This is very interesting. Go to _www.ula-equipment.com/helix.htm_ (http://www.ula-equipment.com/helix.htm) and take a look at this device. You might even think it could be used for a super light ice ax. Imagine that. A 5 ounce ice ax and a potty trowel all in one. What will they think of next? :-) Your pal, Switchback the Trowel