Petzl NOMIC ice ax

The NOMIC ice ax sets the standard for ice climbing. It is perfectly balanced, equipped with weights and offers an exceptional swing. The new PURE'ICE tips ensure effective jamming in any type of ice. The shape of the ice ax and the double handle allow for multiple grip modes and a stable change of hands. The grip is comfortable thanks to the ergonomic handle and the adjustable GRIPREST hand rest. Thanks to the minimalist hammer, the head is protected and allows the user to hammer in staples. The ice ax is fully modular and can be adapted to the terrain.

Effective jamming in any type of ice:

• The perfect shape and balance of the ice ax provide an exceptional swing
• Due to the curvature under the head, it is possible to use the ice ax for hooking
• The PUR'ICE tip tapers to the tip (3 mm) and offers excellent passage in any type of ice, including the hardest. It is serrated on the upper side to offer stable support when used upside down
• Inertia and swing quality are optimized with MASSELOTTE weights

Comfortable handle, designed for technical ice climbing:

• Multiple ways of gripping and stable hand change thanks to the double handle (lower and higher) the lower handle is offset from the axis to protect the hand from contact with ice and to ensure greater comfort when hanging
• The top handle is molded made from two materials that offer excellent grip and insulation against the cold
• The handle shaped with hydroform technology provides an optimal grip in the middle

Modular construction:

• The fully modular construction of the head allows the adjustment of the technical elements of the ice ax
• Compatible with Petzl accessories: ICE, DRY, PUR'DRY spikes, PANNE, MARTEAU shovel and hammer
• It comes with a MINI MARTEAU mini hammer that protects the head and allows you to tap the staples
• Without accessories, the ice ax is lighter for drytooling (only 500 g)
• The GRIPREST NOMIC support is rotatable and adjustable to three positions, adapts to all types of hands, even when wearing gloves
• The bottom has a stainless steel tip that improves support when used in piolet-canne mode
• The connection hole on the lower steel tip serves to connect the V-LINK elastic straps against loss, it is not intended for the suspension loop
• The connection hole in the upper part of the plastic handle is used to connect the straps or the release loop