Comments on: BCA Shovel Shaft End Plug – Retrofit Kit

By: Lou Dawson

Lou Dawson — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:10:59 +0000

Indeed Plinko, that plug is bashed in there super tight. If I had to get it out at home I’d be attacking it with my heat gun. It could probably be made to be field removable by grinding on it just enough so it still fit tight enough to stay in while shoveling, but was still removable by prying it off. It’s funny, but I’m wondering if some shovels or their parts have actually become too beefy?

By: Plinko

Plinko — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:38:19 +0000

One thing to bear in mind is the plug is not meant to be removed and would be near impossible to do so in the field. If your shovel handle is part of your emergency sled concept, you may wish to leave the plug off, or even remove it at home to be able to remove the spring clip in order to bolt to ski tips/tails.

By: Mickey Heater

Mickey Heater — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:32:29 +0000

Plug-less shovels had worked wonders for me. But this plug looks interesting. Not this season, but might try it next year.

By: Plinko

Plinko — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:15:25 +0000

Charlie, I’ve owned both Traverse and newer B series and I’d say it will fit. Contact BCA to be sure.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:23:42 +0000

Will they fit the Traverse series? That’d be a welcome upgrade to a spare shovel.