Gerber's at Target

seagullplayer · **on:** November 23, 2009, 08:26:28 PM

I saw these at Target this weekend, I think they may just have them for Holiday sales.

Anyone own either or both, would you recommend them?

Suspention?

They also carry the Ripstop, but I don't have a picture handy.

AHB · **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2009, 08:32:24 PM

Haven't got one myself, but here's a thread about it: Click...
There seems to be mixed feelings about that tool among the members here..

DaveK · **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2009, 08:41:47 PM

I have mixed feelings about it amongst myself!

It's not the toughest tool on the market and there have been a few stories of them falling apart under light use. I have one, and it was a gift from my kids, so I make point of using it from time to time and it's been absolutely fine for me with light use.

I would summarise by saying that it isn't as reliable as a Leatherman Wave or a Victorinox Spirit, but then again - it ain't in the same price bracket as the Wave or the Spirit either. It may therefore be considered reasonable value for money - just a thought!

I don't have a Ripstop, but it's apparently a variant of the Gerber "Suspension Line", there are some others too, like the Tread and maybe some more - not sure.

seagullplayer · **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2009, 12:27:24 AM

Quote from: AHB on November 23, 2009, 08:32:24 PM

Haven't got one myself, but here's a thread about it: Click...
There seems to be mixed feelings about that tool among the members here..

Thanks that link was great. I knew there must have been something about it around here, I just needed to go back a few more pages, or learn to use the search feature...

I think my brothers and sons might see one in their stockings.

american lockpicker · **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2009, 01:41:59 AM

Don't buy.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2009, 01:51:00 AM

The Suspension (or any of its clones like the Ripstop) are probably okaaaaaaay.....

...but I'll bet your brothers and sons would appreciate a Leatherman Kick or Fuse a lot more seagullplayer.

(at about the same price too)

Zack · **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:54:57 AM

Get the Kick in the gift tin at Target. The tins are useful for holding various bits, or you can dump your daily edc at the end of the day into them.

scrappy · **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:25:37 AM

I say go for it
I don't like the tool but my non tool friends think it is the coolest tool ever. I guess it is stylish looking and has lots of stuff in the handles

AHB · **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:50:42 AM

+1 on Kick, it really is a good tool..

Freudian Frog · **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2009, 08:17:59 AM

I'd say the Suspension is GREAT as an entry tool. Spring loaded pliers and one-handed outside-opening blades make a great light tool at a very reasonable price.

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:22:53 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on November 24, 2009, 08:17:59 AM

I'd say the Suspension is GREAT as an entry tool. Spring loaded pliers and one-handed outside-opening blades make a great light tool at a very reasonable price.

Haha! That guy is such a kidder! Good one Frog!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:29:00 AM

Quote from: J-sews on November 26, 2009, 04:22:53 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on November 24, 2009, 08:17:59 AM
I'd say the Suspension is GREAT as an entry tool. Spring loaded pliers and one-handed outside-opening blades make a great light tool at a very reasonable price.

Haha! That guy is such a kidder! Good one Frog!

In all seriousness though, it's a great toy and a decent tool for the price. It's been proven that the quality control kinda sucks, but eh, the one I have hasn't had any problems. I've never built a closet with it though.

So if it breaks I'm sure it'd get them asking, "Is there better out there?"
Always a good thing.

So yeah, just make sure they're not gonna be doing industrial work with it... or something.

EDIT: I'm also pretty sure people have only had a problem with the pliers, the rest of the tools are fine though I think some people complain about the design of the phillips.

ringzero · **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2009, 10:31:28 AM

I've owned a Suspension for a couple of years and it's been used a lot around the house with no issues whatsoever.

The very nice spring loaded pliers make it my favorite multi for any sort of electrical work. I've abused the pliers by twisting sidewise with them to snap off chunks of wall paneling without any problem.

The outside opening plain edge, serrated blade, and scissors are all very nice. The woodsaw is short, but works quite well.

Phillips driver is of the flattened variety, but it works fine for light to medium tasks. The slothead drivers work fine.

The one implement that is horrible is the canopener. It will open a can, but takes some patience and makes a ragged mess of the lid.

Lockup is secure on all implements.

All in all, I love my Suspension. I use it more than any of my other multis, which I admit are probably heavier duty than the Suspension, but also cost about twice as much.

.

MultiMat · **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2009, 02:52:46 PM

My son's 8 & 11 thought my Suspension was VERY cool , I sent it too another member & I believe it is earning it's keep as a paper weight

. The boys were surprised I sent it away , but I do not miss it

AHB · **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2009, 04:53:37 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on November 24, 2009, 08:17:59 AM

I'd say the Suspension is GREAT as an entry tool. Spring loaded pliers and one-handed outside-opening blades make a great light tool at a very reasonable price.

Rule #1.
Never listen to the frog...

seagullplayer · **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2009, 04:12:07 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

I am sure my adult sons would be happy with it, it would see pretty light duty with both of them, at least until I am dead, they get me to fix everything now...

But my youngest brother is an industrial maintenace man, his could see some serious duty, if he liked it.
I might look at going up a motch for his gift.

I didn't see the leatherman at the Target I was in, but I did find in on the website, I will have to ask at the store.

Sazabi · **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2009, 04:23:13 PM

Quote from: seagullplayer on November 27, 2009, 04:12:07 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

I am sure my adult sons would be happy with it, it would see pretty light duty with both of them, at least until I am dead, they get me to fix everything now...

But my youngest brother is an industrial maintenace man, his could see some serious duty, if he liked it.
I might look at going up a motch for his gift.

I didn't see the leatherman at the Target I was in, but I did find in on the website, I will have to ask at the store.

You may want to look at eleatherman.com for the Leatherman, or watch EDCSource for either one or a Victorinox Spirit.

hawkchucker · **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2009, 01:06:09 AM

Oh Sweet lord I am gone for 3 monthes and the Suspension still lives?

Please Please Please dont get it!!

MultiMat · **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2009, 03:17:44 AM

Were have you been John

.

Do you still have the ssmurfy hair cut

hawkchucker · **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:35:34 PM

Nope Hair is now long again and I am back. Unfortunatly so is the Gerber Suspension. I still cant believe that Gerbers brain children at R&D havent been tortured for the design of that piece of crap. I mean really what were they thinking?

I would pick the Kick!!

Mike 56 · **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:47:16 PM

Costco has the Kick/Mirca combo for 25.00.
Mike

hawkchucker · **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:50:54 PM

Now that is a really good deal.

cerbera147 · **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2009, 08:09:05 PM

The Suspension was the multitool that peaked my interest in multitools. I picked up a Gerber brochure and read with fascination. Then I googled it which brought me to this very site and one of hawkchucker's rants on the Suspension

This made me consider the Leatherman. I was lucky and got a Leatherman Squirt and Wave at almost half the retail price

I am very glad with my purchases; they just ooze quality. The bottom line is I totally recommend the Wave to all; while price is an issue you do a get a tool for life

AHB · **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2009, 08:23:34 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on December 12, 2009, 08:09:05 PM

The Suspension was the multitool that peaked my interest in multitools. I picked up a Gerber brochure and read with fascination. Then I googled it which brought me to this very site and one of hawkchucker's rants on the Suspension

This made me consider the Leatherman. I was lucky and got a Leatherman Squirt and Wave at almost half the retail price

I am very glad with my purchases; they just ooze quality. The bottom line is I totally recommend the Wave to all; while price is an issue you do a get a tool for life

Congrats on the great deal and a real good choice...

hawkchucker · **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2009, 09:14:23 PM

Ahhhhhh I have gotten through to someone!

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