daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 So it might seem obvious, but hey I'm not too smart. I've never used one of these until recently just to do binding slash plate adjustments. So good and fast and small and fast and good! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) I prefer these, easy to keep in pocket on slopes Edited December 10, 2018 by pokkis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) They're nice! Where you get that from? Little bit of an impale hazard perhaps On the hill I carry this and a few other little things in a small lift pass pouch in my hydration pack. I like the little moment arm extender thing. Edited December 10, 2018 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Google fix it sticks, and you find lot a places wher ethey sell them. I had earlier similar than yours but it was too thick for my pocket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 One allen key usually covers most field repairs. I hate having stuff moving around in pockets, cell phones wallets, car keys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, billyt. said: One allen key usually covers most field repairs. I hate having stuff moving around in pockets, cell phones wallets, car keys! The only thing in my pockets is chocolate! Nothing that could break my ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Had a back pac once riding to work on powder day, and the zipper failed. trying to find stuff in the snow, learned a lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Ouch. That sucks. Actually, that's the worst. I just use a hydration pack with a little lift pass pouch inside with a small number of finger sized tools. Had a few bladders in the past burst but this brand Geigerrig (sp?) hasn't missed a beat yet. Oh except for when I tried an extreme carve, loaded up my tail and flew into the sky and landed on it on my back while spinning and ripped a strap, which I just knotted to reattach it. Bladder is fine though. Still using the same pack today. Recommend their products. I hate getting dehy on the mountain. Edited December 10, 2018 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, daveo said: The only thing in my pockets is chocolate! You can probably trade chocolate for tools/assistance. I carry this tiny bike multi-tool. Would suck to completely strip a TD3, but it would let me limp home if something went wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I like the look of this tool, also. But same issue as yours @Corey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Those things with fixed heads are only fine if they have all heads you need, and any of them is not broken. Due that i prefer Fixit, i can pick any std head i need and replace any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Good point. I think I should hunt out all the heads I need for my Burton tool and just carry heads instead of a few little tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyzerbomber Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Second bump for fix-it-sticks!! Easily adapt for boot, board and binding fixes. A little heavy but simple and POWERFUL. Those and a adjustable box cutter knife is all I keep in my kit, along with some replacement fasteners of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I’ve updated all of the hardware on my boots & bindings (on all boards) such that the only tool required for any adjustment or fix is a 4mm hex wrench. Easy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Corey said: You can probably trade chocolate for tools/assistance. I carry this tiny bike multi-tool. Would suck to completely strip a TD3, but it would let me limp home if something went wrong. I had one like that, but didn't like that the heads can not be fixed in extended position, they move all the time... Burton's tool with the side arm is ok, but sometimes can not reach certain screws, as the head is to close to the body of the handle. I find this type of tool to be ideal: Edited December 11, 2018 by BlueB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, queequeg said: I’ve updated all of the hardware on my boots & bindings (on all boards) such that the only tool required for any adjustment or fix is a 4mm hex wrench. Easy. Hmmm. I'm going to do that now. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, BlueB said: I had one like that, but didn't like that the heads can not be fixed in extended position, they move all the time... Burton's tool with the side arm is ok, but sometimes can not reach certain screws, as the head is to close to the body of the handle. I find this type of tool to be ideal: Yeah I can see the Burton tool getting in the way of some bolts. Seems okay with what I've got now, though. I have one similar to your Husky, but could not apply enough torque to undo a binding bolt once. I did it up in the snow when adjusting a few things. I guess when it got back to normal temp it expanded or something. My mate's Burton handled it fine though, so I got my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 4:20 PM, daveo said: I like the look of this tool, also. But same issue as yours @Corey. I've got that one and it rocks. The hex is too small for anything, but the PZ2 bit grips really well. Fits anywhere and you don't know it's there. If you're the type that is constantly adjusting things after every run you might want something that is a bit more hand-friendly, but this is a really good tool to have for emergencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 I have a tool similar to the one that BlueB showed, but the handle can also pivot into an "L" shape for more torque if needed to get something loose. To avoid the risk of impaling myself on the tool in a fall. I keep it plus a couple of other ice scraping devices (for binding clogs when the temperature is near freezing) in a very small fanny pack that I attach to the front of my front boot. The waist strap on the fanny pack is too long, so I just wrap it around the boot twice. I also have a couple of paper clips handy to dig ice out of socket heads if needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 9:10 AM, pokkis said: I prefer these, easy to keep in pocket on slopes These look great, but hex what is not what I would be needing. If there was a Pozidriv ( for F2)/Torx (UPZ) combination available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, nutmeg said: These look great, but hex what is not what I would be needing. If there was a Pozidriv ( for F2)/Torx (UPZ) combination available. The bits are removable and replaceable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 On 12/13/2018 at 6:38 PM, daveo said: The bits are removable and replaceable... Afaict there is a version with fixed bits ("Fix It Sticks Originals - with permanently installed steel bits") and one with exchangeable bits ("Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition"). But the replaceable edition seems to be somehow the worst of two worlds, less compact than other tools but still with lots of pieces that are easy to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) I have Stix with replaceable, and magnets keep them nice in place, never lost any heads. I say that only impovement could be that basic heads would be magnetic so they would keep them linked togethere when not in use. Otherwise it is already best tool i have seen. OK it is missing bottle opener, but having one extra pice of my favourite ones, Pozidrive 3, Hex 4, 13mm nut opener, is no issue Edited December 15, 2018 by pokkis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted December 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Plus you can always just use your teeth to open bottles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 You noughty boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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