Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

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. Now redesigned, the Raven with Grip is lighter, and has an updated investment-cast, stainless steel head ergonomically improved for increased comfort while walking. The updated pick and adze geometry allow for more secure placements and effcient chopping, and the revamped spike adds better bite on those icy placements with improved plunge-ability. The durable aircraft-grade aluminum shaft is also improved with a trapezoidal cross-section for a more comfortable, better grip.

Features:

• Durable, trapezoidal cross-section, aircraft-grade aluminum shaft
• Investment-cast, one-piece stainless-steel head with a large hole for a carabiner
• Comfortable, dual-density molded grip
• Pick's curve and teeth engineered for secure self-arresting
• Equipped with updated Slider Leash
• CEN-B certified

Tech Specifications:

• Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel Head & Spike
• Weight With Lease: [55 cm] 486 g (17.01 oz), [60 cm] 503 g (17.61 oz), [65 cm] 520 g (18.20 oz), [70 cm] 536 g (18.76 oz), [75 cm] 553 g (19.36 oz)
• Head: Investment-Cast Stainless steel
• Shaft: Aluminum

Here at Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. We share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push us to make the best gear possible for our worldwide family of climbers and skiers.

What began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has now grown into a global company with offices on three continents. Black Diamond is a company that's not just for rock climbers and skiers, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live, their values and goals, past, present and future. Since 1957, our innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas. This is partly the result of dedication, desire and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. It's also a product of the fact that each of us are climbers and skiers ourselves.

We're a company of users. It's who we are. We're the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists. Because of this, the creation of Black Diamond is a process that will never end. The company today is more committed than ever, thanks to the many people here in the U.S., at Black Diamond Europe and at Black Diamond Asia whose limitless energy and hands-on involvement have created a promising future for all climbers and skiers worldwide.