Petzl Nomic Axe

Petzl Nomic Ice Axe

Please note that we cannot deliver Petzl products to the USA or Canada.

The Nomic ice axe is a perfectly balanced ice axe designed for Ice climbing. Perfectly balanced, equipped with weights, it offers an exceptional swing. The PUR'ICE pick provides efficient placement in any type of ice. The Nomic offers multiple grip modes, as well as stable hand switching thanks to its exceptional shape and double handle. The grip is comfortable, thanks to the ergonomics of the handle and to the adjustable GRIPREST handrest. Featuring a minimalist hammer, the head is protected and allows the user to hammer a piton back in. Entirely modular, the ice axe can be optimized for the terrain.

Features: Petzl Nomic Ice Axe

Efficient placement on any type of ice: 
perfect shape and balance of the ice axe provide an exceptional swing
facilitated hooking, thanks to the curve under the head
PUR'ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3 mm), offering excellent penetration in any type of ice, including the very hardest. It is serrated on the upper side to offer a stable support when turned upside-down
inertia and striking quality are optimized, thanks to the MASSELOTTE weights
Comfortable grip, designed for technical ice climbing:
multiple grip modes and stable hand switching, thanks to the double handle (high and low) 
lower handle is offset to protect the hand from contact with the ice and to provide more comfort when suspended
upper handle is over-molded and bi-material, offering excellent grip and insulation from the cold
hydroformed shaft for optimal grip in the middle of the shaft
Modular construction:
entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted
compatible with Petzl accessories: ICE, DRY, PUR'DRY, PANNE, MARTEAU
sold with MINI MARTEAU, to protect the head and allow the user to hammer a piton back in
without accessories, the ice axe is lighter, for dry tooling (only 500 g)
GRIPREST NOMIC handrest is overmolded and adjustable to three positions, to adapt to all hand sizes, even while wearing gloves. The lower part has a serrated stainless steel point that improves support when used in piolet-canne mode
connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing