Raven Ultra Ice Axe Black Diamond Online

The Raven Ultra is the fast and light member of the family, perfect for a quick and fast adventure or in you pack for peace of mind in an emergancy.

Black Diamond says

Built with a streamlined design and lightweight materials, the Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe is ideal for ski mountaineering missions, descending off alpine rock climbs or those just-in-case situations that involve short sections of glacier travel. The unique, integrated angled spike plunges easily in snowy couloirs, and the investment-cast, polished stainless steel head and pick provide secure bite in moderate ice.

Our Verdict

The Raven Ultra is the fast and light member of the family that is perfect for a number activities, so is a useful axe to have in your collection for a ski mountaineering, a quick fast and light adventure or days when you just want to have an emergency axe in your pack that you can rely on.

Its lighter weight design means that it is less durable than its bigger Raven brothers but still offers a decent level of durability in most moderate ice and snow, but is obviously going to be limited in tougher terrain. 

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Climbs moderate alpine ice and snow 
• Investment-cast, polished stainless steel head and spike 
• The head is designed with an aggressive pick and large hole for a carabiner
• Unique, angled spike penetrates hard snow 
• CEN-B certified

Specifications

• 60cm length weights 399g
• Head: Stainless steel
• Shaft: Aluminum

Help and advice:

• Choosing Ice Axes