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"Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:12 am
by MickyFinn
I've already been through some crappy, W-mart brand zingers that came apart after a short working-life. Any recommendations for more durable brands? :?:

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:53 am
by Rusty Spinner
MickyFinn wrote:
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:12 am
I've already been through some crappy, W-mart brand zingers that came apart after a short working-life. Any recommendations for more durable brands? :?:
There is no such thing, so keep diligent by checking them for wear often. Replace as needed. I have lost gear due to failed zingers too many times over the years. Now I basically change them out each season.

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:07 am
by BiggerThomas
MickyFinn wrote:
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:12 am
I've already been through some crappy, W-mart brand zingers that came apart after a short working-life. Any recommendations for more durable brands? :?:
I run the zinger's tools first through the plastic clips of a vest or chest pack. That way, if the zinger breaks, the plastic clip catches the tool before it falls into the water. So far, so good.

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:17 am
by Jaybird
You get what you pay for sometimes .

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:46 am
by lightenup
Buy cheap nippers and forceps. Zingers aren't reliable.

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:08 pm
by cappy
Gear Keep zingers are excellent and they last.

Re: "Zingers"

Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:39 am
by MickyFinn
Yeah, I've had Gear Keepers zinger on my wading stick for a couple of years now. Just ordered a smaller version of same for the clipper and knot-tool--maybe forceps. Tired of my little bungee tethers! :ugeek: