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What shovel is right for me?

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jach107
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I am thinking about buying a new shovel but which shovel should I buy? I am looking for one that is metal of some sort and low cost that is great for building small kickers. Any ideas?
Feb 5 2010 10:04PM
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Livefreeorski
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walmart.com probably some of the steeziest shovels i have ever seen in my life.
Feb 5 2010 10:05PM
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huge-go
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http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Telepro-Shovel/VOL0017M.html
Feb 5 2010 10:08PM
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Legion
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whatever you do, go metal. plastic wont go through much hard shit
Feb 5 2010 10:11PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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http://www.backcountryaccess.com/english/products/shovels.php

I have the one with probe combo. its a sick shovel make bc kickers alot aand cuts through most shit.

but for building kickers they have extendable handle version.


Feb 5 2010 10:12PM
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jach107
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thanks for the suggestions
Feb 5 2010 10:25PM
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A.P.
Posts: 667 - Karma: 136
check out eshovel its like eharomony but its for finding the right shovel not person
Feb 5 2010 10:30PM
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fouldsys
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i have a ortovox pro alu 2 and its dope. its got a hoe function that is super sick for digging pits. the blade isnt very big so its probably not that great for kickers though. the g3 avitech would be nice for kickers. maybe look into some d handle ones as well as they usually have larger blades. dont get a plastic one though. youll break it.
Feb 5 2010 10:31PM
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ectreeskier11
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BD deploy 7, portable, fairly light, good size (dug a big test pit today in no time!), steezy orange!
Feb 5 2010 10:31PM
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Big_Shane
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BD shovels get my vote. You can get 2 different shaft lengths, and 2 different blade dimensions. Basically a shovel for anyone.
Feb 5 2010 11:43PM
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