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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

Item # 670724
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This ice axe has a solid design that's ideal for self-arrest, chopping steps and glissading.

  • Unique head shape offers a comfortable and secure grip that allows for fast, smooth hand rotation when going into self-arrest
  • Curved adze is great for chopping steps and clearing snow and ice
  • 17-4 investment cast spike is great for glissading; it features a narrow profile for speed control and a wide side profile for stopping power
  • Aluminum shaft cuts weight without sacrificing strength

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Imported.

Item 670724

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe Specs

Specification

Description

Weight(60cm) 485 grams
Pick shapeClassic/neutral tip
MaterialStainless steel head/aluminum shaft

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe
 
5.0

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Safe (7)
  • Good balance (6)
  • Comfortable grip (5)
  • Ergonomic (5)
  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountaineering (6)
    • Climbing (5)
    • Everyday (4)
    • Glacier climbing (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5), Mountaineer (4)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Sep

    22

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Good Ax

    By snowhiker

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Mountaineer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good Balance
    • Safe

    Cons

    • Too Heavy

    Best Uses

    • General Mountaineering
    • Mountaineering
    • Snow Climbing

    Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

    Good ice ax for the money. Works well for general mountaineering applications. It is a reliable tool that takes care of some safety concerns. On the minus side it is not top of the line. Could be lighter and grip could be better - try raven pro for wight reduction.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    7

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    As good as advertised

    By Sean S

    from Parker, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Mountaineer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Ergonomic
    • Good Balance
    • Lightweight
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Terrain
      • Glacier Climbing
      • Mountaineering
      • Snow Climbing

      Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

      Best bang for the buck, like the grip better than the petzl products. Does everything it's supposed to. And its an American company...

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      6

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great all around axe

      By rather be fishing

      from Provo, UT

      About Me Mountaineer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Ergonomic
      • Good Balance
      • Lightweight
      • Safe

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Glacier Climbing
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

        Used this axe climbing Rainier and Little Tahoma, Great axe. Solid buy and easy grip. Easy to add sling to it.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        4

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very solid overall

        By B

        from Boise, ID

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Ergonomic
        • Lightweight
        • Safe
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Terrain
          • Mountaineering

          Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

          Great axe for general mountaineering use and flat glacier travel. Lightweight enough to always carry, sturdy enough to feel confident.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          1

          2007

           
          5.0

          great all purpose mountaineering axe

          By arctic

          from CA

          About Me Mountaineer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Ergonomic
          • Good Balance
          • Safe

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Terrain
            • Glacier Climbing
            • Mountaineering
            • Snow Climbing

            Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

            This is probably the best all-purpose all-around mountaineering axe available. It has a good feel in the hand and the molded grip is comfortable for all day use. Comfort, utility and durability make this axe a good choice.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            24

            2007

             
            5.0

            Great general purpose axe

            By Backpacker Frank

            from Laramie, WY

            About Me Hiker

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Balance
            • Great pick design
            • Lightweight
            • Safe

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Glissading
              • Snow Climbing

              Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

              This axe will stop your slide with almost no effort on your part. Great pick design.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              13

              2007

               
              5.0

              Capable and dependable

              By irishskier

              from Mishawaka, IN

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Ergonomic
              • Good Balance
              • Lightweight
              • Safe

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • All Terrain
                • Snow Climbing

                Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

                Bought it after a nasty free fall, haven't had to self arrest since - works for me!

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                12

                2007

                 
                5.0

                Good solid axe

                By Wildfire

                from Seattle, WA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable Grip

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Mountaineering

                  Comments about Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe:

                  This axe got its first real workout a month ago on the slopes of Mt. Adams. I had initially thought I had bought too short of an ice axe as I really had to bend over to get the point to touch the ice (I bought the 65cm and I'm 5'10"). Once I reached a point where the axe was actually needed, though, I was sure glad I bought this length as it was perfect for making my way up the steeply sloped glacier. Otherwise, this axe is sharp, lightweight and easy to handle when matched with a good leash.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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