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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. |
Was this useful? Yes | No Read 9 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 4 Retailer DescriptionsFrom 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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Competitive Products| Image |  |  |  |  |  | | Name | Raven Pro | Snowalker | Raven Ultra | Venom | Snoscopic Pole Axe | | Brand | Black Diamond | Petzl | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Petzl | | Lowest Price | 79.95 | 71.56 | 99 | 110.46 | 131.25 | | Shaft Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | | Shaft Rating | B | B | N/A⇓ | N/A⇓ | B | | Weight (g) | 382 | 438⇑ | 338⇓ | 455⇑ | 450⇑ | | Length (cm) | 60 | 68⇑ | 50⇓ | 50⇓ | 65⇑ |
Add ReviewAverage 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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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. Was this useful? Yes | No
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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