Raven Pro Ice Axe
Black Diamond's Raven Pro is a technical mountaineering axe redesigned with a slight curve for a greater performance whether you're kicking steps up the steeps or traversing icy crevasses. Black Diamond also updated the pic, adze, and spike geometry for greater security in shallow placements. The shaft now has a grooved grip for greater control during self-arrests. The aggressive head has a large hole fit for carabiners of any size.
Details
- Black Diamond's technical mountaineering axe redesigned
- Updated pick, adze, and spike geometry allows secure placements
- Investment-cast, stainless steel head fine-turned aggressively
- Trapezoidal, aluminum shaft with grooved grip for greater control
- Item #BLDZ9C1
- Material
- [head] investment-cast stainless steel, [shaft] aluminum
- Length
- 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm
- Rating
- B-rated
- Claimed Weight
- [50cm] 13.1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 10 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 20, 2024
Perfect for upcoming Mt. Hood climb
Took it out recently for funsies recently, really like the slightly bent shaft.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 8, 2024
Lightweight and strong
Well made, light, yet strong. It doesn't appear super heavy duty but that wasn't what it designed for and not the use I have it for. A good product from Black Diamond.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 17, 2022
Classic
Perfect for mixed glacier/climbing routes with minimal technical terrain but you can do some scrambles as needed. Wish it came with a leash or trigger for more secure handling but otherwise a solid choice for the money.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 14, 2022
Lightweight and functional
I was shocked at how light the axe felt. Durable and functional. Eases the mind on steeper slopes with its ability to dig in.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 19, 2022
Sharp and light
The angle in the head is nice for steeper terrain. Only comment is that the cutout in the adze makes it less effective for digging, but that can be remedied with a piece of duct tape covering the cutout.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 13, 2022
Love this axe, it's just
Love this axe, it's just aggresive enough to get you out of a tight spot but classic enough for long days on steep snow.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 23, 2022
Best Tool To Take
This performs perfectly on trips, and steep slopes. I can always rely upon it to get me through steep terrain. It is something I take with me on all my trips, even if I may encounter little snow.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 13, 2022
Great ice axe
Perfectly weighted ice axe - feels very nice in the hand, and the newly designed shaft shape allows me to know which way the axe is pointing without looking at it - a brilliant feature.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 13, 2022
I like the axe over
I like the axe over all but wish it had a rubber handle.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 3, 2022
Quality is high, very lightweight
Quality is high, very lightweight and holds up to abuse.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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