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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is designed to give you the greatest comfort and ease of use possible. The ergonomic, stainless steel head has a flat top and hourglass shape at its connection to the shaft. This creates a shape that's comfortable to hang onto and allows fast transition to self-arrest. The Raven's pick shape is very secure in self-arrest and the large adze makes the dismal job of chopping a belay ledge a little more bearable You're going to be walking for days with your ice axe. The Raven's comfortable head will make all the difference.

Bottom Line: Rainier to Denali, the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe gets you there and back.

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Rating for this product: 5

Jimmy recommends it

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5 days ago

Ive had this axe a little over 5 years now, and have enjoyed every chance to use it. Lightweight enough after long hikes my hands and arms were not tired or sore, and very strong during self arrests or working hard snow for a foot placement. Add the leash, its worth it.

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Grays Peak Summit

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4 days ago

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe w/ BD Strap

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Rating for this product: 5

Works like a charm...

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November 25, 2008

The Raven may not be the lightest and most advanced ice axe out there, but it will still get the job done. I have used it many a winter and it has yet to fail me in anything. The wrist strap is super helpful, as the handle has no grip to it... Totally worth it for the price, and will last a very, very long time!

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Rating for this product: 4

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

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November 6, 2008

I have taken this ice axe to Mt Washington in NH and Mt. Elbrus in Russia. Can't complain, it does the job.

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Rating for this product: 5

Standard for a reason

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November 6, 2008

Great axe. Lighter than most. Cost effective. The new Raven shaves 50 grams putting it pretty darn close the the Pro. I find the slightly more raised axe head more comfortable to grip on a 12 hr slog over the Pro and others; less hand fatigue esp. with gloves. Arrests well but so do all of them.

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Rating for this product: 5

Solid

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October 23, 2008

I've used this outstanding tool for winter and alpine endeavors and it has saved my bacon more than once. It provides a comfortable carry, and is light but not insubstantial (read: makes a decent anchor when necessary.) The classic straight shaft makes chopping steps easy, and the pick angle is nice for all-around use. The Raven would make an excellent entry-level axe with it's perfect combination of great price and durability.

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Rating for this product: 4

Pretty cool!

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September 3, 2008

I used this axe on Grand Teton glaciars and worked very well.It is very light but has a good grip.Buy a wrist strap.Worth it!

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Rating for this product: 4

Nice Axe

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June 3, 2008

Great stuff from Black Diamond as always. Durable, light and great price. Pick has excellent grabbing power. Used this while summiting Mt. Elbrus and it was impeccable.

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Rating for this product: 5

Good light Ice Ax

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May 19, 2008

This ax is exactly what I have come to expect from Black Diamond. Its a strong, but very light which is always a plus, especially on longer climbs.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great Lightweight Mountaineering Axe

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April 15, 2008

I've used this axe several times this winter on Mt. Washington and it's great. The axe is lightweight, yet sturdy enough that it doesn't feel chintzy. I can confidently say this axe is a great buy for the money. Chopping a seat into bulletproof snow in Tuckerman Ravine was easy, and self-arresting a slide on the Lion Head Winter Route worked as advertised.

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Tech Specs:

Material: [Shaft] aluminum; [Pick] steel
Length: 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 90cm
Shaft Rating: B
Weight: [60cm] 16oz (452g)
Recommended Use: Mountaineering
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year