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Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe - 2007

Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe - 2007

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Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe - 2007

The Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe is super-light for fast-and-light alpine climbing and ski mountaineering. Though it weighs only 11.9oz in a 50cm length, the Raven Ultra is still completely functional and easily stands up to the abuse alpine tools take on a regular basis.

Bottom Line: Lighten your load with the Raven Ultra.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good, not perfect

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July 27, 2007

I use my Raven Ultra as my general mountaineering axe and sometimes as a second tool on steep snow climbs. I've had it for 1.5 years. It works very well within its intended purpose. I like the ergonomic feel of the head. I find the adze adequate for cutting ice. The shaft and head have both been very durable so far. I don't really like the spike design. I worry about its bite in ice and it tends to fill with snow. If I went back in time I would probably buy the Raven Pro or a Grivel Nepal SA instead. I do still really like my raven ultra: it is clean cut, simple, light and effective.

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How do you measure yourself for the proper size ice axe? Thanks.

How do you measure yourself for the proper size ice axe? Thanks.

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January 1, 2009

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it should be approximately the length between the tips of your fingers and the floor when standing with your arms at your sides

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January 2, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Raven Ultra Rocks (and you can even accidentally hit them)

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June 5, 2007

Although Aluminum headed axes are all the rage among Ski Mtneers, Adventure Racers, and UL Backpackers, they do have some very specific limits.
They tend to have such light heads that they can be largely ineffectual for harder snow and ice and in fact, can just bounce off---disastrous in certain self-arrest and step-cutting scenarios. One doesn't dare accidentally hit rock in mixed conditions w/ an alum. adze or pick---it can break or be easily blunted. Finally, many of the lighter alum. headed axes have very thin heads (to save on weight) and tend to be uncomfortable to hold for any length of time.
I have found that the designers of the Black Diamond Raven Ultra (and the only slightly heavier Raven Pro) have achieved a certain golden mean in creating a steel headed axe that is relatively durable, is lightweight, well balanced and efficient as a good all-around mtneering axe suitable from everything from being a "just in case" axe for the fast moving UL backpacker tackling early season pass conditions and glissading down from Trail Crest (you know who you are) to the more demanding use of the rando skier descending down some ice to get to that sweet snow filled couloir and the general mountaineer on moderate ice and snow climbs. It is a B-rated Axe. This is the lightest steel headed axe I'm aware of.
As I said, the Ultra is well balanced and a pleasure to swing. The curve and angles of the pick contribute to an aggressive bite. It is a very comfortable axe you can hold onto all day.

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Rating for this product: 5

This tool is a great 3rd tool

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December 19, 2006

Extremely lightweight and easy to take with you when you are debating the necessity of a 3rd. The sharp end plunges right into packed snow for various belays that are needed. Head grabs snow well, overall a great tool.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
7075-T6 aluminum 
Length:
50cm, 55cm, 60cm 
Recommended Use:
Lightweight alpine climbing and ski mountaineering 
Weight:
[50cm] 11.9oz 
Warranty:
1 year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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