Bellingham, Washington has one of the most vibrant and active trail building communities in the world. We take our trail building serious and with tons of amazing mountains, there are no shortage of options. It is no surprise that a Bellingham trail builder decided to create a tool to make trail building more convenient, especially when you want to ride and do trail work and don't have a tool stash. Bill Hasenjaeger is a one man show that designs and manufactures the tools in his garage. After several months of use I can say the tool is worth every penny. Flawless operation, lightweight and easy to fit in most hydration packs, the Trail Boss has become something I can't live without. Check out the video to learn more about the tools and Bill's shop. -Kevin Menard (Transition Bikes Owner) |
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"The Trail Boss’ strength and usefulness is in its multiple-segment handle. Made from pultruded structural fiberglass and precision machined 6061-T651 aluminum couplings, the handle is both strong and durable, while being supple enough to absorb the shock from hard blows to the dirt."
"Tested in extremes ranging from Pacific Northwest rain forest to Southern California coastal mountains and deserts, the trail tool can tackle it all: mud, roots, rocks, forest duff, glacial till, hard-packed clay, sand, brush. "
Both of those quotes are taken right from the website. I dont think strength is really in question with this product.
Personally though, I think I'll stick to carrying around proper tools, given how cheap they are (£20 or so) and how short our trails are over here, it's probably not worth spending so much on a tool that packs down so small. I appreciate that it's a totally different thing in canada though where the forests/hills there stretch for miles and miles, and you don't want to be carrying a full size mattock or whatever with you.
My tip, Buy one of those half-length shovels, make a strap, and throw it across your back diagonally...just make sure you wear your helmet cause it hurts to get smacked in the head by it.
Seems the perfect solution for the rider who is dedicated to keeping his local trails in tip-top shape. I probably wouldn't use it if I was going out with a group for a big work day, but definitely a great tool for a quick ride and work session.
Often want/need to work on part of a trail but would prefer riding without a bob trailer or packing in a number of tools. This (plus a chainsaw) would fit the Dakine builders pack nicely.
I agree with sambs827, I rarely build with a shovel. McLeod and a pick is perfect. If I'd add something it would be a super sturdy rake attachment.... and maybe a build-in Scotch flask in one of the handle parts.
Edit: Whoa.. wait... what... $240???
Secondly, are you seriously suggesting that the rest of the world steps in line with Canada and America and Switches to the imperial system? The imperial system is the bane of my life, why the hell you guys continue to use it is beyond me
The only way you could make it any more difficult than it is, is if you actually made a foot the size of the individual doing the measuring. The system should have died when the person who came up with it presented it for the first time.
and as far as raising the temperature of water 1 btu raises 1 lb of water 1' F, 1 Joule raises 1 gram of water 1'f
C to F conversion x 1.8 = 32 .
and how many inches in a foot? really, you cant be that dumb.
My examples were mixing units which is standard fare for imperial. The fact that the relationships are twisted makes it anything but simple.
You say imperial is easy. Try this basic problem and ponder its simplicity. Off the top of your head, how many inches are in 1.39 miles?
5280 x 12 = 63,360
I get that mixing units makes things difficult, I was not challenging that. I was saying only that metric is more accurate.
12" Handle Segment ($45)
3-Piece Handle Set ($150)
4-Piece Handle Set ($195)
McLeod Head ($55)
Saw Head ($40)
Axe/Mattock ($55)
Pick/Mattock ($55)
Collar ($10)
End Plug ($5)
$195 if you buy the 3 segment + macleod head setup
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