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Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

★★★★★

4.7

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★★★★★

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Weighing in at less than 14 ounces, the Raven Pro by Black Diamond is a great multi-purpose snow and glacier tool. With a lightweight aluminum shaft, investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, and excellent bite, it is the ideal axe for an ultra weight-conscious mountaineer.

Investment cast head is "wasp-waisted", affording great comfort under the hand while walking, and providing finger notches for better grip
Gently tapering pick climbs quite well and is excellent in self arrest situations

Weight: 12.4 ounces

Head: stainless steel

Shaft: 7075-T6 aluminum

Specification	Description
Model	410160, BD410160, BD410160000060_1, BD410160000065_1
UPC	793661028710
Invoice Title	RAVEN PRO
Material	Stainless-steel head/aluminum 7075-T6 shaft
Pick shape	Classic/neutral tip
Product Copy Bullet 1	Ergonomic one-piece, rustproof stainless-steel head with a lightweight aluminum shaft
Product Copy Bullet 2	Durable stainless-steel spike penetrates hard surfaces on steep mountaineering terrain
Product Copy Bullet 3	The classically curved adze is extremely sharp for chopping steps and clears snow or ice with ease
Product Copy Bullet 4	Full-length pick offers superb bite when self-arresting
Product Copy Bullet 5	Available in five different lengths for custom fit
Product Copy Bullet 6	Certified CEN B
Weight	13.5 oz.
Weight	382 grams

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆

4.0

why compromise on safety b/c of weight?

"This is a great all-around ice axe, that is super light and makes those "I probably won´t need it, and can save weight, so I´ll leave it behind and I should be safe" thoughts at the trailhead irrelevant. If there´s a chance I might need it, I just bring it along as a way to be extra safe with little effort. The teeth are not as agressive as I would like, but they´re fine for standard glacier stuff or soft snow..." Read Full Review »

Dec 22, 2007 by WildernessPhotographs

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★★★☆☆

3.0

Simple and basic

"It is light, I will give you that, but the light weight and simplicity make it not so ideal for anything but soft snow slogging. If you are using it as a ski axe go small. For general mountaineering, I would rather have something that can actually stick into some ice, this one sure doesnt. But alas, it has served me well for a few years and lots of summits...." Read Full Review »

Feb 05, 2009 by Evan Stevens

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why compromise on safety b/c of weight?

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4.0

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Dec 22 2007

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Strong, Sharp, and Extremely Light

★★★★★

5.0

"I just used the Raven Pro on a trip up the mighty Mt. Rainier. When youre hauling too many pounds of metal mountaineering gear up a glacial pitch, a superlight axe helps keep you moving. It performed perfectly during ascent probing and support, and grabbed the ice hard during glissades and self-arre …" Read Full Review »

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Skip the Raven, Get the Raven Pro

★★★★★

5.0

"I have both a Raven and a Raven Pro and unless you are pulling pennies from the couch to afford it, the small extra cost is worth the reduction in weight. This is a great axe. It is well constructed so you don't have rivets, screws or other sharp edges to catch or cut your other gear. Moreover, i …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct 6 2007

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BD Raven Pro Ice Axe

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4.0

"This axe is bomber. It is the lightest axe I have ever used, and the grip on the head of the axe is super comfortable. The Spike is very effective, and the adze slices through ice with no problem when new. I held a couple of big falls with this tool, and was very happy with its performance. The only …" Read Full Review »

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Aug 19 2004

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Great climbing equipement

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5.0

"I purchased the Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe recently and have been extremely satisfied with the product. Aiding me in climbing MT Hood, the Raven Pro has a great feel and comfortable swing for placement. Conveniently I did not test its self arrest performance, yet I am confidant in saying it w …" Read Full Review »

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Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

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