When I say penalty, all I mean is that it is more than the alternative option.
If I remember correctly the nomad XC is 1.5 ounces heavier. I did a comparison in this thread.
Dead Air Nomad Ti XC
Edit 10/15/24 I have one here on a form 3 and will be testing it head to head against a scythe ti. Will also compare it to a DD Enticer Lti even though its not a direct comparison like the scythe. If any of you have specific questions or testing you want to see, let me know.rokslide.com
Gotcha. That's helpful. Thank you.