Petzl Nomic Ice Tool

Optimized for ice climbing, the Petzl Nomic Ice Tool ice axe boasts a perfect balance and customizable weights for an exceptional swing. Its PUR’ICE pick facilitates efficient placement on various types of ice while the shape and double handle provide multiple secure grip options. The ergonomic handle and adjustable GRIPREST handrest ensure a comfortable grip. With a minimalist hammer for piton placement and a modular design for terrain optimization, this ice axe sets the standard for versatility.

Features

• Effective performance on various types of ice:
  
  
  • The perfectly shaped and balanced ice axe delivers an exceptional swing.
  • The curve beneath the head facilitates easier hooking.
  • The PUR’ICE pick, tapered to 3 mm at the tip, ensures excellent penetration in different types of ice, including hard surfaces. It also features upper-side teeth for stable support when flipped.
  • The addition of MASSELOTTES weights enhances inertia and striking efficiency.

• Superior comfort, crafted for technical ice climbing:
  
  
  • The double handle (high and low) offers versatile grip options and secure hand transitions.
  • The lower handle is angled to shield the hand from ice contact and increase comfort when hanging.
  • The upper handle, moulded with bi-material construction, ensures a firm grip and insulation against the cold.
  • The hydroformed shaft delivers optimal grip in the middle section.
    
    
• The ALPEN ADAPT system provides complete modularity:
  
  
  • The fully modular head enables the adjustment of the ice axe’s technical features.
  • It is compatible with ICE, PUR’ICE, DRY, and PUR’DRY picks, allowing adaptation to various terrain types (snow, ice, or mixed).
  • Both the adze and hammer are interchangeable.
  • Comes equipped with the MINI MARTEAU, which protects the head and allows the hammering of pitons.
  • When stripped of accessories, the ice axe becomes lighter (only 500 g), making it ideal for dry tooling.
  • The GRIPREST NOMIC handrest is overmoulded and adjustable to three positions, catering to different hand sizes, even with gloves. The lower section features a toothed stainless steel point that improves support when used in piolet-canne mode.
  • The connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing.

• Comes equipped with a PUR’ICE pick, MASSELOTTES, MINI MARTEAU, GRIPREST NOMIC handrest, and protective caps for the ice axe pick.

Specifications

Technology

Technical Notice

• Download the PDF : technical-notice-COMM_PIOLETS_TECH-1 - 2.92 MB
• Download the PDF : ICE AXE - ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY - 0.40 MB
• Download the PDF : technical-notice-NOMIC-4 - 0.74 MB

Declaration Of Conformity 

• Download the PDF : UE-Declaration-U021AA00-NOMIC - 0.64 MB
• Download the PDF : UKCA-Declaration-U021AA00-NOMIC - 0.54 MB

Tips for maintaining your equipment

• Download the PDF - 5.36 MB

Inspection

PPE inspection procedure

• Download the PDF - 0.84 MB

PPE checklist

• Download the PDF - 0.21 MB