Rugged,Lightweight Avalanche Shovel Folds for Easy Transport in Snow Country

摘要

A lightweight folding shovel made with DuPont engineering polymers promises both convenience and safety for winter sports enthusiasts.Snowboarders can use it to chisel out ramps and half-pipes in ice and snow,and backcountry skiers can take it along to use in avalanche emergencies.The"Matrix"shovel from Salewa SpA,Bolzano,Italy,weighs just 21 ounces(600 g),and it folds up to allow attachment to a backpack or carrying within.