Petzl Nomic

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The Nomic is an ice tool made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Nomic Ice Tool (Spring 2008) - Rock & Ice Magazine Best in Gear 2007 The Nomic Ice Tool by Petzl is an ice climbing tool with ergonomic handle, climbers can ascend ice with the fluidity and freedom of rock climbing. A high performance tool perfect for all climbers. Specifications: CE / UIAA ASTRO pick included Shaft: type T Length: 48 cm Weight: 635 g Features: Three ways to grip the handle Weight is distributed towards the tip of the pick: efficient swing, powerful striking and precise placements Pick designed to correspond to the handle's multiple grips: each grip position corresponds to a specific tooth on the pick for increased holding power geometry is engineered to reduce pick shift when changing hand positions, stable placements Grip size can be adjusted: three positions to accommodate different hand sizes or glove combinations Griptape on the upper handle provides better grip and thermal insulation Pick weights can be removed to lighten tool"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Petzl Nomic Ice Climbing Tool is built for the hardest ice and mixed routes in the world. Its staggered leashless grip eliminates pick shift on rock and helps this tool swing effortlessly into ice. The adjustable bottom GRIPREST perfectly fits the Nomic to your hand for incredible security. Weighing only 1lb 4oz, this precision mixed tool also comes with 2oz head weights to increase penetration on pure ice routes. With an aggressive, Astro Pick, the Nomic hooks the smallest edges and steinpulls with incredible ease."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"When your pushing the standard on hard ice and mixed routes, the Petzl Nomic Ice Tool adds fluidity, grace, and security as it elevates your success. With three grip positions that accommodate different hand sizes and grasping options, the pick is designed to match the geometry of the ergonomic handle. This provides supreme holding power at the pick teeth, and minimizes pick shift when changing a hand position on a crux move. At only 1 lb. 4oz., weight is engineered toward the pick tip to maximize swing efficiency, striking power, and precise placement. Adjustable head weights focus impact for optimum pick penetration."

From EMS:
"With the leashless Nomic, climbers can ascend ice with the fluidity and freedom of rock climbing. Only 22 ounces! Removable pick weights give more heft to your swing; remove weights for mixed climbing. Extreme handle curve distributes the overall weight toward the tip of the pick for an efficient swing. Grip size can be adjusted: three positions to accommodate different hand sizes or glove combinations. Astro pick designed to correspond to the handle's multiple grips. Each grip position corresponds to a specific tooth on the pick for increased holding power. Geometry is engineered to reduce pick shift when changing hand positions. Grip tape on the upper handle provides better grip and thermal insulation. Length: 48 cm."

User Reviews

Nomic
Reviewed by Brian Hall, Nov 16, 2006

"I'll preface the five star rating by saying that I have never owned an off the shelf ice tool that performed this well without any modifications. I've owned or used most of the new generation leashless tools (Petzl Ergo, BD Fusion, Simond Scud/Coyote, Grivel Monster/X-Monster) and none have come close to the overall high performance of the Nomic."

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