http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/184/Ice-Axes.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:13 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0429/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ultra-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139811#question_139811 Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe<br /><br />I want to buy an ice axe for my son. He is 5&#39;9&quot;, 150 # and will use it for climbing. How do you decide which length to buy? question_139811 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:13 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Venom-Adze/BLD0800M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134128#question_134128 Black Diamond Venom Adze<br /><br />How would you compare the new Petzl Sum&#39;tec to the Venom? The Sum&#39;tec has a spike and a movable hand rest and was wondering if this might make it an improved option over the Venom. Any thoughts? question_134128 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:18 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer/BLD0826M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134127#question_134127 Black Diamond Venom Hammer<br /><br />I&#39;m interesting in using this axe to climb alpine routes like N Ridge of Baker and N Face Shuksan and I&#39;m 6&#39;-2&quot; tall.<br />1. What length shaft would you recommend for an axe with a hammer?<br />2. Would you recommend getting the same length Venom w/Adze or would it be just a good to use the 58cm Grivel Air Tech Racing axe I currently own for a second axe on these climbs? question_134127 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:35:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Trigrest-Hand-Rest/PTZ0271M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_130785#question_130785 Petzl Trigrest Hand Rest<br /><br />Anyone tried using this with the aztarex tools? It would be very excellent if they fit. question_130785 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:20:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Raven-Pro-Ice-Axe/BLD0269M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122492#question_122492 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<br /><br />I&#39;m 6&#39;2&quot; and using this for general mountaineering - up to a 45 degree slope. Suggestions as to size? question_122492 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:53:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Corsa-Ice-Axe/CMP0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122012#question_122012 CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe<br /><br />Let&#39;s say I order a Corsa Ice Ax .. and it was 2cm too long.<br />Is it possible for me to shorten it by taking it to my garage with a hacksaw and then re-braze the tip back on??? question_122012 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:05:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ice-Axe/BLD0243M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_117053#question_117053 Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe<br /><br />Is the black diamond good in the snow?? For that matter is any ice axe good in the snow?? I&#39;m looking in to buying one of these but when I thought about most of the mountains that I hike its usually snow not ice. question_117053 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:40:23 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer/BLD0826M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_112938#question_112938 Black Diamond Venom Hammer<br /><br />Any thoughts on how the tech pick does for self arrest? question_112938 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:58:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Raven-Pro-Ice-Axe/BLD0269M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103566#question_103566 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<br /><br />I am getting into ski mountaineering and have heard that ski mountaineers use shorter ice axes than mountaineers. I&#39;m 5&#39;10&quot; and measure 27 inches from finger tip to ground with ski boots on. What length do you recommend? question_103566 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:51:28 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Corsa-Ice-Axe/CMP0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103561#question_103561 CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe<br /><br />I am 5&#39;10&quot; and measure 27 inches (68.5 cm) from my fingertips to the ground - wearing ski boots. If using this axe for ski moutaineering and touring, what length do you recommend?<br /><br />Thanks - question_103561 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:15:27 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Raven-Pro-Ice-Axe/BLD0269M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_101140#question_101140 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<br /><br />I am looking at getting into mountaineering and dont know what I should look for in an ice. Do you have any pointers or tips? question_101140 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:13:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer/BLD0826M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_99378#question_99378 Black Diamond Venom Hammer<br /><br />What size? For general mountaineering I use a 65 cm Raven but don&#39;t know what length to get for the Venom. The 50 would be useless for any of the lower angle snow fields that are common in New England, so it&#39;s 57 or 64. Which one? (I&#39;m 5&#39;10&quot;) question_99378 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:42:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0269/Black-Diamond-Raven-Pro-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_85638#question_85638 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<br /><br />How long do ice axes usually last? I am new to mountaineering so am just starting to look at equipment, but will I need to be replacing this every couple of years or will one ice axe last me for a while? Thanks! question_85638 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:40:02 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Corsa-Nanotech-Ice-Axe/CMP0053M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_74352#question_74352 CAMP USA Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe<br /><br />I am a Japanese.I have lived in Japan.It is dispatch possible?Furthermore, I have the credit card(VISA). question_74352 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:04:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Simond-Ocelot-Hyper-Light-Ice-Axe/SMD0006M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_73320#question_73320 Simond Ocelot Hyper Light Ice Axe<br /><br />I&#39;m looking for a general-use mountaineering axe, and was wondering how the Ocelot compares to the Black Diamond Raven. The axe will see use in New Hampshire and Maine during winter ascents. Any advantage to getting one over the other? I&#39;m not familiar with Simond...what is their reputation? question_73320 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:59:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0269/Black-Diamond-Raven-Pro-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_72076#question_72076 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe<br /><br />I&#39;m thinking order 4 Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axes from Japan.How much dose it cost for shipping by UPS? question_72076 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:48:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ice-Axe/BLD0243M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_64484#question_64484 Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe<br /><br />i&#39;m 5&#39;11&quot; and am looking for a general mountaineering axe, what size should i get? question_64484 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:51:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0799/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ultra-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_62302#question_62302 Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe<br /><br />How do you measure yourself for the proper size ice axe? Thanks. question_62302 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:38:05 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer/BLD0826M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_40242#question_40242 Black Diamond Venom Hammer<br /><br />Does this tool come with a leash? question_40242 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:42:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Snoscopic-Axe-with-Trekking-Pole/PTZ0061M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_18144#question_18144 Petzl Snoscopic Axe with Trekking Pole<br /><br />how comfortable is this to use in trekking pole mode as compared to an actual trekking pole that has a sculpted hand grip? question_18144 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:24:29 GMT