Black Diamond Raven Pro Mountaineering Ice Axe, 55cm Grey BD4101710000551

Light and aggressive mountaineering ice axe from Black Diamond for technical climbs The Raven Pro Ice Axe has become a household name umoung mountaineers. Can you improve upon perfection, Black Diamond certainly thought so. The new Raven Pro features a slightly angled and ergonomically improved trapezoidal shaft. The new dimensions allows for better handing and improved pick placement when climbing. The pick has undergone an array of changes on the new 2020 update. Both the pick and adze have been improved with their geometry being redesigned. Perfect for ascents up the Ben in winter or those glacier crossing in Chamonix during summer the axe suited to the more technical mountaineer. A further update to the previous generation of the Raven the polished stainless steel head that provides improved durability and sheds snow better in harsh conditions. Well suited to any alpine challenge, from negotiating gullies and couloirs, through steep traverses and self-arrest situations, this lightweight take on the traditional mountaineering axe from Black Diamond an essential all-rounder for any alpinism enthusiast.