Mardimus – 2013-08-22
Great product
I decided to get a new ice axe and went with this one. I love the lightweight feel. Easy to use in all conditions and very safe feeling when performing self arrest. I sized it a bit bigger and glad I did as I love to use it while trekking steep climbs and getting rid of my poles. The shape, weight and feeling while in your hand make this a great tool, and so glad I upgraded. This is a perfect choice for all activities. thanks.
thebrainj – 2013-08-01
It's what you expect!
Use: mountaineering up Mt. Shasta - Northside Route - Hotlum-Bolam Ridge and glissading down-for those interested in getting an ice axe, main difference between the Black Diamond Raven and the Black Diamond pro seem to be weight. The pro feels a lot lighter and has a stainless-steel head/spike which feels more solid when digging into the ground.overall: lightweight, solid/stiff ice axe, and is everything you expect
js_2009 – 2013-06-13
Very good tool, exactly as exptected
This was an essential item on my climb on Mt. Rainer in May 2013. Light weight, easy grip. Only 2 negative characteristics: first, the whole thing would freeze and, in turn, freeze my hand even with a heavy glove on...but this is to be expected (wish it came with a cover slip or something though). Second, the pick and spike were extremely sharp...more than needed for what I was doing I think. I had to really watch out so I didnt' bump into it or ruin gear.
vr421 – 2012-06-19
Lightweight and strong
The Black Diamond Raven Pro was a great tool to have climbing Mt. Elbert in the snow this spring. Lightweight, strong, and easy to use. the pic held strong, the ads was effective cutting into ice and snow!
gohigher – 2011-07-13
Great Axe!
I have been using this axe for 7 years and have been on Mt. Rainier, and many Colorado 14ers. This axe saved my life while climbing Little Bear Peak when I self arrested in the
Erik S – 2011-04-15
Light, Easy To Carry, Solid As A Rock.
This was really my first year of mountaineering. I did a lot of learning with this axe through trial and error, being taught by folks that know their stuff, and by trying to practice and learn myself. I'm pretty sure I put this axe through the ringer, and it came out with flying colors. It's light, comfortable in my hands, swings well,
