The Life-Link Alpine Pro Shovel has a backbone blade design which allows the handle to insert deep into the blade, adding strength when prying or lifting wet, heavy, snow. It's constructed of high quality, powder coated aluminium with a central rib that extends into the front of the blade adding structural stiffness. The Alpine Pro moves a lot of snow yet remains light weight, and the blade can be separated from the handle for easier transporting with your gear. The handle is a 6000 series T-Grip which penetrates the shovel face for superior strength and leverage, and also extends out for easier use.