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I'm going for a shoot for about two weeks (photo-video). Leaving Sunday

Poll

My surge has a broken plier head tip and needs to go for warranty. Which tool shoud I take instead

You know you want me to take the LEAP
1 (7.1%)
You may as well take the LEAP and see how it goes
3 (21.4%)
That red LEAP looks tempting
2 (14.3%)
The LEAP may surprise you
1 (7.1%)
Just take the Wave and be done with it
7 (50%)

Total Members Voted: 14

Voting closed: May 12, 2019, 08:47:48 AM

au Offline munecito

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There you go.

I let you guys decide my fate.


nz Offline zoidberg

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What, no comedy option, sigh.


nz Offline Syncop8r

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What, no comedy option, sigh.
The first four options.  :pok:


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I know you want me to know I know I want you to take the leap...that's a mouthfull. :D
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us Offline Poncho65

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I got a funny question--there are 4 votes in the poll for LEAP and only 1 vote for Wave...does 1 vote of Wave = 4 votes for LEAP?  This is almost like self-fulfilling prophecy.  >:D :D


au Offline munecito

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I got a funny question--there are 4 votes in the poll for LEAP and only 1 vote for Wave...does 1 vote of Wave = 4 votes for LEAP?  This is almost like self-fulfilling prophecy.  >:D :D

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Well it is a bit like in the Australian voting system. The candidates decide who to give their preferences, they also sway the public to vote in the way they want them to in order to get a government that can pass laws.  :dunno: :whistle:


au Offline munecito

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You evil people.

7 - 7.

I'll take the broken surge and the red leap.

So, no going back now. It is the red one in my pocket for the duration of my shoot.

Now I can either call myself stupid, or write a raving review of the leap.


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Oops I forgot to vote.


au Offline munecito

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It had to be done and it was done.
« Last Edit: May 12, 2019, 04:24:44 AM by munecito »


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us Offline Poncho65

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Can't wait to hear how it goes and I am also :popcorn: :D


au Offline munecito

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Ok. I got to the hotel.

I have a could of hours before I go to bed and I put everything on charge.

So it was time to install the blade.

I had a look before I installed to see what was that magical system that made the blade stay on once installed.

Well, I can report that it is a little lip that is held by the liner lock. It works by putting the liner lock around the lip at all times to keep the blade in place.

But, is it really permanent?

No. It isn't. If you press hard on the liner lock and reverse the installation procedure you can take the blade off.

Handy for those people that want to carry bladeless but still want to be able to install the blade at will.

Just keep the protector as it is the safest tool to take the blade off.



The updates will keep coming after I start working.


ie Offline McStitchy

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Great info and nice read munecito  :tu:
We did order a Leap for our son and I was wondering if you can reverse the blade insert.

Now I'm thinking of this could be a nice urban/city kinda solution for myself here  :facepalm:


au Offline munecito

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First day done.

It held up great. I used the flat screwdriver, the blade and almost have to use the pliers.

No issues to report.

I think it can probably take a permanent place in my photo belt.



us Offline Poncho65

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That is great news 8) Good to hear it is doing so well :like:


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us Offline Poncho65

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Great pic, mune 8) :like: What kind of photo shoot is it BTW :think: :cheers:


au Offline munecito

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We are shooting content for a betting company here in Australia called TABcorp.


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Sounds interesting :tu: :like:


au Offline munecito

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1 week down. 1 week to go.

The leap has been a great company. I have used all the tools except for the tweezers so far.

They all work as intended. Maybe the bigger flat screwdriver is a little bit filmsy when doing up tripod plates, but that is because I tend to do them up a bit too tight and because it is also on the plastic end of the tool which seems to have a bit of a metal plate under the scales but not much.

The blade is sharp as. It has already drawn blood so I guess the tool and I are one now  :rofl:

When the surge and the wave would sometimes raise eyebrows because of the "mean looking" blade, this one was brandished quite often inside an RSL club and nobody even bat an eyelid.

I really think this tool has earned a place in my photo belt. I will still carry one of the full size brothers but this one will stay in the kit.

Mental note:  Remember to move it to the checked in baggage when travelling by air.


us Offline gerleatherberman

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Great to read the Leap did the trick!
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Glad to hear it is doing so great :tu: Thanks for the thoughts on it and hope it continues to serve you throughout the rest of the trip  :cheers: :like:


au Offline munecito

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I can't fix this with my Leatherman



But they still look pretty



Decency "reclaimed"



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I have had to use this fix before myself ;) Ducttape is a lifesaver :like:


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Not sure why they looked that small



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