iain Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 I have lost my nut tool and am about to get another. I was wondering if anyone has used the Trango Shark, and if so, if it works well for them. Can it survive bashing things? I'm usually a simpler-is-better cheapo person but this looked like a cool idea. Quote
Dr_Crash Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Looking forward to an opportunity to lose the nut tool and the knife in a single occasion? drC Quote
iain Posted June 1, 2005 Author Posted June 1, 2005 No, I'm looking forward to info about this product from someone who has actually used it. Quote
chucK Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I don't quite get the advantage of one of these things. You can get very small lightweight knives that you can put in your pocket. I guess if you're wearing lycra with no pockets that shark thing might be useful? Quote
billcoe Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I have lost my nut tool and am about to get another. I was wondering if anyone has used the Trango Shark, and if so, if it works well for them. Can it survive bashing things? I'm usually a simpler-is-better cheapo person but this looked like a cool idea. I have one (gear freak) and although I love it - it's not the ultimate tool. The knife is very high quality, the nut tool is strong yet still light, but the bashing end is a little on the small side to be a hitting with a fist. Regards; Bill Quote
iain Posted June 1, 2005 Author Posted June 1, 2005 Thanks Bill! Chuck - yeah not sure if it is necessary but I have neither of those items right now. I would like a nut tool with a good bashing end on it though, like the metolius ones I guess. Quote
Squid Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Check out the ti nut tool made by Ushba. I found it online for a decent price here. Quote
snoboy Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I love my USHBA tool. It's thin up front, and has a great bashing end at the back. Quote
Cobra_Commander Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 If you can't open a beer with ANY nut tool, you should not be allowed to have alcoholic beverages, period. Quote
billcoe Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I have the USHBA too (gear freak), and it's amazingly awesome light, futhermore, it has a great end to smack with your palm, but it is flimsy and will bend easily. If it was slightly wider material and a bit stiffer, it might be the ultimate. But it isn't. BTW, the wisdom of Cobra commander is obvious -total agreement here with that statement. Quote
Ade Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 If it was slightly wider material and a bit stiffer, it might be the ultimate. So like made of steel then... Quote
Couloir Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 If you can't open a beer with ANY nut tool, you should not be allowed to have alcoholic beverages, period. I agree! Quote
thelawgoddess Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 If you can't open a beer with ANY nut tool, you should not be allowed to have alcoholic beverages, period. you shouldn't even need a nut tool. a 'biner works just fine. (and i like the ushba tool! ) Quote
Dr_Crash Posted June 7, 2005 Posted June 7, 2005 You guys are reading too much titanium marketing. The USHBA is incredbly ohmygod light yet it is advertised at 45 g, to be compared with the BDEL at 44 g, or the DMM at 49 g. Really, can you tell the difference? (As far as beer goes, they all open the bottles, yes.) drC Quote
Dru Posted June 7, 2005 Posted June 7, 2005 No, I'm looking forward to info about this product from someone who has actually used it. How many NOLS courses should they have taken? How long should they have worked in a gear store? How hard must they lead? How many parties should they have held up on Outer Space while trying to booty a cam with the tool? Quote
Squid Posted June 8, 2005 Posted June 8, 2005 The cool part about the Ushba isn't the material, but the shape- you can really punch the end of this thing without trashing your hand. The shape is better than Metolius' equivalent device. Quote
snoboy Posted June 8, 2005 Posted June 8, 2005 You guys are reading too much titanium marketing. The USHBA is incredbly ohmygod light yet it is advertised at 45 g, to be compared with the BDEL at 44 g, or the DMM at 49 g. Really, can you tell the difference? (As far as beer goes, they all open the bottles, yes.) drC Nothing to do with weight. It's the way it's made. It just works better Quote
Dr_Crash Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 Squid, sorry, my post was an answer to billcoe saying that tool is incredibly light. I've heard great things about the bashing end of the Ushba tool too. I personnally have used a BD and now use a DMM, which is ok, though not great by any means. I bash on it with a cowbell drC Quote
Squid Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 You are forgiven. That is my good deed for the day. Now I can guiltlessly be a complete asshole for the remainder of the day. Quote
iain Posted June 18, 2005 Author Posted June 18, 2005 I ended up ordering one of these: I haven't seen it for retail anywhere for some reason, nor is it on Ushba's site. Quote
cj001f Posted June 18, 2005 Posted June 18, 2005 Not quite the same, but this gadget is cool: http://canyoneeringusa.com/shop/view_product.php?product=iml700b Quote
Squid Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 BTW- Some painful hammering on my tool (not Ushba) this weekend has inspired me to doctor my shitty nut-tool. I'm thinking about getting some rubberized tool-dip for the butt of my nut tool. Does anyone have any recommendations on materials that will give a good, cushioned surface for pounding? Quote
forrest_m Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 Does anyone have any recommendations on materials that will give a good, cushioned surface for pounding? [insert obvious sexual reference here] Quote
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