Hey i was wondering what kind of tools you bring to the mountain and what brand tuning accessories you use. Are the waxing irons the same or are there ones that are better than others? This is my first year with brand new gear and i want to take care of it. (My second year over all snowboarding). Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I always carry the burton tool with me so I can adjust/tighten things if need be...my most recent setup is 2 years old and ive never actually had to stop to adjust it but its always nice to have. Usually my friends are the ones that need to use it for some reason lol
I have a million $40 tech shop gift certificates to Sportchek, so I just take my shit in there & they give it a base grind + sharpen the edges & give it a hot wax.
I don't bring any tools to the hill! Been snowboarding 20 years and only NEEDED tools at the hill once or twice. The on site shop always has tools you can use.
For what it's worth, when I setup my boards I tighten the binding screws down with a cordless drill. I set the chuck to a firm tension that isn't hard enough to start pulling the inserts, but firm enough to ensure they don't back off. Plus most hardware is pre-treated with threadlock. Install it right once and you shouldn't need to keep tightening. I check mine about every 10 trips to the hill just to be sure.
I carry the standard Dakine tool. I don't know what it's called, but it's kind of T-shaped and looks almost like a skate tool. It has come in handy for me and my buddies on more than one occasion.
I would only carry a tool if I was in the backcountry. Every resort has benches. I bet there are over 30 tool benches between Breck and Keystone alone.
Ever tried to use on of those benches? stripped drivers and you have to untangle the security cable every half turn. Get a Burton Zip and thank me next time you have to tighten something.
As far as irons and tuning stuff I would say just go with the dakine super tune i think its called that comes with the iron/waxing tools, edge sharpener, file, etc....ive seen oneballjay ones too i think. If your looking cheap you could find a shitty old clothes iron and buy a scraper and buffer.
I like the metal scrapers better but its nice having both
if i carry anything its usually the burton bullet tool. not quite as small as the burton slim but still not too bulky. with the flip up handle and ratchet it makes it easier to loosen and tighten on the go.
Yeah, bringing tools are pretty pointless at a resort. The benches or rental shop will have whatever you need, and I have never met rental staff who wouldn't let you borrow tools. I would only bring something if your going backcountry. If you're still looking for a tool I like the Dakine Torque Driver; it's small and it's all I have ever needed.
I use the Burton EST tool. It's awesome because I only need a #2 and #3 Phillips for my bindings. It only has both of these and a bottle opener, and it simply unfolds so it can easily be used with gloves on. It also comes in a load of colors to choose from. The best thing about it is that it's all one piece, so there are no small screw heads to be lost in the snow like with the Dakine tool that I previously used.
I always check my stuff and rarely need to adjust/tighten things, but carry a pocket burton tool...and therefore I have met some nice damsels and have let them abuse my tool :laugh:
I keep a hex driver and a couple of metric allen wrenches in my pack...the only tools I'll need to tighten anything on my boots or bindings. The pack stays in my truck or the lodge, though. The only thing I actually keep on me is my cable lock.
Although it may seem like a trivial use, sometimes a blade is the quickest way to get compacted snow off the base of your binding. I've also used it to get compacted snow off the bottom of my daughter's boot when she can't get her boot into her binding any more.
wouldn't the drive bits work just as well? Just scratchin my brain, not arguing lol
And yeah outdoors you always need tools...I just don't consider a catered mountain resort an "outdoors" scenario where a blade is needed which is why I'm curious to know if it has actually been beneficial
They'd work, but not as well. You have more of a reach with a knife, plus you can take the snow off with a scraping or slicing motion. With a pocket screwdriver you're pretty much limited to a stabbing motion. Mind you I'm talking about a proper folding knife with a 4" blade, not some dinky penknife.
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