Black Diamond Raven Pro

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Review by climbhigher

Good Features
If you need a mountain axe and are looking for light weight, such as ski mountaineers this is a good direction to begin looking. Black diamond has kept it simple with this clean design. The handle is comfortable to hold onto the shape of the handle is rounded, you can notice it if you check out the video. You can really feel the weight of this axe or should I say lack there of when you are holding onto it for a long period of time.
Bad Features
The axes spade could be a little bigger I found since the whole unit has been paired down for weight this has also shrunk quite a bit.
Recommended Alternatives
If you are thinking of going lightweight another company producing lightweight mountain gear is Camp.

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From Rock Creek:
Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the fully-functional Black Diamond Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of the Raven. With its aluminum shaft and investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent bite and self-arrest with less weight.

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Brand	Black Diamond	Black Diamond	Petzl	Black Diamond	Black Diamond
Lowest Price	67.98	54.87	59.2	97.46	89.96
Shaft Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Shaft Rating	B	B	B	N/A	N/A
Weight (g)	382	485⇑	438⇑	455⇑	338⇓
Head Material	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel

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light, does the job

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Same as the Raven, just lighter.

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sweat mountaineering axe

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Great all around lightweight axe.

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Review by fb_1011295604

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Kind of a funny weight on the back swing

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Review by fb_553585306

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Light!
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Small Adze

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Lightweight

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Name	Raven Pro
Brand	Black Diamond
Lowest Price	84.95
Shaft Material	Aluminum
Shaft Rating	B
Weight (g)	382
Head Material	Steel

From Rock Creek:

Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the fully-functional Black Diamond Raven Pro is a lighter, more streamlined version of the Raven. With its aluminum shaft and investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides excellent bite and self-arrest with less weight.

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From Mountain Gear:

Weighing in at less than 14 ounces, the Raven Pro by Black Diamond is a great multi-purpose snow and glacier tool. With a lightweight aluminum shaft, investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, and excellent bite, it is the ideal axe for an ultra weight-conscious mountaineer.
Features:

Investment cast head is "wasp-waisted", affording great comfort under the hand while walking, and providing finger notches for better grip
Gently tapering pick climbs quite well and is excellent in self arrest situations

Specifications:

Weight: 13.6 ounces
Head: Stainless steel
Shaft: 7075-T6 aluminum

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From EMS:

Keeping the gear light is always a must for mountaineers, and at just 13.5 ounces for the 70cm length, the Raven Pro definitely qualifies. The head is wasp waisted for comfort on day-long trips or shuttling loads to high camps.

Ergonomic one-piece, rustproof stainless-steel head with a lightweight aluminum shaft
Durable stainless-steel spike penetrates hard surfaces on steep mountaineering terrain
The classically curved adze is extremely sharp for chopping steps and clears snow or ice with ease
Full-length pick offers superb bite when self-arresting
Available in five different lengths for custom fit
Certified CEN B

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