Double Tubing Tool 5/16

[western mainer]

Looking to buy a new tool to put on drop lines on. My home made one is done. With all the tools out there which is the best?
Thanks Brian

[Polaris1]

Loac they aren't cheap but the lightest I've seen. Makes a difference when walking thru the woods with them hanging around your neck. Also grip the tubing better even when wet.

[mainebackswoodssyrup]

Loacs are nice and like everything, best one is the most expensive one. Cdl makes a lightweight one now too I think. None of them are cheap though.

[western mainer]

Thanks for the input here.
Thanks Brian

[maple flats]

I also vote for LOAC. I have 2, bought the second one after using the first just 1 day. Far better and lighter than the competition. Mine can be adjusted quickly to use for 5/16 or 3/16. I've heard the newer one might not fit both sizes, but I have not seen the newer ones.

[western mainer]

So how are they for tired hands? They work easy looks like short handles.
Brian

[VTnewguy]

The LOAC are more than adequate with the short handles. Well worth every penny.

[maple flats]

I'm 74 and don't have the strength I had just a few years ago. I find the LOAC easy to use. Ease of use was one of the reasons I got a LOAC, I was starting to have a hard time using my original 2 hand tool. Just a guess but the LOAC seems to only require half the strength to use that my old tool did. I then sold the 2 original 2 hand tools and bought a second LOAC. My BIL and I each use one, each of us working solo most of the time.

[western mainer]

Thanks for the info. I'll be getting one soon.
Brian