The Ale Tele’s durable and lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum alloy blade features a smooth surface with an epoxy coating to minimize drag when digging snow. Four holes in the blade allow you to use it as a snow anchor and to rig the shovel to a shoulder sling. The telescopic, 6005 aluminum alloy shaft extends to 66 cm (26 inches) to facilitate digging. The efficient and convenient snow shovel out there.