slabber Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Bumping this thread. I've had a tool similar to Dakine Torque driver but it failed. I like the Dakine Stance, but feel it will lack leverage when needed. Esp as has bonus tape measure. Burton EST tool is on clearance locally but you're limited to two bits. I'd like both Philips and allen key bits so bit storage would be good. Burton Bullet looks decent but perhaps as mentioned, limiting with lack of clearance. Any other decent options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Actually, may have found what I am looking for. Will try ordering one of these. Looks like 8 1/4" shank bits and can be folded for leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 I have that green Dakine Stance and don’t love it. You have to screw the back cap off to get at the bits (which are easily lost) and the cap can twist off if you happen to be unscrewing a tight bolt (you can’t just press down on the end of the screwdriver or the cap will unscrew—you need to hold the sides). Multiple tool head standards on equipment can go die in a fire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 @slabber where are you ordering that screwdriver? Quick internet search comes up dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextcarve Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, gawdzira said: @slabber where are you ordering that screwdriver? Quick internet search comes up dry. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005204900147.html Chinese characters were the hint for my search. Alternative: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004860451573.html Edited November 10, 2023 by nextcarve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Found the tool on Amazon for $59. Kept looking on Aliexpress and found priced as low as $1.66 My pocket Dakine still works well and I upgraded to #3 PoziDriv diamond coated insert bit for F2's. Wiha 71223 No.3 x 25mm PoziDriv Diamond Insert Bit https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805003584377.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.310a7c59izkfsY&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=be76649c-ea19-4f7e-a16d-04b239d464eb&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:be76649c-ea19-4f7e-a16d-04b239d464eb,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!13.05!1.66!!!94.70!!%402101efec16996386071394867e346b!12000032040929227!rec!US!!AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 33 minutes ago, nextcarve said: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005204900147.html Chinese characters were the hint for my search. Alternative: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004860451573.html Yup, Aliexpress. Japanese katakana chars actually on this unit. This is the vendor i ordered from: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005931993424.html? The alternative comes with a bit selection that is not as useful in my mind. The one I ordered has M4, M5 and M6 hex bits which I prefer over the bits in the orange unit. I thought the bit storage on the orange might be better but the hex bits sold me on the other. 3 minutes ago, Pat Donnelly said: Found the tool on Amazon for $59. Kept looking on Aliexpress and found priced as low as $1.66 My pocket Dakine still works well and I upgraded to #3 PoziDriv diamond coated insert bit for F2's. Wiha 71223 No.3 x 25mm PoziDriv Diamond Insert Bit https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805003584377.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.310a7c59izkfsY&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.362094.0&scm_id=1007.40050.362094.0&scm-url=1007.40050.362094.0&pvid=be76649c-ea19-4f7e-a16d-04b239d464eb&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.362094.0,pvid:be76649c-ea19-4f7e-a16d-04b239d464eb,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!13.05!1.66!!!94.70!!%402101efec16996386071394867e346b!12000032040929227!rec!US!!AB On Aliexpress, need to be careful to ensure you're looking at the price for the 'selected' model in case there are multiple variants. That vendor has the picture of the more expensive unit showing in the preview but it's more expensive than my seller when you have the right model selected. Also some are 'free shipping' whereas others that appear cheaper initially have shipping extra. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Garmin watch. Tells me how many calories I burned and how high my HR spikes when I scream at someone on the slopes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechocolate Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 If you like low profile and hate bulky crap in your pockets https://www.amazon.ca/Neiko-03044A-Mini-Size-Ratcheting-Screwdriver/dp/B000XYOUS6?th=1 https://www.amazon.ca/Bosch-27382-Extra-Pozidriv-2-Inch/dp/B000WA4V80/ref=sr_1_76?crid=26RBF66SNY7YG&keywords=pozidriv+bit&qid=1699678497&sprefix=pozid%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Odd Job said: Garmin watch. Tells me how many calories I burned and how high my HR spikes when I scream at someone on the slopes. On that theme, there's one thing I always carry.... an old hotel door entry card, for scraping the ice off the bottom of my board. If you sit on a board at lunch time that warms the base, after which snow tends to stick to it. Guaranteed that card gets used every day to remove that stuck snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Tool arrived today, decent transit time from China. Branded Fukuoka Tool (Japanese name) but clearly of Chinese origin. Fairly bulbous handle. Seems decent. Will see how it functions and report back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) So this tool didn't pass the test for me. It's actually pretty good overall but the bit holder was too 'fat' to allow the bit to reach the screw in my sidewinder toe block. As seen in the photo, the opening narrows and the standard bit isn't long enough to reach the screw without the bit socket hitting the sides. I need to use a standard T-handle for this specific setup. Edited December 10, 2023 by slabber typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 https://www.tognar.com/skimd-pro-glide-waxing-system/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Odd Job said: https://www.tognar.com/skimd-pro-glide-waxing-system/ I have one of these collecting dust on the shelf. Look the upcoming thread in the classifieds or PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 10:40 PM, slabber said: So this tool didn't pass the test for me. It's actually pretty good overall but the bit holder was too 'fat' to allow the bit to reach the screw in my sidewinder toe block. As seen in the photo, the opening narrows and the standard bit isn't long enough to reach the screw without the bit socket hitting the sides. I need to use a standard T-handle for this specific setup. Fixed with longer bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 8:35 AM, *Ace* said: I have one of these collecting dust on the shelf. Look the upcoming thread in the classifieds or PM me. I’m curious why? Do you happen to have an extra one, or you don’t find the Wax Whizard / SkiMD Pro-Glide useful? I think this tool is a very quick and easy way to get wax on a board and is especially useful and convenient when traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 12/12/2018 at 9:08 AM, Wolf said: small fanny pack that I attach to the front of my front boot Now there's a novel idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Seen these? Funny that there is a pro model. https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Binding-Pro-Black/dp/B09W4LWG81/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=beer%2Bbinding%2Bpro&qid=1703870802&sr=8-1&th=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhufish Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 Burton EST tool is my favorite for Phillips screws. It's a lump of metal in your pocket, but not a pointy one at least. SG plate bindings use one size hex head and come with an L key which fits under the removable cover of the binding. I wrapped mine in some electrical tape to prevent it from rattling. Pretty awesome I think. Still searching for a multi bit system I like for splitboarding. Cycling tools seem like the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/29/2023 at 10:27 AM, pmorita said: Seen these? Funny that there is a pro model. https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Binding-Pro-Black/dp/B09W4LWG81/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=beer%2Bbinding%2Bpro&qid=1703870802&sr=8-1&th=1 Oh! The perfect gift for a friend of mine. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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