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Review by climbhigher on Nov. 04, 2007

Good Features
 If you need a mountain axe and are looking for light weight, such as ski mountaineers this is a good direction to begin looking. Black diamond has kept it simple with this clean design. The handle is comfortable to hold onto the shape of the handle is rounded, you can notice it if you check out the video. You can really feel the weight of this axe or should I say lack there of when you are holding onto it for a long period of time.
Bad Features
 The axes spade could be a little bigger I found since the whole unit has been paired down for weight this has also shrunk quite a bit.
Recommended Alternatives
 If you are thinking of going lightweight another company producing lightweight mountain gear is Camp.
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Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the fully-functional Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of our Raven. With its aluminum shaft and investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent bite and self-arrest with less weight.
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Average Review: 4.79 out of 5 (28 Reviews)

Cred: 14873
Review by climbhigher on Nov. 04, 2007

Good Features
 If you need a mountain axe and are looking for light weight, such as ski mountaineers this is a good direction to begin looking. Black diamond has kept it simple with this clean design. The handle is comfortable to hold onto the shape of the handle is rounded, you can notice it if you check out the video. You can really feel the weight of this axe or should I say lack there of when you are holding onto it for a long period of time.
Bad Features
 The axes spade could be a little bigger I found since the whole unit has been paired down for weight this has also shrunk quite a bit.
Recommended Alternatives
 If you are thinking of going lightweight another company producing lightweight mountain gear is Camp.

Cred: 413
Review by ErikW on Aug. 08, 2009

Good Features
 Great lightweight and full-use ice axe. Where many of the uber-ultra-lightweight axes out there aren't strong enough to handle the rigors of mountaineering (i.e., using them as deadman anchors), the Raven Pro keeps those options in play. Abuse it all you want. Head shape fits perfectly in the hand - as does the shaft when in dagger or frontpointing position - and both holes (head and spike) accept most 'biners. I don't mind the smaller adze, it's just part of the package with lightweight axes.
Bad Features
 Poor color choice for a tool that's meant to be used in the snow.

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Review by skillet on Sep. 04, 2008

Good Features
 light, does the job

Cred: 53
Review by rondo.bauer on Mar. 03, 2008

Good Features
 Same as the Raven, just lighter.

Cred: 46
Review by fb_866120310 on Apr. 04, 2008

Good Features
 sweat mountaineering axe

Cred: 64
Review by fb_54603090 on Apr. 30, 2008

Good Features
 Great all around lightweight axe.

Cred: 7
Review by fb_1011295604 on Apr. 20, 2008

Bad Features
 Kind of a funny weight on the back swing

Cred: 12
Review by jackknife on Jan. 06, 2009

Good Features
 Great for glacier travel.

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Review by fb_553585306 on Apr. 03, 2008

Good Features
 Light!
Bad Features
 Small Adze

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Review by fb_701365 on Apr. 14, 2008

Good Features
 lightweight
Bad Features
 none

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Review by fb_1033052295 on Apr. 30, 2008

Good Features
 Lightweight

Cred: 77
Review by fb_611087715 on May. 29, 2008

Good Features
 Weight

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Review by fb_569202534 on Dec. 29, 2008

Good Features
 Light
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NameRaven Pro
BrandBlack Diamond
Lowest Price84.95
Shaft MaterialAluminum
Shaft RatingB
Weight (g)382
Head MaterialSteel

From US Outdoor Store:
Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the fully-functional Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of our Raven. With its aluminum shaft and investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent bite and self-arrest with less weight.
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From Mountain Gear:
Lightweight, sleek, and easier to handle, the Raven Pro by Black Diamond is an aggressive 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. 26th Anniversary Aug1 crimb
Features:
  • Get more purchase and a better grip on the ice with a redesigned, ergonomic stainless steel head with a more aggressive pick
  • Large carabiner hole for easy clipping

Specifications:
  • Length: 50 cm; 55 cm; 60 cm; 65 cm; 70 cm; 75 cm
  • Weight: 12.8 (50 cm); 13.3 (55 cm); 13.8 (60 cm); 14.4 (65 cm); 14.9 (70 cm); 15.4 (75 cm)
  • Head: stainless steel
  • Shaft: aluminum
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From E-OMC:
The Black Diamond Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of our Raven designed for fast-and-light mountaineers. With its aluminum shaft and ergonomic stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent ice penetration and self-arrest with less weight.
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From Sierra Trading Post:
Closeouts. The lightweight Black Diamond Equipment Raven Pro piolet ice axe is an essential tool for mountaineering, glacier walking and high-altitude ascents.
  • Stainless steel pick, adze head and pommel spike
  • High-strength aluminum shaft
  • Head length: 9-¼â€
  • Pick length: 6”
  • Weight: 14.2 oz.
  • Material: Aluminum shaft, stainless steel head
  • Closeouts. China.
  • Size: 50cm(19-¾â€) 55cm(21-½â€) 60cm(23-½â€) 75cm(29-½â€)
  • Climbing and other related activities are inherently dangerous; anyone purchasing or using equipment for this purpose is personally responsible for getting proper instruction on its correct and safe use.
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    NameRaven ProRavenRaven UltraVenomSnowalker
    BrandBlack DiamondBlack DiamondBlack DiamondBlack DiamondPetzl
    Lowest Price69.9959.9579.9811279.95
    Shaft MaterialAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Shaft RatingBBN/AN/AB
    Weight (g)382485338455438
    Head MaterialSteelSteelSteelSteelSteel

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