Black Diamond Raven Axe Item No. 10043657
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The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is a traditional mountneer's piolet that is built from innovative lightweight, aircraft aluminum alloy for high strength and reliable performance. This Black Diamond axe also features a one-piece stainless steel head with a large hole for a carbiner, and a pick engineered with a curve and teeth for secure self-arresting. Classic design and modern materials - a magical combination. Yukon Cornelius will for sure be trading up to the Black Diamond Raven.
DECENT FEATURES of the Black Diamond Raven Axe
- Investment-cast, stainless steel head and spike
- Durable aluminum shaft
- Pick's curve and teeth engineered for secure self-arresting
- CEN–B certified
The SPECS
- Head: Spike: stainless steel
- Shaft: Aluminum
- Length: 55 cm
- Weight without Leash: 15 oz / 437 g
- Length: 60 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb / 452 g
- Length: 65 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb oz / 467 g
- Length: 70 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb 2 oz / 482 g
- Length: 75 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb 2 oz / 497 g
- Length: 75 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb 2 oz / 512 g
- Length: 75 cm
- Weight without Leash: 1 lb 3 oz / 542 g
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Review Count:22 Avg Rating:5.0 Black Diamond Climbing
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"High Quality, Light Weight" 05/22/12
I've only used this axe a couple of times, but it extremely durable for the weight. I bought the 75cm because I'm about 6.2" and the size is great for basic mountaineering. I mostly use it as a walking stick when going up steep, icy, and windy terrain ( i.e Mt. Washington NH ). But it is also great for self arrests, cutting steps, and slowing down while glissading. I recently moved to CO and hope to use it much more often on the 14ers out here. I recomend getting the wrist strap for it. It can be easy to drop if you happen to fall or slip and the strap keeps it close by at all times.
"Fantastic axe. Can count on it when you need it!" 11/08/11
Got this axe originally because it is pretty well priced and suitable for most of my trips. Figured it would be more of an emergency tool than anything. But when I found myself sliding out of control down an icy mountain face towards a very large and fast flowing river, it became the best piece of equipment I have ever bought! If you don't have an axe, get one! You never know when you will need it.
"5 cascade volcanoes, hasnt failed me yet..." 08/09/11
This ice axe is rad. Lightweight. 5 cascade volcanoes and haven't had to actually self arrest in an emergency. Maybe it is lucky? I have used it to arrest practicing many times and it works great. I do recommend!
"Reliable" 07/05/11
Your ice axe is the most important piece of gear you have on a steep snow slope. without it you cannot self arrest! Because of this your choice of ice axe is key. Althought it doesnt look that cool and looks boring for an ice axe it is reliable. As a result it is a solid buy. At no point I have never doubted the quality of this product and would recomend it to anyone.
"For general mountaineering, there is no better option" 06/01/11
I got my ax 5 years ago and have no plans of replacing it until it is thoroughly dead (which will not happen any time soon). It is light, but not flimsy, and self arrests perfectly. If you are looking to do glacier climbs and non technical snow climbs, it is a great ax. I have even used it on some moderately technical alpine climbs paired with a second tool.
"Solid axe" 03/27/11
I love my 50 for ski (snowboard) mountaineering and 65 for general use. Sure, it's heavier than the Raven Pro, but it has a full size adze and pick, unlike the Pro. It's a dependable tool that doesn't break the bank. Arrests well and feels good in the hand.
"Life saver, literaly" 01/17/11
I recently used this up in the north cascades on a Ruth-Icey trek. I would say it prity much saved me when i slipped on a snowy traverse. its a great price for the amazing quality and i love the fact its black diamond because its my favorite and it's the brand i trust the most. I would defiantly recommend this
"This ice axe will last longer than probably yourself" 12/07/10
This ice axe is meant for less technical styles of mountaineering but for self arresting and using it as a snow anchor, it works flawlessly. It's not the heaviest or the lightest but it's a great deal for an ice axe. I sharped mine with a simple metal file to give it extra bite.
"Great for beginners" 06/21/10
Used a couple weeks ago on Mt Rainier, much much lighter than my old axe. I am 5'10" and 70 cm was a good length, however 65 cm would have been just as good. Adze and pick are easy to get fingers around with bulky gloves on. Great general mountaineering axe!
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