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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

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$95.95
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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

Improving on one of the most popular ice axes of all time, Black Diamond gave the Raven a rubber bottom grip to increase comfort and security on steep terrain. Not only does the rubber provide better grip when you're swinging the Raven on 60-degree neve, it also insulates your hands to eliminate chilled fingers. Of course, the Raven still has Black Diamond's ultra-comfortable hourglass-shaped head for more mellow terrain, and it comes with a Slider Leash.

Bottom Line: Take on steeper terrain with Black Diamond's Raven Ice Axe.

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Rating for this product: 5

Versatile and reliable piolet

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November 26, 2008

I love my Black Diamond Raven. I've used it for glacier travel in the Cascades as well as winter mountaineering in the White Mountains and the Catskills. Strong, lightweight, and comfortable -- I look forward to many more trips with this tool. Check out the axe and pick protectors from Black Diamond to keep your axe from shredding your belay jacket when packed in your luggage...

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Rating for this product: 4

Workhorse

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June 3, 2009

This is a solid axe for trekking and for some reasonable mountaineering as well. It's sturdy as all get out, and though I've never had to use the grip in a self-arrest situation, it is pretty nice if you have to start swinging the axe, as is the leash. They both save some juice on those long pitches of rime. That said, as a tool rather than an axe, it leaves something to be desired, but for most cascade routes, combining one of these with a BD Venom hammer will do you right. The only real downside is that its a few ounces heavier than some other axes, and while it's not that much alone, these things do add up.

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Rating for this product: 5

Raven Reviews

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November 3, 2008

I purchased the Black Diamond Raven Ice Ax for my advendtures in the backcountry of Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. I purchased the 75cm ice ax and I have to say for the length, it is very light weight and has a very comfortable balance when swinging into the ice. Great product and I would reccomend this ax to anyone.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shaft] aluminum; [Pick] steel 
Length:
55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm 
Shaft Rating:
Weight:
[60cm] 17oz (485g) 
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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