I have been running Petzl Quarks for almost ten years and have always loved them. Back when I bought them all those years ago, I was torn on getting the Nomics. I’ve gotten more into pure steep ice and have been doing less mountaineering/snowy alpine stuff. Over the years I have used my climbing partner’s 2nd Gen Nomics multiple times and have always loved them. Fast forward to a little over a month ago and I finally bought the new Nomics. Simply put, they are as incredible as I had hoped. The grip is improved over the previous model, it is a little more open and comfortable. The head angle is slightly changed as well and the tools swing even better than the previous generation. Not to mention the petzl ice pick simply can’t be beat! The Nomic is, in my opinion, one of the very best ice and mixed tools out there.
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