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Arva Race Carbon shovel cuts weight for race day
The Arva Race Carbon shovel trims every gram a race format allows. A carbon fiber shaft and a compact anodized aluminum blade keep the shovel light and small enough to fit inside a race pack without stealing room from other gear. The blade holds up in heavy, compacted snow despite its reduced size, so the weight savings don't come at the cost of digging performance.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I've assembled this shovel with frozen mitts on and never fumbled the pin. The T-handle locks into place with one motion, so I'm digging within seconds instead of wrestling with a shaft."
Details
- Compact shovel built for race day, not general touring
- Carbon fiber shaft shaves grams over standard shafts
- Anodized aluminum blade holds up in compacted snow
- PIN LOCK system assembles the shaft in one motion
- T-handle design works gloved or mittened
- Meets ISMF and PDG standards for race compliance
- Sized to fit inside smaller race packs
- Item #CMAC074
- Blade
- Anodized aluminum, 21cm x 21cm
- Shaft
- Carbon fiber, 47cm
- Handle
- T-handle, Pin Lock assembly
- Assembled Length
- 61cm
- Claimed Weight
- 11oz (319g)
- Blade Dimensions
- 21cm x 21cm (441cm²)
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size pack sleeve fits the ARVA Race Carbon Shovel?
The ARVA Race Carbon Shovel is 61 cm long when assembled, with a 21 × 21 cm blade. Compare those dimensions with your race pack’s shovel sleeve before heading out.How does the ARVA Race Carbon Shovel balance weight and digging performance?
Its carbon-fiber 47 cm shaft and anodized-aluminum 21 × 21 cm blade keep claimed weight to 319 g. The blade is designed for compacted snow, while its compact size favors racing over high-volume excavation.How quickly does the ARVA Race Carbon Shovel assemble?
The PIN LOCK assembly connects the shaft and blade in one motion, and the T-handle is designed for use with gloves or mittens. Its assembled length is 61 cm.Is the ARVA Race Carbon Shovel suited to skimo racing?
Yes. It is designed for racing and references ISMF and PDG race-equipment standards; its 319 g claimed weight makes it a low-weight option for race packs.What are the trade-offs of the ARVA Race Carbon Shovel for touring?
The 21 × 21 cm blade and 47 cm shaft prioritize low weight and compact storage, but offer less digging capacity and leverage than a full-size touring shovel. At 319 g, it is best suited to racing or weight-conscious snow travel rather than frequent high-volume digging.