To: Nancy Myers

From: Jeremy Gillespie

Date: October 20, 2022
Subject: APLED 121-Instruction Report

DAKINE TORQUE DRIVER

The Dakine Torque Driver is an all-purpose, lightweight, compact snowboarding tool you can
take anywhere on the mountain with you. Snowboarding tools come in many designs, sizes and
weights, but the Dakine Torque Driver is perfect for your everyday shredding needs.

Directional Locking Switch

Plastic Handle with Bit Storage

Ratchet Driver Attachment

Assorted Bits/Wrench

Photo: Dakine Torque Driver

• Directional Locking Switch – Easy to use with the thumb maximizing full torque
potential.
• Ratchet Driver Attachment – Use multiple bits with ease.
• Assorted Bits/Wrench – 6 Piece ratchet driver set, #2 & #3 phillips, #2 & #3
pozidrive, 3/32 hex, 1/4 flat head, 39 {100cm} tape measure (not shown)
• Plastic Handle with Bit Storage – Lightweight and durable plastic fitted to the
shape of a hand allowing for easy torque.
 HOW TO USE THE DAKINE TORQUE DRIVER

The Dakine Torque Driver is an all-purpose and compact snowboarding tool you can use to
adjust your bindings while on the mountain. It comes with a dual size wrench, tape measure and
6-piece ratchet driver set that is easily interchangeable for your specific binding needs.

Tools and materials needed:

• Dakine Torque Driver

• Snowboard and Bindings

Patience is optional, however GOOD VIBES ARE REQUIED!

1. Remove torque driver from your favorite storage. Recommend keeping it in your jacket
pocket or snowboard bag.
2. Determine if the torque driver is the correct fit for the job. Will the tool be used to adjust
the placement of the bindings or to tighten a loose screw on the straps?
3. Consider if the bindings are in the correct place, if not, do the following: (If in the correct
place, move to step 4)
A. Remove binding cover (bindings vary in type – some slip off and others require a
screw to be removed.

B. Remove the bits and tape measure from the storage area located on the plastic
handle. Turn right to loosen and left to tight the cap.

Directional Locking Switch

C. Determine which of the 6 Piece ratchet driver set, #2 & #3 phillips, #2 & #3
pozidrive, 3/32 hex, 1/4 flat head you will need.
D. Attach the selected bit to the torque driver by placing the bit into the ratchet driver
attachment.

Ratchet Driver Attachment

E. Move the directional locking switch to the up position to loosen.

F. Remove the screws from the binding plate. Left to loosen.

G. Remove the binding and binding plate from the snowboard.

H. Repeat the above steps if adjusting both bindings.

I. Determine the width of the front and back bindings to include the angle of your
foot in relation to the binding. Use the 100cm tape to measure your normal
standing distance between your feet to pick the placement of the bindings on the
snowboard.

J. Return the binding plate to the binding based on the most comfortable angle.
Recommend 12 degrees both front and rear. Adjust from there.

K. Ensure your bindings are aligned with the predrilled binding holes on the binding
plate and snowboard.
 L. Move the directional locking switch to the down position to tighten the screws.

Do not over tighten the screws. Over tightening the

screws can strip the screws and or cause stress fractures to the snowboard.

4. Inspect the straps on the front and back bindings. Hand tighten screws. Remember, do
not over tighten.

5. Once all screws are tightened, place the bits and tape measure back into the plastic
handle. Place cap on plastic handle to store bits.

6. Place your Dakine Torque Driver back into its storage place.

7. Thank Dakine for this tool as it will make your snowboard experience on the mountain
more enjoyable