Toolbelt, literally
There’s a company so cool there aren’t words to describe them. Just numbers. 686 specializes in sport gear. Mainly snow and skating gear. While I neither ski nor skate, I sure can appreciate the convenience of having some basic tools handy. Especially when they are cleverly disguised in an accessory such as a belt. A toolbelt.
This belt integrates a #2 Phillips and #2 flathead screwdrivers, and 1/2, 9/16, and 3/8-inch wrenches as well as a bottle opener. Such tools are pretty convenient to have on hand for a number of chores, but supposedly they are particularly advantageous while on the slopes.
There is also a skaters version available which incorporates a #2 Phillips screwdriver 1/2, 9/16, and 3/8-inch wrenches. I guess a skater needs one less tool than a skier. Both go for $34.95 on Dog Funk.
The snow belt is also available for women (I guess women don’t skate). The womens toolbelts run between $49.95 and $69.95. Why more expensive? Because they’re prettier. The one for $69.95 is encrusted with Swarovski crystals so that your #2 Phillips is sparkley! Throw in a pink hammer and I’ll whack you with it.
Swarovski Crystal Snow Belt: Skate Toolbelt:
while this ‘toolbelt’ looks cool, it is completely not practical, especially on the slopes. imagine having to tighten your snowboard bindings on top of the mountain while the cold gusting wind is taking your breath away. first you would have to unzip or lift up your jacket to get to the belt (brrrr), then undo the belt and pull it out of your pants (hoping they will not fall off). after the job is done, the belt would have to go back in (hard to do with frozen fingers and jacket on). another way may be trying to lay on your stomach with the belt on and pivoting yourself around the screwdriver… maybe be entertaining for everyone else on the slopes, but requires daily practice.
i think i will stick to the free tools attached to every map on top of each run.
This said, this belt will certainly look cool while i sip my hot chocolate in the lounge. And even cooler if i undo my belt every time i open a beer!
As you may have noticed, practicality has no place in this blog. But what an amusing visual you paint, svetik_sb!
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