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Petzl Nomic Ice Tool - 2010 BCS
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Petzl changed the game when they introduced the Nomic Ice Tool, and now they're bringing it to the next level by making the Nomic versatile enough to handle any terrain. This tool's staggered grip and aggressively curved shaft take on ultra-steep mixed terrain and clear large cauliflowers with ease. But you already knew that. Unlike most staggered-grip tools, the Nomic now includes the ability to add a hammer for traditional mixed climbs and alpine terrain. The handle now includes a small hole where you can attach a loop of cord and create a place to attach tethers. Petzl also added a subtle spiked ridge along the bottom of the pommel, so you get some grip in piolet position but won't poke a hole in your head if you pop a tool while climbing something steep. Even with the new additions, these tools are nearly 80-grams lighter than the previous version. Some things may change, but light is still right.
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IMPECCABLE ICE AND MIXED TOOL
By:
Stephen Koch
December 12, 2011
I have used these tools for several seasons now and love them. The new Nomics now have a hammer! Nice work Petzl! These tools climb ice very well. I use tethers to prevent droppage. Leashless is the way to free yourself and to be way more efficient. They also have added a spike at the bottom of the tool for lower angle walking and topping out on climbs. Again, nice work Petzl! When mixed climbing the Nomics excel...whether matching on one tool or gripping up high, these tools love every minute of it and when you reach the ice you are NOT bumming from the "bounce you the fuck out of the ice placement you just made because the tools were engineered solely for rock climbing," which some other mixed tools give. Instead, you are laughing your way to the top of the climb...
Bottom line: A fantastic ice and mixed climbing tool that I take into the mountains with confidence.
Nomics are sweet!
By:
Dane Burns
October 5, 2011
The previous review states, "The new Nomic is different. I have not compared the new and old side by side, but it seems that the main difference is in weight – the new is lighter and the swing feels slightly different."
I have compared and climbed with both side by side. Actually there is no difference between the old and new tools of what ever generation. *There an 8 g weight change* between the 1 and 2nd gen PICKS. The cut out on the pick makes the new pick 8g lighter. The newest 3rd gen tools with a steel insert in the pommel are heavier yet. BUT NO ONE is going to know the difference climbing on one or the other Nomic tools side by side. The ability to add a hammer can be had on the old with CT hammers or the new Petzl hammer with a little mod and labor. Only the serrated pommel makes them different and that is a subtle change.
For a detailed review of how different the two gen of Nomics really are more here:
http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-nomic-and-new-no
1 Comment Last Comment: November 1, 2011 by: Eriks Rozners
By: Eriks Rozners
November 1, 2011
Dane,
Thanks for clarification of the weight matter. I think I got confused because this site gives 21.3 oz for the new tool, while http://www.backcountry.com/petzl-nomic-leashless-ice-climbin
Eriks Rozners
I do pretty easy clasic mountianeering routs and is looking to
I do pretty easy clasic mountianeering routs and is looking to get more technical this winter and up coming summer. could this or the Petzl Quark replace a straight shaft ice axe?
By: Chris
November 10, 2011
I would definitely recommend trying out Quarks (check out the excellent reviews on this site). I have practiced self-arrest with Nomics and it works OK. However, Quarks are more all around tool and will give you flexibility to advance to steeper stuff and get more technical while still being very useful for classic mountaineering.
By: Eriks Rozners
November 16, 2011
Excellent tools
By:
Eriks Rozners
September 24, 2011
I climbed all 2010-11 season with the “recalled” tools and did not have any problems, except that the screw on griprest was kind of loose and I had to tighten it. In any case, the griprest problem should be fixed in the fall 2011 model. I really liked the older Nomic (see BD Fusion for a review comparing Fusion with Nomic). The new Nomic is different. I have not compared the new and old side by side, but it seems that the main difference is in weight – the new is lighter and the swing feels slightly different. Nomics are my favorite tools because of 1) extremely comfortable grip (I have weak forearms and I love the grip), 2) natural and well balanced swing and 3) excellent sticks that are surprisingly easy to remove. The new Ice Pick is superb. It is really tough and withstands brutal bouncing against granite on thin routes with minimal bend of the tip. With gentle application, it may well stay sharp all season long. I found the “spike” at the end of Nomic’s handle fairly feeble. Well, better than nothing on the older model and I do not feel it is a problem for pure ice climbing. Overall, the new Nomics are excellent tools and may be the most versatile steep ice/mixed tools, which still can perform well on alpine routes. I actually, practiced self-arrest with Nomics and found that it was not too much different than with a more classic mountaineering axe (BD Venom).
recall here
By:
Edward Matt
December 22, 2010
There is a recall in most early Nomic and Ergo models (Fall 2010), check the petzl site for details.
1 Comment Last Comment: April 6, 2011 by: ashley tucker
By: ashley tucker
April 6, 2011
see item#PTZ0294 for items associated with recall; the Nomics listed on this page are all 2011- free from recall
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2010 Model No Longer Available
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Petzl Nomic Ice Tool
Petzl Nomic Ice ToolResearch other out-of-stock versions:
IMPECCABLE ICE AND MIXED TOOL
I have used these tools for several seasons now and love them. The new Nomics now have a hammer! Nice work Petzl! These tools climb ice very well. I use more...
Nomics are sweet!
The previous review states, "The new Nomic is different. I have not compared the new and old side by side, but it seems that the main difference is more...
- Shaft Material:
- aluminum
- Pick Included:
- astro
- Weight:
- with weights 21.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year