Petzl Nomic Ice Tool

Petzl Nomic Ice Tool

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.

• Recommended Use: Ice and mixed climbing
• Material: Aluminum
• Length: 48 cm.
• Grip size can be adjusted: three positions to accommodate different hand sizes or glove combinations
• Pick designed to correspond to the handle's multiple grips for increased holding power
• Geometry is engineered to reduce pick shift when changing hand positions
• Weight is distributed towards the tip of the pick for efficient swing, powerful striking and precise placements
• GRIPTAPE on the upper handle provides better grip and thermal insulation
• Shaft: type T
• ASTRO pick included
• Pick weights can be removed to lighten tool
• Weight: 1lb. 4oz. (575g.) [without weights]; 1lb 6oz. (680g.) [with weights]
• CE / UIAA - 635 g.

Purchase the Petzl Nomic Ice Tool from Altrec.com. All order totals over $45 qualify for free ground shipping.

Reviews

Drew - September 27 2007

The best tool to date...
The Nomics are the latest and best evolution of the vertical ice tool. From steep, candleobra ice to delicate mixed climbing, the Nomics seem to move in unison with your body. Extension of the hand? Possibly. I've never felt as secure on mixed terrain with any other tool.

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