Boomerang Tool company introduces new tools, and
they still come back to you
|
Date: |
7/19/10 |
|
Location: |
Las Vegas,
NV |
|
Admission: |
Buyers &
Press only |
|
Manufacturer: |
Boomerang
Tools |
|
Reviewer: |
Team
TackleTour |
Introduction: We first learned about the Boomerang pliers at ICAST 2009
in Orlando. Fast forward a year later and the company has refined their
offerings and introduced higher end models and had some new prototypes of soon
to come new tools.
Do you remember the
Boomerang tool from ICAST in Orlando? The pliers have now been refined greatly
Retractable Multi-Use Pliers: The main feature
behind the Boomerang Pliers is that there is an integrated retractable lanyard
that allows the tool to come back to you when not extended. The original version
was constructed out of aircraft grade cast aluminum but the jaws were not
replaceable.
The new machined aluminum version
has replacable steel jaws
This season the company introduced new stainless
steel versions for heavy duty applications as well as a machined aluminum
version with replaceable jaw ends. This allows anglers to configure the pliers
for different applications, for example using the split ring jaws for saltwater
fishing. The original tool was red and grey and it seems the company has now
locked down a new color scheme of blue and red.
A look at a different jaw option
and the underside of the pliers
The new pliers look more refined and the anodized
aluminum parts looks very high quality. All of the pliers now feature slip
resistant handles as well. To give you a better idea of cost the standard cast
aluminum pliers retail for $39.95 and the new machined aluminum version with
replaceable steel jaw ends costs $69.95.
The line snip prototype has a
built in retractor...
Line Snip: The team at Boomerang also
showed us a prototype of a new line snip, the final version will feature the
same blue and red colors of their pliers. The line snip features small jaws in
front of the snips and as you expect there is a built in retractor. By attaching
it to a small carabiner it can be attached to the button on any shirt or belt
loop.
...as well as an integrated LED
light
This is a great tool for anglers that fish in low
light conditions as there is a LED light built into the front of the tool that
can be easily activated while cutting. The jaws on the tool are stainless steel
and are capable of slicing through braid.
The Lockblade knife in close
position
Lockblade Knife: Also new for
Boomerang is a upcoming Lockblade knife. It is able to be opened with one hand
very easily and locks into place once open. The 440C blade has both a fine and
serrated edge and can cut everything from line to rope.
The 440C blade has both a fine and
serrated blade and no point for safety
The knife is not pointed at the end for safety and
does have an integrated retractor but unlike the other Boomerang tools the
Lockblade Knife's retractor is under less tension so it wont come flying back at
you.
Kelly Malvini shows us the new
Boomerang tools
Conclusion: In the last year Boomerang has
vastly expanded their lineup of offerings as well as refined their original
pliers. The prototypes we checked out at the show all have two things in common,
they have built in retractors and are well thought out for their particular
angling applications. Though not discussed in this coverage the company also
offers other tools with built in retractors including wire strippers, a golf
divot repair tool and even a photo brush tool. What else can Boomerang add to
their portfolio of retractable tools? We are sure to see plenty more over the
course of the next year.
