Gear Review
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe
BD Axes are great
By Scott Pendleton
Ranked #40 - Backcountry Snowboarding
July 31, 2009
Any of the Raven series ice axes are great. The heads are very comfortable, fitting in the hand perfectly. No other ice axe is more comfortable to carry. My friend has the Raven and it's a good axe, but the Raven Pro is lighter weight while still feeling just as solid. I have a 50cm axe because I use it for ski mountaineering and it only comes out for the steepest snow slopes. It's great for stability and self arrest, and the light weight means I don't mind it being on my pack for all my trips even when I don't use it.
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