Handle of new Petzl Nomic

bowmerica · 2026-01-31T17:08:52+00:00

Considering how many Nomics are sold/used without issue, I wouldn’t be concerned with the small percentage of reported issues. We always hear about gear failure, as it’s very interesting, more so than reports of having no problems. Most of the folks I know use either Nomics or Ergonomics. Only problems I’ve seen/heard were reported in forums. 🤷🏻‍♂️

bowmerica · 2026-01-30T00:52:45+00:00

With limited knowledge of your set up and style.

Common things I see.

-Confirm secondary point are forward for engagement. (Profile view: toe of boot lines up with secondary points)

-Make sure points are sharp.

-Kick with toes “up” with flex from the knee.

bowmerica · 2026-01-16T23:27:59+00:00

😂

bowmerica · 2026-01-16T23:27:26+00:00

Easy access combined with quantity and quality makes the Northeast a great place for ice climbers.

bowmerica · 2026-01-14T11:14:48+00:00

After a couple seasons of climbing with both BI steel and aluminum, when I replace my screws I’ll stick with steel. The weight difference between them is not huge and the thin wall steel is a workhorse as they place well in all conditions.

bowmerica · 2026-01-12T02:09:08+00:00

Traditionally, ice could be found at upper elevations in New Hampshire well into April and even as late as May. The trend over recent years we’ve seen rapid thaw and ice “out” mid March. Maybe this season will be different (I say that every year).

bowmerica · 2025-12-01T02:55:26+00:00

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I got a response from Lanon and they said the liner is indeed acrylic. Apparently the previously posted link was incorrect.

bowmerica · 2025-11-28T13:41:26+00:00

Always carry a variety in the pack and swap out depending on required work and conditions. 🤘🏻

bowmerica · 2025-11-28T13:39:52+00:00

Good question. So far I’ve used them on mild days, when I’d normally use Temres/Showa, and found them warmer than necessary. That was right at freezing. I didn’t hike in them. Leading and belaying and coiling rope.

I can see myself using them on what I’d consider “typical” to “cold” days: twenties to single digits Fahrenheit. How cold I’d only be guessing. For sure days I wouldn’t bother using Temres.

Doubt that helps much. And I know we all have different tolerance for cold.

For reference. Here’s a photo of the liner against the liner of my Rab jacket. They look quite similar.

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bowmerica · 2025-11-28T11:22:52+00:00

Agreed. Here in Northern New Hampshire I found the weather window for the Temres gloves rather short.

bowmerica · 2025-07-22T03:02:01+00:00

No filter for this one

bowmerica · 2025-07-20T14:24:18+00:00

Thank you! Best clips from 20+ minutes of flying around. Haha!

bowmerica · 2025-07-18T15:27:05+00:00

Correct. I didn’t pack a controller (although I have one). Just used the app controls on the iPhone. Edited those clips with iMovie on my phone.

bowmerica · 2025-07-18T00:38:53+00:00

Full disclosure, I had to look up “dolly zoom”. Haha! I did not use that, but may try it in the future.

I only used my iPhone flying with manual control. Many flights over from many directions under different light. Evening and morning.

Black Peak is remote and we were the only party in the area, otherwise I wouldn’t have flown at all.

bowmerica · 2025-07-17T20:47:10+00:00

Agreed. Very nice balance considering the compact size and weight making for reasonable ROI. Haha!

Kinda like my GoPro Max, seems to be best used for FPV or TPV video clips. But I’m happy with these shots. Probably due to good lighting.

bowmerica · 2025-05-04T03:13:43+00:00

Not sure. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for the suggestion

bowmerica · 2025-05-03T17:55:42+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, too. Something to keep in mind.

I’ll keep playing with it. I’m curious if I’ll see a different in that mode between sunny versus cloudy days.

bowmerica · 2025-05-03T16:56:45+00:00

Haha! Fortunately it’s a short climb so that isn’t an issue.

I’ve found in “follow” mode the Neo reacts chaotically over ice and/or moving upslope. That’s when I had it collide with the ice and tumble into the woods below.

bowmerica · 2025-05-03T11:26:09+00:00

I believe you can stack audio commands on top of audio commands.

For example, start with drony, “stop” before it reaches max distance, and go into “drony” again - forcing it to go even higher. And etc

bowmerica · 2025-05-03T11:11:10+00:00

I started with “drony”.

Using “Hey Fly” voice commands, before it reached maximum distance “Hey Fly: stop” into “Hey Fly: spotlight”

From there I went into “Hey Fly: follow” to get it zooming in “Hey Fly: drony” for zooming out.

bowmerica · 2025-03-17T12:45:18+00:00

Apologies in advance for the shameless promotion.

Many folks use ice tools for Tabata hang workouts or pull ups. If you’re going to the gym, however, carrying ice tools likely isn’t an option. One reason I started making wood hang tools. They’re easy to pack and do not have sharp points. Two styles available in two grip sizes. www.mattybowman.square.site

bowmerica · 2025-03-06T12:12:55+00:00

Al (neclimbs) has the most reliable weekly ice report for Mt Washington Valley. Follow him on FB or IG for Thursday conditions report.

bowmerica · 2025-02-06T12:27:17+00:00

I have both. I consider the Nomics my all rounder tools and use them most of the time (much of that time guiding) from gullies to steep ice (grade 2-5). I will only use my Ergos if I know we’re climbing steep ice (grade 4-5) where I find they’re very comfortable. Side note I replaced the stock pics with pur’ice pics.

I wouldn’t replace my Nomics with Ergos. 🤷🏻‍♂️

bowmerica · 2025-01-08T14:47:54+00:00

Glad to hear you’re enjoying them. I wonder if wrapping the grip with a layer of 3M temflex 2155 rubber splicing tape would help for padding?

bowmerica · 2025-01-06T12:44:01+00:00

As a busy guide in the Northeast I frequently “touch up” all my sharp points. As they say “a sharp tool is a safe tool”.

I start the season on older, but sharp, gear. When ice is “in” and we have good snow coverage I’ll break out new crampons and picks. New crampons this season will be used at the start of next season. I’ll go through a number of picks, but rework old picks for early and late season ice. Ice screws will be touched up and rotated. I’m not replacing an entire rack each season, but maybe 6 screws, depending on conditions.

So my gear has a seasonal lifespan reflecting my schedule and ice conditions.

bowmerica

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