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Review by climbhigher

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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From REI:
Black Diamond® Raven Pro ice axe offers all the comfort and safety of the original, but weighs 100 grams less!
  • Raven Pro's pierced and drawn 7075-T6 aluminum shaft cuts weight without sacrificing strength
  • Unique head design tapers back to a wide platform with finger notches on each side for comfort and a secure grip
  • Curved adze allows a natural swinging arc; great for chopping steps and clearing snow and ice
  • Investment cast spike is great for glissading; features a narrow profile for speed control and a wide side profile for stopping power
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NameRaven ProSnowalkerRaven UltraVenomSnoscopic Pole Axe
BrandBlack DiamondPetzlBlack DiamondBlack DiamondPetzl
Lowest Price79.9571.5699110.46131.25
Shaft MaterialAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Shaft RatingBBN/AN/AB
Weight (g)382438338455450
Length (cm)6068505065
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Average Review: 4.56

Cred: 566
Review by climbhigher

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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Review by fb_866120310

Good Features
 sweat mountaineering axe
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Cred: 54
Review by rondo.bauer

Good Features
 Same as the Raven, just lighter.
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Review by fb_54603090

Good Features
 Great all around lightweight axe.
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Review by fb_553585306

Good Features
 Light!

Bad Features
 Small Adze
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Cred: 5
Review by fb_1011295604

Bad Features
 Kind of a funny weight on the back swing
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Review by fb_701365

Good Features
 lightweight

Bad Features
 none
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Review by fb_1033052295

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 Lightweight
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Review by fb_611087715

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 Weight
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NameRaven Pro
BrandBlack Diamond
Lowest Price79.95
Shaft MaterialAluminum
Shaft RatingB
Weight (g)382
Length (cm)60

From REI:
Black Diamond® Raven Pro ice axe offers all the comfort and safety of the original, but weighs 100 grams less!
  • Raven Pro's pierced and drawn 7075-T6 aluminum shaft cuts weight without sacrificing strength
  • Unique head design tapers back to a wide platform with finger notches on each side for comfort and a secure grip
  • Curved adze allows a natural swinging arc; great for chopping steps and clearing snow and ice
  • Investment cast spike is great for glissading; features a narrow profile for speed control and a wide side profile for stopping power
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From Rock Creek:
Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the fully-functional Black Diamond Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of the 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:
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.
Features:
  • 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

Specifications:
  • Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Head: Stainless steel
  • Shaft: 7075-T6 aluminum
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From Altrec:
Black Diamond Equipment: Raven Pro Mountaineering Axe - Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the full-function Raven Pro is a lighter version of Black Diamond's Raven. Built with an aluminum shaft and a more compact investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides all-around performance.
  • Lightweight aluminum shaft
  • Investment-cast stainless steel head and spike
  • Ergonomic head
  • CEN-B certified
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