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Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

Brand : Black Diamond
Item : BLD0269
The Raven Pro Ice Axe is the lightest, full-service piolet available, period. It has a super clean and simple design for the high-end user who refuses to sacrifice performance for less weight. The sleek and ergonomic head provides a sure grip and all day comfort—this also makes for a fast, smooth hand rotation when going into self-arrest. Boot-axe belays are a snap too. The classically curved adze blasts ice, chops steps, and clears snow quickly and easily. Not just for the climber, the Raven Pro is a ski/snowboard-mountaineer's dream as well. At 11 ounces, you may think you forgot to bring it with you. Durable 7075-T6 Aluminum shaft, 17-4 investment cast stainless steel head and spike.
Price: $99.90
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Product Reviews
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

Strong, Sharp, and Extremely Light
I just used the Raven Pro on a trip up the mighty Mt. Rainier. When you're hauling too many pounds of metal mountaineering gear up a glacial pitch, a superlight axe helps keep you moving. It performed perfectly during ascent probing and support, and grabbed the ice hard during glissades and self-arrest. I love this axe!


BD Raven Pro Ice Axe
This axe is bomber. It is the lightest axe I have ever used, and the grip on the head of the axe is super comfortable. The Spike is very effective, and the adze slices through ice with no problem when new. I held a couple of big falls with this tool, and was very happy with its performance. The only thing that worried me was the thickness of the metal on the shaft. After two days of tapping my crampons to de-ball them, I put a couple of holes in the bottom of the shaft. This is a great tool, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a light all purpose piolet.


Great climbing equipement
I purchased the Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe recently and have been extremely satisfied with the product. Aiding me in climbing MT Hood, the Raven Pro has a great feel and comfortable swing for placement. Conveniently I did not test its self arrest performance, yet I am confidant in saying it would respond beautifully. The cut in weight from the original Raven is super nice making the Pro easier to hold and carry. If planning on doing numerous trips it would be worth the extra cash.


Great axe
This was the perfect ticket for a very snowy, icy Mt. Whitney ascent this spring. Had one slip and the axe proved itself with a quick self-arrest. And did I mention it's really light?


lightweight functional ski touring axe
This axe is lightweight but fully functional as a non-technical axe. I used it on a ski touring trip for some steep snow pitches and some dry tooling. I am 5'11" and got 55cm, which felt to be a good length for this purpose.

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