Black Diamond Raven Pro

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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.

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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

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

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