The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip takes our classic mountaineer's piolet, the Raven, and combines a new dual-density rubber grip and our updated Slider Leash for increased security and versatility
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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 27 reviews.
Review topics: ["straps","feel","construction","axe","grip","friend","haven\u2019t","spikes"].
"Recently got into Peak Bagging and all the veterans recommended this ax. Their advice did not disappoint and it did great!"
"Thanks for good kit!"
"Excellent for mountaineering"
"Good quality and very light, hopefully will hold up well in the coming years."
"Love it! Used it this season for safety and snow anchors on SAR. A must have"
"I like this version with the good grip at the base, I choose it a little bit too long for splitboarding (backpack issue) but it's perfect for hicking in winter condition."
"Worked great for backpacking in the winter up in the Sierra Nevada mountains! Perfect for helping keep balance on steep slopes."
"Having owned a previous version of this ice axe, the new version with a grip and lease was a no brainier. Should last decades."
"Ordered this for a trip to the Alps and as not used it yet the weight and balance and great construction makes me wish we had another one."
"Saved my life during an avalanche on Tuckerman Ravine. The leash helped keep the tool in reach once the avalanche started. Held up amazingly swinging into ice"
