Bakoda Tools

[supratentorial]

Some cool snowboard (?) multi-tools: http://www.bakoda.com/?q=bakoda/product_detail/71  They make a half a dozen or so tools but I found these particularly interesting:



U.R.A. Tool

The most versatile tool in our line. The URA, a true pocket friendly tool with more than you need...until you need it.

Features: Durable and lightweight multi-tool * Aluminum and polycarbonate Construction * Stainless steel bit extender * 2-S2 steel bits * Stainless Steel Knife * File * Bottle/Can Opener * Lace Pull/ flathead * Leather Awl * Hex tools #3 & 4 * Ticket clipper * Locking mechanism * Compatible with every binding on Earth * This is a rib friendly tool



Bentley

Our Flagship piece. Flip out ratchet and all the other crucial tools that fold into a cell phone sized device. Designed for the privileged few who care to go above the standard.

Features: Push button, snap open ratchet * 90°/180° bit extension options * Double ended heat treated wrench (10mm/8mm) * 30" Measuring tape * 3-S2 steel bits * Bottle Opener/Lace Tightener * Stainless Steel Knife * Compatible with every binding on Earth * This is a rib friendly tool



McIver (ATTN: Spoonrobot and Defender!)

Bringin' back the tool that gets you out of those dilemmas where everyone has the screw driver but the one that you need. Having the McIver Driver means having them all.

Features: Push button, snap open mechanism * 90°/180° bit extension options * Double ended heat treated wrench (10mm/8mm) * 3-S2 steel bits * Bottle Opener/Lace Tightener * Compatible with every binding on Earth * This is a rib friendly tool

[I'm Still Bison]

I don't know beans about snow-boarding,but those are some cool looking tools ! They look like they can have more generalized applications.Anybody here have one to comment on?

[J-sews]

I must confess, I've never even heard of them. 

Unique looking designs though.

[J-sews]

I'm wondering how wide that folding ratchet blade is on the Bentley tool? It looks like it would be some fine mod hardware.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Anyone spot prices on any of these?

Def

[supratentorial]

Anyone spot prices on any of these?

Def

This is the store where I orginally happened upon the tools during a Google search: http://www.tactics.com/bakoda/snowboard-tools.

A search on Google products finds a bunch of other sellers.  Including a few with sale prices:
http://www.rdcshop.com/index.php?action=manufacturers&nRows=50&mCatId=2573&mName=Bakoda
http://www.princetonoutdoor.com/search.htm?searchterm=Bakoda&x=0&y=0
http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=UVEk0ZOsX8ckmdXIgNbkeZl4WXzhGKdwyvA=?ProductID=nE_AqArbWY4AAAESTwKodAss

[zackhugh]

I have a Bakoda McGiver from a while back.  Picked it up on eBay for around $20 or so.  It seemed like a cool idea but the tools don't seem particularly durable and the spring to open the driver is very weak.  I don't know how their other tools are but I'm leery about picking up a Bentley if the McGiver was any indication of quality. 

[I'm Still Bison]

The durability issue is a shame,because the Bentley looks like it could be a gent's dress multi.

[Fred]

they actually look like they are designed for drugged out hippy snowboarders

[Grant Lamontagne]

Nowadays they seem to be the ones with all the money, so why not?

Def

[J-sews]

I think the McGiver looks pretty gnarley, dude!  O0

[zackhugh]

;D Yeah, actually there is one feature of the McIver that is not often mentioned:

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_110804WABsnowboardtokerSW.3b597905.html

[J-sews]

they actually look like they are designed for drugged out hippy snowboarders

Hmmm, I'm wondering how you were able to make such an accurate statement Fred?    Please step aside, we'd like to check your locker. 

[damota]

;D Yeah, actually there is one feature of the McIver that is not often mentioned:

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_110804WABsnowboardtokerSW.3b597905.html

People like Ms Ylvisaker make me wonder= she thinks??  "There are definitely pieces on it that look exactly like what a marijuana pipe would look like with a screen and a hole to be able to suck through," no proof.
Retorts like that makes me wonder if she is led to think those thoughts through personal experience. She must have really studied its possibility's.
If some are using it for that purpose, they will soon find something else if they are banned, especially if they can legally obtain the proper gear. I thought it was only the UK that was a nanny state?

Dave

[665ae]

We need to bust all the apple tree growers around me too!  They've provided me with nice luscious apples to carve into bongs

[Grant Lamontagne]

If it's one thing I have noticed about your average pothead, it's that they seem to view almost everything as a potential bong!  I have had some friends and acquaintances over the years that were so inclined and that was a popular conversation topic.

Def

[I'm Still Bison]

Apples for bongs..there's a novel approach...get a buzz,and take care of those munchies with one fell swoop.

[Grant Lamontagne]

It's funny how potheads will look at things and think they'd make great bongs and plier people look at the same things and just want to make anything out of them!

Def

[J-sews]

Anybody besides zackhugh already have any of the Bakoda tools? I'm still pondering that Bentley model.   

[alex]

I have the McGiver as well.  I've only used it for snowboard-related repairs, but it works well and has the tools you need - plus a fragile tape-measure that only measures up to 18".  But that's okay because most of us snowboarders can't count past 10 without taking off our boots.... especially when we're stoned. 

I haven't encountered Zack's problem with the spring, but it is starting to pick up some rust and the rubber grip is starting to fall off.  Still, if their ratcheting mechanism is any good I'd like to see it modded into a multi-tool.