4.5 of 5 starsBlack Diamond - Raven Ice Axe With Grip - Ice axe
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Recommended use:
- alpine touring
- Shaft:
- aluminium, straight, Basic (B/Type 1)
- Pick:
- steel, steel adze
- Handle:
- rubberised
- Leash:
- yes
- Weight:
- 486 g
- Weight reference:
- 55 cm length
- Item No.:
- 404-0157
Product description
In addition to the classic design, the Raven Ice Axe With Grip from Black Diamond also boasts many modern features. This model is based on classic mountaineering picks and is specially perfect for long glacier tours. The ice axe is available in different sizes, so you’ll find the one that best suits your height and needs. It features a steel spike at the end of the shaft, so you can also climb in steeper terrain. As for the pick, it offers excellent grip and can penetrate hard ice thanks to the modern tip. Other practical features include the trapezoidal cross-section and the non-slip rubber coating that ensure the shaft can lie nicely in your hand. It’s completed by a hand strap that’s very easy to adjust.
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This is what other customers say:
I have used this axe for 2 years now. Walking and Grade 1/2 terrain in Scotland. Fantastic axe that does everything it is supposed to do. I bought the largest variation and am 6’3. This worked well for me.
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Lightweight Good bite Robust
As far as straight handled mountaineering axes go this one is brilliant. super light but the construction feels good, the forged axe head is particularly nice and feels great to hold. However I wish I got the pro version, partly for the even lighter construction, but mostly because of the lack of a rubber grip. I feel like it is the one main flaw I've had with this product as I have managed to mar and slice parts of the rubber when using the axe to clear snow buildup from my crampons. I also feel it is a little unnecessary as I hardly even find myself holding the axe right at the bottom of the handle. I like the rubber grips on my other shorter technical axes as it gives that little extra grip when on the real steep and technical stuff, but for general mountaineering I wish it had a full metal handle with cut grooves for extra grip like the raven pro has.
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Robust Good grip Lightweight Well balanced Good bite
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Good grip Well balanced Good bite Robust Lightweight