The Ortovox snow/avalanche shovel is made of hardened and anodized aluminum. Automatic locks allow for quick assembly. The oval and therefore very stiff shaft is telescopic and therefore easy to adjust. The ergonomic handle is very easy to grip and fits particularly well in the hand, shovel is unused in exellent condition with slight signs of storage,  Please note that all our items are pure collector items or display items. The items are not tested for real use and have no aeronautical exams or clearances. Use is at your own risk !