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Cred: 1376 | Review by Keese
Good Features
The Nomic is the most expensive tool on the market, but for a reason. The Nomic's swing is excellent. Three possible grip positions make it usable on all levels of ice, but it swings like no other on hard vertical ice. Smaller than it looks the Nomic is the true weapon of the hard ice climber.
Bad Features
The Nomic is the split between the ice climber and the Alpinist. The complete lack of a shaft spike or hammer show the designer's intentions with this tool. The Nomic is perfect on hard ice, but choose another tool if you plan on pounding pitons, or dealing with snow. The Nomic is also a hundred dollars more expensive, per tool, than the Black Diamond Reactor.
Recommended Alternatives
Black Diamond Reactor, DMM Anarchist, Grivel X Monster, |
Was this useful? Yes | No Read 5 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 4 Retailer DescriptionsFrom 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
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Competitive Products| Image |  |  |  |  |  | | Name | Nomic | Fusion Ice Tool | Taa-k-oon | Quantum Tech | Viper Adze | | Brand | Petzl | Black Diamond | Grivel | Grivel | Black Diamond | | Lowest Price | 237.97 | 215.96 | 250 | 251.06 | 229.95 | | Leashless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Shaft Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel | Carbon Fiber | Aluminum | | Weight (g) | 635 | 696⇑ | 730⇑ | 520⇓ | 655⇑ | | Component | Headless | Headless | Hammer | Headless | Adze | | Length (cm) | 48 | 50⇑ | 50⇑ | 50⇑ | 50⇑ | | Head Material | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
Add ReviewAverage Review: 4.8
Cred: 1376 | Review by Keese
Good Features
The Nomic is the most expensive tool on the market, but for a reason. The Nomic's swing is excellent. Three possible grip positions make it usable on all levels of ice, but it swings like no other on hard vertical ice. Smaller than it looks the Nomic is the true weapon of the hard ice climber.
Bad Features
The Nomic is the split between the ice climber and the Alpinist. The complete lack of a shaft spike or hammer show the designer's intentions with this tool. The Nomic is perfect on hard ice, but choose another tool if you plan on pounding pitons, or dealing with snow. The Nomic is also a hundred dollars more expensive, per tool, than the Black Diamond Reactor.
Recommended Alternatives
Black Diamond Reactor, DMM Anarchist, Grivel X Monster, |
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Cred: 21 | Review by fb_79302166
Good Features
The Nomic's swing is completely unparalleled. The weights on the pick are nice and improve efficiency, but can also be removed. The only grip I like as much as the Nomics grip is the BD Fusion.
Bad Features
The adjustable heel on the handle can dig into your palm a bit.
Recommended Alternatives
BD Fusion. |
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Cred: 46 | Review by Jeremiah
Good Features
well balanced, light, good clearence
Bad Features
upper grips not pre-taped, no spike to ease mantelling |
Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No | Image | | | Name | Nomic | | Brand | Petzl | | Lowest Price | 239.95 | | Leashless | Yes | | Shaft Material | Aluminum | | Weight (g) | 635 | | Component | Headless | | Length (cm) | 48 | | Head Material | Steel |
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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
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From US Outdoor Store:
Now, with the NOMIC, climbers can ascend ice with the fluidity and freedom of rock climbing. A high performance tool perfect for all climbers. 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: stable placements,
- 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 size can be adjusted: three positions to accommodate different hand sizes or glove combinations.
- GRIPTAPE on the upper handle provides good grip and thermal insulation.
- Pick weights can be removed to lighten tool.
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From Mountain Gear:
A high performance tool perfect for all climbers, the Petzl Nomic Ice Tool lets you ascend ice with the fluidity and freedom of rock climbing. Features: - The weight is distributed towards the tip of the pick resultin in an efficient swing, powerful striking and precise placements
- There are 3 ways to grip the handle and the pick is designed to correspond to them for increased holding power, a reduction in pick shift and stable placements
- Grip size can be adjusted to three different positions to accomodate different hand sizes of glove combinations
- Griptape on the upper handle provides better grip and thermal insulation
- Pick weights can be removed to lighten the tool
Specifications: - Style: Leashless
- Weight: 635 grams
- Length: 48 centimeters
- Head:
- Shaft: Bent
- Material: Aluminum
- Leash: Not included
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From Backcountry:
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. Was this useful? Yes | No |
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