The BCA Slope Meter is a lightweight multi-use tool for your pack.Redesigned for high durability and greater versatility. Includes concave bottom for dual use as ski scraper and inclinometer. Bottom edge matches the radius of ski poles so slope meter can be placed on top when pole is lying on snow surface. Has a metal ball inside a liquid-filled tube that measures the slopes angle when placed perpendicular to the snow. With an angle range of zero to sixty degrees, you can test to see if a slope is too steep and avalanche prone. Stabilizing quickly for fast reading, this product is essential for a safe backcountry experience. Flip the meter over and you can use the sharp edges to remove excess snow from your skins. Comes included with the BCA Snow Study Kit.