Basic but flautless

By mdhz Ranked #689 - Backcountry Snowboarding July 22, 2009

I got this axe to climb Rainier in July. For self-arrest and balance, its pretty perfect. I'm 5'6" 135lbs and I got the 60cm. I would have preferred a touch longer, since it has a lot of use on the downhill (as well as up). For a basic mountaineering axe it really can't be beat.

To see me using this axe for self-arrest check out my Rainier video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j99yIFgndc&fmt=18

View Details: Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

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