Raven Ice Axe
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Raven Ice Axe
Black Diamond's Raven is a classic ice ace based off Chouinard's original pick. Modern updates include a lighter feel, redesigned geometry, and a better handle whether you're ascending steep, icy couloirs or traversing glaciars. The investment-cast, curved, stainless steel head's shape improves handling for traverses, and it has a large hole for carabiners of any size.
Details
- Classic ice axe redesigned to be lighter and tougher
- Investment-cast, stainless steel head improved for traversing
- Updated pick and adze geometry allows secure placements
- Trapezoidal, aluminum shaft with grippy cross-section
- Item #BLDZ9BZ
- Material
- [shaft] aluminum, [head, spike] stainless steel
- Length
- 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 90cm
- Rating
- B-rated
- Leash Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- [55cm] 15oz, [60cm] 15.6oz, [65cm] 1lb 0.2oz, [70cm] 1lb 0.7oz, [75cm] 1lb 1.3oz, [80cm] 1lb 1.9oz, [90cm] 1lb 2.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 22 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 9, 2025
TAVEN ICE AXE
My friends made me take this SAME axe on a steep hike a few weeks ago, stating I would need it for the hike. Indeed, when the hike was done I was amazed how wonderful this axe truly was. Immediately purchased one from your company on ride home!! Look forward to more amazing hikes!!!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 16, 2024
Lighter than my older ice
Lighter than my older ice axes. Sharp spike for hard snow. Well balanced. Just the right length. Great for general mountaineering.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 17, 2024
Great affordable beginner axe
I love the ergonomics and it functions well in steep snow (used up to 65°) i have two for added security and steep climbs, good weight to functionality
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 31, 2024
Great, cheap-ish, reliable
Used on one practice session of self-arresting and self-belaying. Seems to be very well made, super light, totally sufficient for a basic piece of safety gear in mountaineering.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 10, 2024
Great all around ice axe
Great for basic glacier travel and self arresting. Limited on steeper terrain but can still get the job done on shorter steeper sections.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 31, 2024
Classic Ice Axe
Great piece of equipment for all the bigger mountain ski adventures when snow conditions can be dicey and variable. I like the straight shaft Piolet design because you can use it in multiple ways.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 6, 2023
BD Raven
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 80
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 130
I have really enjoyed my time with the raven. I have tested this to about everything it is designed to do from general mountaineering to building steps up steep ice, and used as a shovel in a pinch summer camping. It's built like a tank. I would say this is the ice axe for someone in steep terrain with deep snow or flatter hard pack/ice. Personally wish I would have spent the little extra for the pro model.
October 13, 2023
Couldn't be happier
Its a basic ice axe. Strong, light, I've used it quite extensively for non ice axe things and it proved to be a useful peace of gear for a good price
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 12, 2023
Solid Raven
This is exactly how an ice axe should be. Great price too. Another quality piece of equipment by black diamond.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 10, 2023
Perfect general purpose axe
Super comfortable to carry from the head. Easy to secure with carabiner, very sturdy when driving in. Couldn't ask for more!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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