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BCA is known for their avalanche safety gear and we just took a look two of their sample products--the Arsenal shovel (which came out in 2010) and the A1 shovel (which came out in 2011). Both shovels are unique in that they include either a saw or probe within the handle/shaft. They also feature a different blade design which can accommodate different needs and types of shovelling. Take a gander to see what we think. There's even a video so you can see the shovels in action.
