i know most say you should carry your shovel on you but i dont, and wont. so where do you guys mount your shovel if you dont carry it
shovel mount
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If you've got an aftermarket can on it you can fit it behind the can. Plenty of room there. I know I've seen a thread or two on it with some pictures, might try a search.
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In other applications, I have used the spring loaded clips that are normally used in the garage to hold a broom or something else by the handle. Not sure if that would hold up or hold onto the shovel but it might. They are cheap and the only thing you would be out is a couple bucks and a hole or two wherever you mount it. The only reason I haven't tried it is b/c I have thought they look dumb. But maybe there is one out there that looks decent.
May I ask why you wont carry a shovel on you? Just curious as to your reasoning.
I hate getting mine out of my pack so I bought a 2nd, one for my pack w/ my other avy gear and one I keep on the sled. I haven't found a convenient place to keep the one on the sled yet so i'm interested to hear the responses to this!
Samiam
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ok, you got me thinking and searching....
I am fairly new to the whole "forum" thing, is it bad taste to post a link to another forum that answers the question?
I am fairly new to the whole "forum" thing, is it bad taste to post a link to another forum that answers the question?
Some sites may be blocked, as long as your helping not trying to promote another site, the world won't come to a end
Here is the mount on my wife's 600 Mountain cat.
Notice the probe. Some fit in the handle but I would get a shovel with a saw in the handle.
Notice the probe. Some fit in the handle but I would get a shovel with a saw in the handle.
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ok well i blame you if the world ends....
Dear snowest gods,
I never go to any other snowmobile forum ever. I only googled this one topic after searching here first. I promise.
samiam
http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/topic/78905/display.aspx
Some sites may be blocked, as long as your helping not trying to promote another site, the world won't come to a end
Dear snowest gods,
I never go to any other snowmobile forum ever. I only googled this one topic after searching here first. I promise.
samiam
http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/topic/78905/display.aspx
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sweet work mikew
I wonder if this would work on the m. I'm gonna check when I get home. Thats smart.
I wonder if this would work on the m. I'm gonna check when I get home. Thats smart.
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I have mine on my Mountain Addiction bag might be hard to see in pic but shovel fits under some elastic straps on top of bag and handle is held on front of bag comes out very quick when needed
Sam, with your new M8 I would look into this at Sled Solutions. I want one but spent the change jar this summer on my rebuild.
http://www.sledsolutions.com/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=e-series+&x=10&y=8
I have the sled solutions bag and it works great!! 10 seconds to get your shovel out!! And never moves..
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I put the shovel head under the can, some might not fit but mine does, it does rattle some times though, then I relocated the back up alarm and stuck it down through the foot well brace then ran a large zip tie through the knee vent to hold the upper part. not the best setup but it works.
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Shovel placement
I have a shovel with a more square handle and I take the shovel handle out and put it inbetween my belt in the velcro holder it holds it very good, then you can put the shovel part many places, mime is under my seat. Lots of times I dont even get out the handle just use the shovel. Easy to get to and use. The handle is the hardest thing to store and not catch on every thing. Hope this helps.
I have a shovel with a more square handle and I take the shovel handle out and put it inbetween my belt in the velcro holder it holds it very good, then you can put the shovel part many places, mime is under my seat. Lots of times I dont even get out the handle just use the shovel. Easy to get to and use. The handle is the hardest thing to store and not catch on every thing. Hope this helps.
I use this really cool backpack mount so I can SAVE MY FRIENDS' LIVES when the sh** goes down.
But hey, that's just me!
Back to your regularly scheduled programming...
But hey, that's just me!
Back to your regularly scheduled programming...
Fasta, agree with you completely & I would hope that's the case, but it's not...
Some folks just don't get it.
but hey, your buddy's life isn't really THAT important.. IS IT???
The sad thing is that someone with any avy education wouldn't be asking this question.
Some folks just don't get it.
but hey, your buddy's life isn't really THAT important.. IS IT???
The sad thing is that someone with any avy education wouldn't be asking this question.
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There have been many cases where snowmobilers have been involved in avalanches and their shovels were mounted on the sleds. Unfortunately, the rescuer's sled was also buried (the driver remained on the surface) and he was no help in rescuing the other person. Fatalities have resulted in placing the shovel on the sled.
If you have an avalanche airbag pack, it is recommended that you mount a shovel on the sled and also carry one in your pack. You do not want to have to take off your pack in avalanche terrain or runout zones to access the shovel, but you do want one on your body to help others.
Mike Duffy
www.avalanche1.com
snowmobile specific avalanche classes
If you have an avalanche airbag pack, it is recommended that you mount a shovel on the sled and also carry one in your pack. You do not want to have to take off your pack in avalanche terrain or runout zones to access the shovel, but you do want one on your body to help others.
Mike Duffy
www.avalanche1.com
snowmobile specific avalanche classes
