Raven Pro Ice Axe Black Diamond Cheap

Black Diamond says

Our technical mountaineering axe, the Raven Pro features a slightly angled and ergonomically improved trapezoidal shaft for better grip and more aggressive climbing. The updated pick, adze and spike geometry allows for more secure placements, whether you’re kicking steps up Aconcagua or winding through crevasse fields in the Alps, while the investment-cast, polished stainless-steel head provides dependable durability.

Our Verdict

Black Diamonds Raven Pro Axe is a great technical axe that is very easy to use traditional routes and those that require more technical climbing.

The angled shaft trapezoidal shaft offers both a high level of grip and comfort that instils confidence and also allows for ease of swing into snow and ice.

The investment cast head is durable and as aggressive as you need without being too heavy, leading to an overall well-balanced axe.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight trapezoidal, slightly curved aluminum shaft with grooved grip for more control during self-arrest or climbing 
• Investment-cast, one-piece stainless-steel head with a tuned aggressive pick and large hole for a carabiner 
• Ergonomic head 
• CEN-B certified

Specifications

• 60cm length weight: 406g (brands stated weight)
• Material: Aluminum, Stainless Steel Head & Spike
• Head: Investment-Cast Stainless steel
• Shaft: Aluminum

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