A shovel is normally a shovel, unless it's the Sharktooth LongNeck Pro D handle by Brooks Range. In addition to cutting through packed snow and ice, I'm pretty sure it could also cut down a tree.<br /><br />If you've ever dug through avalanche debris you know it's similar to what they plow leaves at the end of your driveway; only worse. I'm happy to say this shovel handles it with ease and is exactly what you need if you find yourself in a rescue situation. You should buy all your backcountry buddies one this Christmas and feel safer with them.<br /><br />Brooks Range didn't set out to make one shovel for the masses. They created a modular system which lets you design the exact shovel you want. Mini or Pro blad, long or short shaft, T-handle or D-handle, SharkTooth blad or smooth. And for the fashion conscious backcountry guy or gal, a choice of more than ten colors.<br /><br />Cheapskates, have no fear. You can add or subtract features to your heart's delight and the shovel costs no more or less. At less than $55 you might as well get an extra to keep in your car.<br /><br />Links<br />Brooks Range Avalanche Shovels: http://goo.gl/h7FRW<br />More gear reviews: http://goo.gl/0x4zz
