when it counts. Pin Lock The Pin Lock locking mechanism makes it quick and easy to put the blade and shaft together. Ergonomic T-Grip Handle Blade Size 25 x 22 cm x 1 mm 7075 Aluminum Blade Crafted from premium tempered and anodized 7075 aluminum for outstanding strength and durability. New Trapezoidal Telescopic Shaft Ultra compact 34cm shaft when split to fit easily into most backpacks. | Arva Plume TS Shovel 2027 | Aluminum