Black Diamond Transfer 7

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The Transfer 7 is a snow shovel made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Black Diamond designed the Transfer 7 Shovel with a trapezoidal shaft to increase strength and ensure fast, easy use in any condition. By moving away from the traditional round shaft, Black Diamond created a handle that extends with a simple pull and cannot be rotated on accident. This makes the Transfer 7 faster to set up than standard shovels, and the large blade moves snow like a tractor when your partner's life depends on it."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Optimizing extended shaft length for increased comfort and efficiency, the Black Diamond Transfer Shovels are ideal for backcountry travelers who dig pits regularly for snowpack analysis. The removable, trapezoidal shafts extend to 86 cm (34 in) on the Transfer 7 . Our unique hybrid D and T handle is friendly to both mitts and gloves. The lightweight aluminum blades move massive amounts of snow and generate clean cuts for efficient snowpit construction (pictured with the smaller Transfer 3 for comparison)."

From CampSaver.com:
"The lightweight, ultra-strong aerospace aluminum blade of the Transfer 7 shovel facilitates maximum snow removal in the smallest footprint of space with an optimized, extended shaft length."

From REI:
"Providing maximum snow-moving power and rapid deployment, the Black Diamond Transfer 7 shovel has a large-volume blade and sturdy shaft. Unique patent-pending trapezoidal bent shaft offers maximum extension through a two-piece design that enhances both reach and strength. Shaft deploys quickly via a quick squeeze of spring pins; shaft shape prevents rotation, so the spring pins engage every time. Ergonomic T-grip handle feels like a D-grip but packs small and is glove- and mitten-friendly. Large anodized 6000-series aluminum blade is smooth and flat, carving quickly through snow during recovery; cuts clean during pit analysis. Pointed blade enables effective chopping, and flat sides smooth pit walls; anchor holes through blade accommodate use as a dead man anchor."

User Reviews

Transfer 7
Reviewed by Bernie Fanelli, May 15, 2007

"I have to say I really like the design of the handle and shaft, really strong and nice looking. The blade on the other hand has such a weak fatigue strength, after diggin around for 20 min. the middle section of the blade, where the handle attaches, began to bend and stayed bent."

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