Black Diamond Raven Pro

Black Diamond Raven Pro

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user

Description

The Raven Pro is a mountaineering axe/piolet made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The Raven Pro Ice Axe is the lightest, full-service piolet available, period. It has a super clean and simple design for the high-end user who refuses to sacrifice performance for less weight. The sleek and ergonomic head provides a sure grip and all day comfort-this also makes for a fast, smooth hand rotation when going into self-arrest. Boot-axe belays are a snap too. The classically curved adze blasts ice, chops steps, and clears snow quickly and easily. Not just for the climber, the Raven Pro is a ski/snowboard-mountaineer's dream as well. At 11 ounces, you may think you forgot to bring it with you. Durable 7075-T6 Aluminum shaft, 17-4 investment cast stainless steel head and spike."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Black Diamond Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of our Raven designed for fast-and-light mountaineers. With its aluminum shaft and ergonomic stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent ice penetration and self-arrest with less weight. 50cm and 55cm are closeout units from 2008 Which Ice Axe is right for you?"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe (Fall 2009) Weighing in at less than 14 ounces, the Raven Pro Ice Axe by Black Diamond is a great multi-purpose snow and glacier tool. Built with an aluminum shaft and a more compact investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides all-around performance."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Designed for serious, weight-conscious mountaineers, the Black Diamond Rave Pro is a full featured ice axe, built with an aluminum shaft and stainless steel head and spike. Redesigned this year, this updated version is equipped with a more aggressive pick and a large hole for a carabiner. Providing 4-season performance when it really counts, count on the BD Raven Pro."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Raven Pro
Reviewed by The Prince, Dec 08, 2008

"I have only had it for one season. I have only practiced with it and it does work for a self arrest. I was a little worried about the pick being shorter. Carrying it feels natural. It is super light and that is what I was going for."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Raven Pro at 11 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Raven Pro Ice Axe Fall 08$74.95Buy Now
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Raven Pro Axe$84.69Buy Now

REI
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Raven Pro Ice Axe$69.93Buy Now

GearX.com
2 purchase options:
Raven Pro Ultralite Ice Axe (Closeout 2008)$69.99Buy Now
Raven Pro Ultralite Ice Axe (2nd 2008)$89.95Buy Now

RockCreek
Raven Pro Ice Tool$99.95Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now
Raven Pro Axe, '08$99.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now
Raven Pro Ice Axe$99.95Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
Raven Pro Ice Axe - Piolet$74.95Buy Now

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