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Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

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About This Item

Fit & Design:

  • Our traditional mountaineer's piolet is now lighter with an updated head shape for increased comfort while walking and has an ergonomic shaft for better grip
  • Updated pick, adze and spike geometry allows for more secure placements and efficient chopping, and the revamped spike adds better bite on those icy placements with improved plunge-ability
  • Features a slightly angled, ergonomic trapezoidal shaft constructed with aircraft-grade aluminum
  • This comfortable, dual-density molded shaft allows better grip and more aggressive climbing
  • Investment-cast, 1-piece, polished stainless-steel head has a tuned aggressive pick and large hole for a carabiner
  • CEN-B certified

Additional Details:

  • 2-year warranty
  • Brand : Black Diamond
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : BD410168
  • Web ID: 24BDIURVNCX90CMXXCAC
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Taven Ice Axe

My friends made me take this SAME axe on a steep hike a few weeks ago, stating I would need it for the hike. Indeed, when the hike was done I was amazed how wonderful this axe truly was. Immediately purchased one from your company on ride home!! Look forward to more amazing hikes!!!

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Lighter Than My Older Ice

Lighter than my older ice axes. Sharp spike for hard snow. Well balanced. Just the right length. Great for general mountaineering.

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Great Affordable Beginner Axe

I love the ergonomics and it functions well in steep snow (used up to 65°) i have two for added security and steep climbs, good weight to functionality

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Great, Cheap-ish, Reliable

Used on one practice session of self-arresting and self-belaying. Seems to be very well made, super light, totally sufficient for a basic piece of safety gear in mountaineering.

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Great All Around Ice Axe

Great for basic glacier travel and self arresting. Limited on steeper terrain but can still get the job done on shorter steeper sections.

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