Pass on the Jay X-Wing
by Kiefer
in North Carolina
(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 3/14/2021
One Ball Jay X-Wing T-86 Snowboard Tool
My review is focused on using the X-Wing while in full gear on the mountain.
It’s about a 1.2 cm thick, 7.5 cm in length when folded, and 12.5 cm long at extension without the bit.
It Comes with (at least mine did) two #3 and one #1 Phillips head and one #6 flat head bits that are stored in pairs in each handle. I feel it should've came with anther flat head or another intermediate size P.H. bit.
Nothing is magnetized, so when you open a handle to grab a bit, the other will fall out. This is especially annoying when you are on the slopes and need to tweak your gear, if you’re not careful the bit will in fall in the snow and can be a pain to find. Gloves don’t make it any easier and personally, I’d rather not have to pull off my gloves if I don’t have to.
Not to mention, in order to use the T-handle, you’ll have to pull out all the bits and either hold on to them or put them in your pocket, which I find annoying to find when I’m in full gear on the mountain. The arms open about 55 deg, and are about 2.5cm long.
The ratchet is okay, feels like an off-brand parts store ratchet and tends to jump out of gear in while in use. But it gets the job done. Also, it doesn’t “lock” at extension, so it tends to fold in use.
I wouldn’t buy it again for myself or a friend. I’m looking to buy a different tool.
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Cool little tool!
by Thrillhouse
in Ontario, CA
(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 2/9/2021
One Ball Jay X-Wing T-86 Snowboard Tool
This tool was a great pickup! I haven’t used it on the hill yet, but I used it to install my new bindings to my board. The ratchet feels very sturdy and the X-Wing style handles helps to give you the torque you need to tighten screws. Just be careful with the tool bits; they’re stored in the handles and can fall out when you lift the handles. I usually take out the bits and hold them in my other hand or put them in my pocket. Other than that, great little tool.
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